Title
Republic Act No. 11150
Date
Dec 13, 2018
Republic Act No. 11150 establishes the South Cotabato State College in Surallah, integrating the Surallah National Agricultural School, to provide advanced education and research in agriculture and related fields while promoting local development and access to quality education.
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Law Summary

1. Establishment

  • Legal Principle: Creation of the South Cotabato State College in Surallah, South Cotabato, integrating with Surallah National Agricultural School (SUNAS).
  • Key Definitions:
    • "College": Refers to South Cotabato State College.
    • "SUNAS": Surallah National Agricultural School.
  • Requirements: The main campus is to be located in Surallah.

2. General Mandate

  • Legal Principle: The College is tasked with providing advanced education and research in agriculture and related fields.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Provide instructional and research leadership.
    • Implement extension programs in agricultural and technological development for South Cotabato and Region XII.

3. Curricular Offerings

  • Legal Principle: The College shall offer various undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Courses in agriculture, environmental management, engineering, education, arts, and sciences.
    • Continuation of existing TESDA programs.

4. Administration

  • Legal Principle: The College is granted corporate powers.
  • Key Definitions:
    • "Board of Trustees": The governing body of the College.
  • Requirements: The Board of Trustees and the College President hold exclusive administration powers.

5. The Governing Board

  • Legal Principle: Establishment of the Board of Trustees to govern the College.
  • Key Definitions:
    • "Board": Refers to the Board of Trustees.
  • Requirements:
    • Composition includes CHED Chairperson, College President, and various representatives and citizens.
    • Two prominent citizens appointed for a two-year term.

6. Promulgation and Implementation of Policies

  • Legal Principle: The Board must create policies aligned with national education policies.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1994.

7. Powers and Duties of the Board of Trustees

  • Legal Principle: The Board is empowered to govern, appoint officials, and manage finances.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Approve curricula, appoint faculty, set tuition fees.
    • Adopt a socialized tuition scheme.
    • Retain generated income for College use.

8. Meetings of the Board

  • Legal Principle: Regulation of Board meetings.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Regular meetings at least quarterly.
    • Special meetings called with prior notice.

9. The College President

  • Legal Principle: Provisions for the appointment and role of the President.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Tenure of four years with eligibility for reappointment.
    • Incumbent SUNAS administrator to act as Officer-in-Charge until the first President is appointed.

10. The Administrative Council

  • Legal Principle: Formation of an Administrative Council to advise the Board.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Composed of key College officials to review policies.

11. The Academic Council

  • Legal Principle: Establishment of an Academic Council for academic governance.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements:
    • Composed of academic staff to recommend curricula and discipline policies.

12. The Secretary of the College

  • Legal Principle: Appointment of a Secretary to maintain records.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Responsibilities include record-keeping and notice distribution.

13. The Treasurer of the College

  • Legal Principle: The Treasurer of the Philippines serves as the College's treasurer.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

14. The Faculty

  • Legal Principle: Non-discrimination in faculty appointments.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Appointments based on qualifications without bias towards religion, gender, or ethnicity.

15. Scholarship Program/Admission

  • Legal Principle: Provision of scholarships to underprivileged students.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Affirmative action programs in admissions.

16. Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy

  • Legal Principle: The College is granted academic freedom and autonomy under the Constitution.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

17. Authority to Loan or Transfer Apparatus/Equipment/Supplies and Detail of Personnel

  • Legal Principle: Government agencies can lend resources to the College.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

18. Assets, Liabilities and Personnel

  • Legal Principle: Transfer of SUNAS assets and personnel to the College.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Respecting tenure and rights of existing personnel.

19. Development Plan, Management Audit/Organizational/Administrative/Academic Structure

  • Legal Principle: Requirement for a five-year development plan.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Submit plan and undergo management audit within 120 days of the Act's approval.

20. Compliance with CHED Requirements

  • Legal Principle: College status contingent on CHED compliance.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Fulfill operational requirements for college classification within five years.

21. Annual Report

  • Legal Principle: Obligation to submit an annual report to the President and Congress.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Report on progress and needs due by February 15 annually.

22. Tax Exemption

  • Legal Principle: Tax benefits for certain transactions involving the College.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Exemption from customs duties on educational materials and donations.

23. Appropriations

  • Legal Principle: Funding provisions for the College.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Funding included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

24. Suppletory Application

  • Legal Principle: Integration of existing laws into the College's governing charter.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

25. Parity Clause

  • Legal Principle: Extension of existing powers and responsibilities to the College.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

26. Implementing Rules and Regulations

  • Legal Principle: Mandate for the Board to create implementation guidelines.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Guidelines to be formulated within 60 days of the Act's effectivity.

27. Separability Clause

  • Legal Principle: Continuation of unaffected provisions if any part is declared invalid.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

28. Repealing Clause

  • Legal Principle: Repeal of inconsistent existing laws.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.

29. Effectivity

  • Legal Principle: The Act takes effect upon publication.
  • Key Definitions: None specified.
  • Requirements: Effective 15 days post-publication in the Official Gazette or newspaper.

Key Takeaways

  • The South Cotabato State College is established, integrating the Surallah National Agricultural School.
  • The College will focus on agriculture and related fields with various curricular offerings.
  • Governance is through a Board of Trustees with significant powers and responsibilities.
  • Compliance with CHED and annual reporting is mandatory for sustaining college status.
  • The Act ensures funding, tax exemptions, and protections for existing staff and students.

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