Governance Structure: Board of Trustees
- Composed of 15 members including ex officio government officials, private medical practitioners, civic organization representatives, and hospital leadership.
- Members from private and social sectors serve 3-year terms.
- Board members serve without compensation but may receive per diem for attended meetings.
- Governor of La Union serves as Board Chairman; Vice Governor as Vice Chairman.
- Majority of 8 members constitute quorum; majority decision binding unless higher vote required by law/by-laws.
Chief of Hospital: Role and Appointment
- Serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LUMC.
- Appointed by the Provincial Governor with Board consent for a 4-year term.
- Powers include recommending personnel appointments, removals, salary structures, and exercising duties as defined in by-laws.
- Receives regular salary and benefits.
Property Ownership of LUMC
- Ownership of real, personal, and mixed properties, including those acquired through government or private donations, for fulfilling its objectives.
Core Purposes and Objectives
- Operate a general hospital in Agoo, La Union primarily for provincial benefit.
- Deliver quality and affordable medical and surgical care.
- Promote family medicine focusing on preventive and curative healthcare.
- Develop multi-specialty center for specialized diagnostics and therapies.
- Facilitate training for healthcare providers.
- Promote local health research.
- Extend medical services, prioritizing poor and underserved populations without discrimination.
Powers Granted to LUMC
- Acquire, own, sell, or encumber property.
- Enter contracts with public and private entities.
- Manage funds and investments.
- Invite and send health experts for training and conferences.
- Enter agreements with domestic and foreign medical institutions.
- Adopt by-laws, rules, and regulations for governance.
- Perform any acts necessary to accomplish objectives.
Program for Indigent Patients
- Mandatory establishment of an indigent patient program.
- At least 20% of hospital beds reserved for indigent patients.
Security of Tenure
- Civil service protections apply to all LUMC officers/employees except Board members and Chief of Hospital.
Financial Support and Appropriations
- Funding for start-up and maintenance provided by the provincial government.
Government Assistance
- Authorization to request technical assistance from national government agencies and local government units.
Financial Auditing
- LUMC’s accounts subject to periodic audit by the Provincial Auditor.
Annual Reporting
- LUMC must submit an annual report on activities and recommendations to the provincial government.
Dissolution and Property Disposition
- Upon dissolution, remaining properties revert to the Provincial Government of La Union for lawful disposition.
Repealing Clause
- Conflicts with existing laws, ordinances, or orders are repealed or amended to conform with this Act.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval on March 2, 2004.