EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 302 July 26, 1987
AMENDING P.D. 848, CONVERTING THE KALINGA SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT REGION INTO THE KALINGA SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 220, Series of 1987, creating the Cordillera Administrative Region, has been promulgated to accelerate the socio-economic development in the Cordilleras;
WHEREAS, certain municipalities in the province of Kalinga-Apayao need immediate government assistance in order to hasten the development of said areas; and
WHEREAS, in order to formulate and implement a relevant program of the government in Kalinga-Apayao, it is necessary to identify and group together municipalities and barangays in the said province having similar or related problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the sovereign will of the Filipino people and the Constitution, do hereby order:
Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared that the policy of the government to foster and accelerate socio-economic growth and development of the said area for purposes...
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Amending P.D. 848, Converting the Kalinga Special Development Region Into the Kalinga Special Development Authority and For Other Purposes
Executive Order No. 302
Summary of Executive Order No. 302
Declaration of Policy (Sec. 1): The government aims to foster and accelerate socio-economic growth and development in the specified area to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.
Creation and Composition of the Authority (Sec. 2):
- The following municipalities in Kalinga-Apayao province are constituted into the Kalinga Special Development Authority (KSDA): Tinglayan, Tanudan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Balbalan, Pinukpok, Tabuk, and Rizal.
- The KSDA is transferred to the Cordillera Administrative Region and under the supervision of the President of the Philippines.
Principal Office (Sec. 3): The principal office of the KSDA shall be decided by the KSDA Governing Council.
Purposes and Objectives (Sec. 4):
- To hasten the growth and development of the area.
- To enable the inhabitants to participate more actively in national development efforts.
- To coordinate with other government agencies and integrate various sectoral plans and activities into a long-term comprehensive development program for the area.
Duties and Functions of the Authority (Sec. 5):
- Formulate and implement necessary programs and projects to achieve the purposes and objectives.
- Engage assistance from other government agencies as required.
- Coordinate with government agencies implementing developmental programs in the area.
- Perform other duties assigned by the President.
Governing Council (Sec. 6):
- The functions and powers of the Authority are vested in and exercised by a Governing Council.
- The Council is composed of:
a. The incumbent mayors of the concerned municipalities as ex-officio members.
b. One tribal representative from each municipality.
c. The Administrator of the Authority as the Chairman.
- All members must be residents of the area they represent.
- The Council shall have 4 regular monthly meetings and special meetings as necessary.
- Members, except the Administrator, shall receive a per diem of ₱500 per meeting, up to ₱2,000 per month.
- Regular members are appointed by the President for a 4-year term, with tribal representatives preferably nominated by the CBA.
- A majority constitutes a quorum, and a simple majority of the quorum can pass a resolution.
- No member shall have a financial interest in KSDA-funded projects during their term.
Administrator (Sec. 7):
- The President shall appoint a Kalinga as the Administrator, upon nomination by the Governing Council.
- The Administrator is the Chief Executive Officer and shall serve full-time for a 4-year term, unless removed for cause.
- The Administrator shall receive an annual compensation of ₱96,000.
- The Administrator must be a resident of one of the covered municipalities for at least 4 years prior to appointment.
- The Administrator shall not practice any profession, participate in any business, or have a financial interest in any government contract during their tenure.
Powers of the Governing Council (Sec. 8):
- Promulgate policies and procedures for the administration of the Authority.
- Formulate, develop, adopt, and implement socio-economic programs.
- Review and evaluate project proposals submitted by the Administrator.
- Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the Authority.
- Evaluate, monitor, and supervise the progress of all Authority programs.
- Approve all contracts entered into by the Authority.
- Approve the organization, staffing pattern, and plans submitted by the Administrator.
Powers and Functions of the Administrator (Sec. 9):
- Execute the policies of the Governing Council.
- Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations and internal administration of the Authority.
- Prepare periodic reports of programs.
- Submit annual and supplemental budget estimates to the Governing Council.
- Recommend policies and programs to the Council.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Council.
Chief Legal Counsel (Sec. 10):
- The Authority shall have a Chief Legal Counsel appointed by the Administrator, with salary and privileges fixed by the Council.
- The Chief Legal Counsel shall:
a. Act as Secretary of the Council and custodian of records and seal.
b. Prepare the agenda for Council meetings.
c. Provide legal advice and opinions to the Authority.
d. Represent the Authority in legal cases.
e. Exercise other functions assigned by the Council.
- The Chief Legal Counsel shall have an assistant and staff as determined by the Council.
Staff Support (Sec. 11):
- The Authority shall have necessary personnel for its basic functions.
- Positions shall be subject to civil service rules and regulations, except for professional staff considered highly technical, policy-determining, and primarily confidential.
- All personnel shall be entitled to benefits and privileges accorded to government employees.
- The Governing Council shall be the final authority on appeals on personnel matters concerning professional and technical personnel.
Donations (Sec. 12):
- The Authority is authorized to receive grants, donations, or gifts from any source.
- Such grants, donations, or gifts shall be administered, obligated, and disbursed in accordance with the terms thereof, or as determined by the Governing Council.
- Said grants, donations, or gifts shall be tax-exempt.
Separability Clause (Sec. 13): If any portion of this Executive Order is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
Repealing Clause (Sec. 14): All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, or rules and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity (Sec. 15): This Executive Order shall take effect 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Declaration of Policy (Sec. 1): The government aims to foster and accelerate socio-economic growth and development in the specified area to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants.
Creation and Composition of the Authority (Sec. 2):
- The following municipalities in Kalinga-Apayao province are constituted into the Kalinga Special Development Authority (KSDA): Tinglayan, Tanudan, Lubuagan, Pasil, Balbalan, Pinukpok, Tabuk, and Rizal.
- The KSDA is transferred to the Cordillera Administrative Region and under the supervision of the President of the Philippines.
Principal Office (Sec. 3): The principal office of the KSDA shall be decided by the KSDA Governing Council.
Purposes and Objectives (Sec. 4):
- To hasten the growth and development of the area.
- To enable the inhabitants to participate more actively in national development efforts.
- To coordinate with other government agencies and integrate various sectoral plans and activities into a long-term comprehensive development program for the area.
Duties and Functions of the Authority (Sec. 5):
- Formulate and implement necessary programs and projects to achieve the purposes and objectives.
- Engage assistance from other government agencies as required.
- Coordinate with government agencies implementing developmental programs in the area.
- Perform other duties assigned by the President.
Governing Council (Sec. 6):
- The functions and powers of the Authority are vested in and exercised by a Governing Council.
- The Council is composed of:
a. The incumbent mayors of the concerned municipalities as ex-officio members.
b. One tribal representative from each municipality.
c. The Administrator of the Authority as the Chairman.
- All members must be residents of the area they represent.
- The Council shall have 4 regular monthly meetings and special meetings as necessary.
- Members, except the Administrator, shall receive a per diem of ₱500 per meeting, up to ₱2,000 per month.
- Regular members are appointed by the President for a 4-year term, with tribal representatives preferably nominated by the CBA.
- A majority constitutes a quorum, and a simple majority of the quorum can pass a resolution.
- No member shall have a financial interest in KSDA-funded projects during their term.
Administrator (Sec. 7):
- The President shall appoint a Kalinga as the Administrator, upon nomination by the Governing Council.
- The Administrator is the Chief Executive Officer and shall serve full-time for a 4-year term, unless removed for cause.
- The Administrator shall receive an annual compensation of ₱96,000.
- The Administrator must be a resident of one of the covered municipalities for at least 4 years prior to appointment.
- The Administrator shall not practice any profession, participate in any business, or have a financial interest in any government contract during their tenure.
Powers of the Governing Council (Sec. 8):
- Promulgate policies and procedures for the administration of the Authority.
- Formulate, develop, adopt, and implement socio-economic programs.
- Review and evaluate project proposals submitted by the Administrator.
- Approve the annual and supplemental budgets of the Authority.
- Evaluate, monitor, and supervise the progress of all Authority programs.
- Approve all contracts entered into by the Authority.
- Approve the organization, staffing pattern, and plans submitted by the Administrator.
Powers and Functions of the Administrator (Sec. 9):
- Execute the policies of the Governing Council.
- Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations and internal administration of the Authority.
- Prepare periodic reports of programs.
- Submit annual and supplemental budget estimates to the Governing Council.
- Recommend policies and programs to the Council.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Council.
Chief Legal Counsel (Sec. 10):
- The Authority shall have a Chief Legal Counsel appointed by the Administrator, with salary and privileges fixed by the Council.
- The Chief Legal Counsel shall:
a. Act as Secretary of the Council and custodian of records and seal.
b. Prepare the agenda for Council meetings.
c. Provide legal advice and opinions to the Authority.
d. Represent the Authority in legal cases.
e. Exercise other functions assigned by the Council.
- The Chief Legal Counsel shall have an assistant and staff as determined by the Council.
Staff Support (Sec. 11):
- The Authority shall have necessary personnel for its basic functions.
- Positions shall be subject to civil service rules and regulations, except for professional staff considered highly technical, policy-determining, and primarily confidential.
- All personnel shall be entitled to benefits and privileges accorded to government employees.
- The Governing Council shall be the final authority on appeals on personnel matters concerning professional and technical personnel.
Donations (Sec. 12):
- The Authority is authorized to receive grants, donations, or gifts from any source.
- Such grants, donations, or gifts shall be administered, obligated, and disbursed in accordance with the terms thereof, or as determined by the Governing Council.
- Said grants, donations, or gifts shall be tax-exempt.
Separability Clause (Sec. 13): If any portion of this Executive Order is declared unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
Repealing Clause (Sec. 14): All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, or rules and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity (Sec. 15): This Executive Order shall take effect 60 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.