AN ACT STREAMLINING THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PARTIDO DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Republic Act No. 8989

Amendments to the Partido Development Administration Act
- Amends Sections 7, 8, and 10 of Republic Act No. 7820
- Deletes Section 15 of Republic Act No. 7820

Board of Directors (Section 7)
- Composition:
    - 22 members total
    - 10 mayors of member-municipalities (ex officio)
    - 1 private sector representative from each member-municipality (2-year term)
    - Member of House of Representatives for 3rd district of Camarines Sur (ex officio)
    - Administrator (ex officio)
- Quorum and Voting:
    - Chairman elected by Board for 2-year term
    - Each member has 1 vote
    - Majority constitutes quorum
    - Decisions by consensus if possible, otherwise by majority vote
- Powers and Functions:
    - Formulate policies, develop programs, promulgate rules and regulations (Section 7(c)(1))
    - Approve annual budget based on income and paid-up capital (Section 7(c)(2))
    - Fix compensations, emoluments and allowances (Section 7(c)(3))
    - Approve appointment of department and division heads (Section 7(c)(4))
    - Perform other necessary functions (Section 7(c)(5))

Chairman of the Board (Section 8)
- Call and preside over Board meetings (Section 8(a))
- Present for Board approval:
    - Annual budget (Section 8(b)(1))
    - Rules and regulations (Section 8(b)(2))
    - Other necessary matters (Section 8(b)(3))
    - Annual report on activities and finances (Section 8(b)(4))
- Perform other functions directed by Board (Section 8(c))

Administrator (Section 10)
- Chief executive officer appointed by Board
- Vice chairman of Board
- Powers, Duties and Responsibilities:
    - Submit policies and measures to Board (Section 10(a))
    - Prepare budget for Board approval (Section 10(b))
    - Execute and administer approved policies and measures (Section 10(c))
    - Direct and supervise operations and internal administration (Section 10(d))
    - Appoint and discipline employees except department/division heads (Section 10(e))
    - Represent Administration in dealings with government and others (Section 10(f))
    - Determine compensation rates with Board approval (Section 10(g))
    - Exercise other powers granted by Board (Section 10(h))
- Qualifications:
    - Master's degree in management or equivalent (Section 10(1))
    - 3 years management experience with at least 50 subordinates (Section 10(2))
    - 3 years experience in development planning (Section 10(3))
    - No criminal conviction (Section 10(4))

Other Provisions
- Section 15 of Republic Act No. 7820 deleted (Section 4)
- Separability clause (Section 5)
- Repealing clause for inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, etc. (Section 6)
- Effectivity upon publication in Official Gazette or newspapers (Section 7)