Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended
Presidential Decree No. 423, issued on March 27, 1974, amends Section 14 of Republic Act No. 85 concerning the Development Bank of the Philippines. It establishes the position of Vice-Chairman on the Board of Governors, tasked with presiding over meetings in the absence of the Chairman. The decree outlines the composition of the Board, stating it consists of a Chairman and eight members appointed by the President, with specific eligibility requirements related to moral character and competence. The terms and compensation of the Board members are also addressed, with the decree taking immediate effect.
Quick Answers
- What is Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended about?
- Presidential Decree No. 423, issued on March 27, 1974, amends Section 14 of Republic Act No. 85 concerning the Development Bank of the Philippines. It establishes the position of Vice-Chairman on the Board of Governors, tasked with presiding over meetings in the absence of the Chairman. The decree outlines the composition of the Board, stating it consists of a Chairman and eight members appointed by the President, with specific eligibility requirements related to moral character and competence. The terms and compensation of the Board members are also addressed, with the decree taking immediate effect.
- What type of law is Presidential Decree No. 423?
- Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended (Presidential Decree No. 423) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended enacted?
- Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended (Presidential Decree No. 423) was enacted on Mar 27, 1974.
- What is the citation for Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended?
- Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended, Presidential Decree No. 423, Mar 27, 1974 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Presidential Decree No. 423
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Presidential Decrees
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 27, 1974
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 423
AMENDING SECTION FOURTEEN OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED EIGHTY-FIVE, AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN
WHEREAS, in pursuance of the policy to promote efficiency in the public service, there is a need to provide for a position of Vice-Chairman in the Board of Governors of the Development Bank of the Philippines to preside the meetings of the Board in the absence or temporary incapacity of the Chairman of the Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested upon me by the Constitution do hereby order and decree:
SECTION 1. Section fourteen of Republic Act Numbered Eighty-five, as amended by Republic Act Numbered Three thousand five hundred seventeen, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"SEC. 14. Board of Governors. — The affairs and business of the corporation shall be directed, its powers exercised, and its property managed and preserved by a Board of Governors consisting of the chairman and eight other members to be appointed by the President of the Philippines. The Chairman and four members of the Board to be designated by the President shall render full time service to the Corporation. The term of office of the Chairman and other members of the Board shall be seven years, except that of the first members which shall be one, two, three, four, five, six and seven year and which shall be specified in their respective appointments. The compensation of the Chairman and other members of the Board of Governors shall be fixed by the President of the Philippines, who may remove any of them for cause.
The President may designate as Vice-Chairman one of the eight members of the Board who shall preside the meetings of the Board in the absence or temporary incapacity of the Chairman.
No person shall be appointed Chairman or member of the Board of Governors unless he be of good moral character and unquestionable integrity and be of recognize competence in economic, agriculture, industry, finance and/or banking."
SECTION 2. This Decree shall take effect immediately. cd i
DONE in the City of Manila, this 27th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Four.
Cite This Law
Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended, Presidential Decree No. 423, Mar 27, 1974 (Philippines)
Amending Section 14 of R.A. No. 85 As Amended, Presidential Decree No. 423 (Phil. 1974)
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