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AN ACT CONVERTING THE VISAYAS STATE
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE INTO A STATE UNIVERSITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE LEYTE
STATE UNIVERSITY, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES |
Section 1. The Visayas State College of Agriculture, located in the Municipality of Baybay, Province of Leyte, is hereby converted into a State university to be known as the Leyte State University, hereinafter referred to as the University. Sec. 2. The University shall primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in agriculture, science and technology, education, and other related fields, undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive leadership in these areas: Provided, That the University shall ensure that it retain its original mandate as a primarily agricultural institution. Sec. 3. The University shall offer undergraduate, graduate and short-term technical courses within its areas of specialization, especially agriculture, and according to its capabilities, as the Board of Regents may deem necessary to carry out its objectives: Provided, That in case of graduate courses, the University shall strengthen the masteral and doctorate programs in agricultural courses. Sec. 4. The University shall have the general powers of a corporation as set forth in the Corporation Law. The administration of the University and the exercise of its powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Regents. Sec. 5. The governing body of the University shall be
the Board of Regents, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall
be composed of the following: (a)
The Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Chairman; The term of office of the president of the faculty association, the president of the student council, and the president of the alumni association shall be coterminous with their respective terms of office. In the event that the University shall have more than one campus, the faculty associations, alumni associations, and student councils shall form their respective federations which, in turn, shall elect their representatives to the Board. The two (2) prominent citizens shall serve for a term of two (2) years. Sec. 6. The Board shall promulgate and implement policies in accordance with the declared State policies on education and other pertinent provisions of the Constitution on education, agriculture, science and technology, as well as the policies, standards and thrusts of the CHED under Republic Act No. 7722. Sec. 7. The Board shall have the following specific
powers and duties in addition to its general powers of administration
and the exercise of all the powers granted to the Board of Directors of
a corporation under Sec. 36 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 68, otherwise known
as the Corporation Code of the Philippines: (a)
To enact rules and regulations, not contrary to law, as may be
necessary to carry out the purposes and functions of the University; Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, any income generated by the University from tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the University, and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction research, extension, or other programs/projects of the University. Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected. If, for reasons beyond its control, the University shall not be able to pursue any project for which funds have been appropriated and allocated under its approved program of expenditures, the Board may authorize the use of said funds for any reasonable purpose which, in its discretion, may be necessary and urgent for the attainment of the objectives and goals of the University; (e)
To adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees
for greater access to poor but deserving students; Sec. 8. The Board shall regularly convene at least once every quarter. However, the chairman of the Board may, upon three (3) days prior written notice, call a special meeting whenever necessary. A quorum of the Board shall consist of majority of all members holding office at the time of the meeting: Provided, however, That the chairman of the CHED or the president of the University is among those present in the meeting. In the absence of the chairman of the CHED, a commissioner of the CHED, duly designated by him, shall represent him in the meeting with all the rights and responsibilities of a regular member: Provided, however, That the chairman of the CHED may authorize a CHED commissioner as the regular chair of the Board, in which case said commissioner shall act as the presiding officer: Provided, further, That in the absence of the said authority, the president of the University, as the vice chairman, shall be the presiding officer. The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance to meetings of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by resolution of the Board, subject to existing laws and regulations. Sec. 9. The University shall be headed by a president
who shall render full-time service. He shall be appointed by the Board
upon the recommendation of a duly constituted search committee. He
shall hold office for a term of four (4) years, extendible only for
another four (4) years. Sec. 10. There shall be an administrative council consisting of the president of the University as chairman, the vice president(s), deans, directors and other officials of equal rank as members, and whose duty is to review and recommend to the Board policies governing the administration, management and development planning of the University. Sec. 11. There shall be an academic council with the
President of the University as chairman and all members of the
Instructional staff, with the rank of not lower than assistant
professor, as members. Sec. 12. The Board shall appoint a secretary who shall serve as such for both the Board and the University and shall keep all records and proceedings of the Board. He shall communicate to each member of the Board notice of meetings. Sec. 13. The Treasurer of the Philippines shall be the ex officio treasurer of the University. Sec. 14. No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the University: Provided, however, That no member of the faculty shall teach for or against any particular church or religious sect. Sec. 15. In order to ensure the smooth transition to a University, the incumbent head of the Visayas State College of Agriculture, if qualified, shall serve as the first president of the University, subject to the provisions of Sec. 9 of this Act. The remaining term of the incumbent head of the Visayas State College of Agriculture shall be counted as his first term as University president. Sec. 16. All assets, fixed and movable, personnel and
records of the Visayas State College of Agriculture, as well as
liabilities or obligations, are hereby transferred to the University:
Provided, however, That the positions, rights and security of tenure of
personnel employed therein under existing laws prior to its conversion
into a University are not impaired: Provided, further, That the
incumbents of existing positions shall remain in the same status until
otherwise provided by the Board. Sec. 17. Heads of bureaus and offices of the national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon request of the president of the University, such apparatus, equipment or supplies as may be needed by the University, and to detail employees for duty therein when, in the judgment of the head of the bureau or office, such apparatus, equipment, supplies or services of such employees can be spared without detriment to the public service. Employees so detailed shall perform such duties as required of them by the president of the University, and the time so employed shall be counted as part of their official service. Sec. 18. On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the second month after the opening of the regular classes each year, the president of the University shall file with both Houses of Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition and needs of the University. Sec. 19. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the Visayas State College of Agriculture. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the Leyte State University shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Sec. 20. Within a period of one hundred twenty (120)
days after the approval of this Act, the University shall accomplish
the following: (a)
Submit a five (5) year development plan, including its corresponding
program budget, to the CHED for appropriate recommendation to the
DBM; Sec. 21. The provisions of Republic Act No. 8292, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Modernization Act of 1997" shall form an integral part of this Act and together shall serve as the governing charter of the University. Sec. 22. All other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities and limitations to state universities and/or its officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the University and/or its officials whenever appropriate. Sec. 23. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Sec. 24. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Note: Lapsed into law on August 11,
2001 without the signature of the President, |
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