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AN ACT CONVERTING THE J. H CERILLES
POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN MIGUEL, PROVINCE OF
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR INTO A STATE COLLEGE TO BE KNOWN AS THE J. H.
CERILLES STATE COLLEGE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES |
Section 1. The J. H. Cerilles Polytechnic College in the Municipality of San Miguel, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, is hereby converted into a State college to be known as the J. H Cerilles State College, hereinafter referred to as the College. Sec. 2. The College shall primarily provide higher professional, technical and special instructions for special purposes, promote research and extension services, advanced studies and progressive leadership, in agriculture, industry, arts and sciences and other fields as may be relevant. Sec. 3. The College shall offer undergraduate and
graduate courses in the fields of education, agriculture, fisheries,
forestry, engineering, industrial technologies, arts and sciences, and
other degree courses as the Board of Trustees may deem necessary to
carry out its objectives. It shall also offer opportunities in
short-term technical or vocational courses within its areas of
specialization to meet the needs of the province and the region. Sec. 4. The College shall have the general powers of a corporation as set forth in the Corporation Law. The administration of the College and the exercise of its powers shall be vested exclusively in the Board of Trustees and the president of the College insofar as authorized by the Board. Sec. 5. The governing body of the College shall be
the Board of Trustees, 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 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
College; Such fees and charges, including government subsidies and other income generated by the College, shall constitute special trust funds and shall be deposited in any authorized government depository bank, and all interests that shall accrue therefrom shall form part of the same funds for the use of the College. Any provision of existing laws, rules and regulations to the contrary notwithstanding, any income generated by the College from tuition fees and other charges, as well as from the operation of auxiliary services and land grants, shall be retained by the College, and may be disbursed by the Board for instruction, research, extension, or other programs/projects of the College: Provided, That all fiduciary fees shall be disbursed for the specific purposes for which they are collected. If, for reasons beyond its control, the College 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 College; (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 College 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 College, 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 College 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 College 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 College. Sec. 11. There shall be an academic council with the
President of the College 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 College 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 College. Sec. 14. No religious opinion or affiliation shall be a matter of inquiry in the appointment of faculty members of the College: 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 State college, the incumbent head of the J. H. Cerilles Polytechnic College, if qualified, shall serve as the first president of the College, subject to the provision of Sec. 9 of this Act. The remaining term of the incumbent head of the J. H. Cerilles Polytechnic College shall be counted as his first term as College president. Sec. 16. All assets, fixed and movable, personnel and
records of the J. H. Cerilles Polytechnic College except those
belonging to or to be used by the high school, as well as liabilities
or obligations, are hereby transferred to the College: Provided,
however, That the positions, rights and security of tenure of personnel
employed therein under existing laws prior to its conversion into a
State College 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 College, such apparatus, equipment or supplies as may be needed by the College, 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 College, 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 College shall file with both Houses of Congress a detailed report on the progress, condition and needs of the College. Sec. 19. The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be charged against the current year's appropriations of the J. H. Cerilles Polytechnic College. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the J. H. Cerilles State College 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 College 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 College. Sec. 22. All other powers, functions, privileges, responsibilities and limitations to state colleges and/or its officials under existing laws shall be deemed granted to or imposed upon the College 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
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