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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8461 - AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL LANAO DEL NORTE CAMPUS,
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR |
Section 1. There is hereby established a science high school
in the Province of Lanao del Norte, to be known as the Philippine
Science High School Lanao del Norte Campus, hereinafter referred to as
PSHSLNC, which shall be under the supervision of the Department of
Science and Technology.
Sec. 2. The purpose of the said high school shall be to offer, on a scholarship basis, a free secondary course with special emphasis on the sciences and mathematics to prepare its students for science and technology careers. Sec. 3. The head of this school shall be known as the Director of the Philippine Science High School Lanao del Norte Campus (PSHSLNC). He or she shall be appointed by the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Science High School, subject to the approval of the Board. The salary of the Director shall be subject to the Revised Compensation and Position Classification System and shall be comparable to that being received by the Director of similar educational institution of like enrollment and standing. He shall not be removed from office except for cause. His functions, powers, and duties, in addition to those specifically provided for in this Act, shall be those usually pertaining to the office of the principal of a public high school. Sec. 4. The PSHS Board of Trustees shall have,
with respect to the PSHSLNC, the following powers and duties: Sec. 5. There shall be a PSHSLNC Board,
hereinafter referred to as the PSHSLNC Board, composed of the PSHSLNC
Director as chairman; the regional director, Department of Science and
Technology; the regional director, Department of Education, Culture and
Sports; the president of the Parents-Teachers Association of the PSHS
Regional School; the president of the Alumni Association; and two (2)
representatives from the private sector to be appointed by the chairman
of the PSHS Board of Trustees, as members. Sec. 6. The functions of the PSHSLNC Board shall
be: Sec. 7. On or before the fifteenth (15th) day of July each year, the Board of Trustees shall submit to the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, and to both Houses of Congress, an annual report setting forth the progress, condition and needs of the high school. Sec. 8. There shall be an Executive Council
consisting of the Director, the heads of departments, and such other
ranking faculty members or officials of the high school as may be
determined by the Director. Sec. 9. There shall be a registrar of the Philippine Science High School Lanao del Norte Campus, who shall also act as secretary of the PSHSLNC Board, to be appointed by the Director with the approval of the PSHS Board of Trustees. He shall keep such records as may be prescribed by the PSHSLNC Board. Section 10. There shall also be a treasurer of the Philippine Science High School Lanao del Norte Campus, who shall be appointed by the Director with the approval of the PSHS Board of Trustees. All accounts and expenses shall be audited by the Commission on Audit or its duly authorized representative. Section 11. All legacies, gifts and donations for the benefit of the high school or for its support and maintenance, or for aid to any of its students shall be tax exempt and shall be an allowable deduction from the gross income of the donors. The high school shall be exempt from the payment of all kinds of taxes, fees, assessments, and other charges of the national government, its branches, subdivisions and agencies. Section 12. The heads of bureaus or offices of the
national government are hereby authorized to loan or transfer, upon
request of the Director of the high school, such apparatus, supplies
and other properties as may be needed by the high school, and to detail
employees for duty therein when, in the judgment of the head of the
bureau or office, they can be spared without serious detriment to the
public service. Section 13. The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and thereafter. Section 14. This Act shall take effect upon its
approval. Approved: January 19, 1998 |
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