Republic of The Philippines Commission On Appointments
Republic of The Philippines Commission On Appointments
Republic of The Philippines Commission On Appointments
COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS
CHAPTER I
STATEMENT OF POLICY
Cognizant of the fact that the power of appointment is vested in the President
of the Philippines, and that the President, in the exercise of that power, had
carefully considered the fitness and qualifications of nominees or appointees,
the Commission on Appointments shall accord the nomination or
appointment weight and respect, to the end that all doubts should be
resolved in favor of approval or confirmation. On the other hand, the
Commission, being part of our republican system of checks and balances,
shall act as a restraint against abuse of the appointing authority, to the end
that the power of disapproval should be exercised to protect and enhance the
public interest.
CHAPTER II
ORGANIZATION
Such other personnel, as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the
Commission, shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Commission.
a. Under the direction of the Chairman, to see to it that the orders and
resolutions of the Commission on Appointments are duly performed
and complied with;
c. To certify, under his signature and the seal of the Commission, the
resolutions and orders of the Commission;
g. To issue calls for the meeting of the Commission, as well as, those of
the standing committees under the direction of the Chairman
concerned; and,
CHAPTER III
MEETINGS OF THE COMMISSION
CHAPTER IV
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
The rule of secrecy over all matters taken up in Executive Sessions shall be
maintained by the members of the Commission, the Secretary, staff members,
and all other personnel of the Commission. This rule of secrecy as to the
whole or any part of the proceedings, or any matter taken up in closed
session, may be lifted only by a majority of the members, a quorum being
present, on motion duly made and seconded; Provided, that any member of
the Commission may make public his vote in executive session.
CHAPTER V
ACTION ON REFERRAL OF
NOMINATIONS OR APPOINTMENTS
The Commission, on petition of not less than ten (10) members may, however,
directly consider a nomination or appointment and, thereupon, vote on it
after the lapse of the ten (10) day period. It may also directly consider a
nomination or appointment and, thereupon, vote on it before the lapse of the
ten (10) day period, on petition of at least thirteen (13) members.
CHAPTER VI
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL
NOMINEES OR APPOINTEES
a. family background;
All nominees or appointees shall, likewise, submit the following papers and
documents:
b. Copies of Income Tax Returns for the four (4) immediately preceding
fiscal years;
c. Verified statements of assets and liabilities for the four (4) immediately
preceding fiscal years, including those of his spouse, if the nominee or
appointee is in the government service; or verified statements of net
worth for the four (4) immediately preceding fiscal years, if the
nominee or appointee comes from the private sector;
SECTION 26. AMENDMENTS. These Rules and any part thereof may be
amended upon the vote of majority of the members of the Commission:
Provided, that, any proposed amendment shall be put in writing and each
member furnished a copy thereof at least one (1) day before it is brought up
for consideration.
SECTION 28. EFFECTIVITY. These rules shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from the date of publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
ARTICLE I
STATEMENT OF POLICY
ARTICLE II
JURISDICTION
ARTICLE III
OFFICERS OF THE COMMITTEES
SECTION 2. VICE CHAIRMEN. Each Committee shall have one (1) Vice
Chairman except the Committee on National Defense, which shall have seven
(7) Vice-Chairmen; the Committee on Foreign Affairs, which shall have seven
(7) Vice Chairmen; the Committee on Public Works and Highways which
shall have two (2) Vice Chairmen; and the Committee on Rules and
Resolutions which shall have three (3) Vice Chairmen.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEES
SECTION 4. The Standing Committee concerned shall conduct at least one (1)
meeting before it can recommend to the Commission the
approval/disapproval of a nomination or appointment.
ARTICLE V
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VI
INVESTIGATION OF THE COMMITTEES
The rights of person appearing in, or affected by, such inquiries shall be
respected.
SECTION 9. CONTEMPT.
ARTICLE VII
COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENTS AND EFFECTIVITY
SECTION 28. EFFECTIVITY. These rules shall take effect fifteen (15) days
from the date of publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.