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These cannot be abolished by any statute since they are created by the
Constitution. Each of them are expressly described in the Constitution as
independent.
Other characteristics
1. Each of them are conferred special powers and functions which cannot be
withdrawn by statute.
2. The chairmen and members of the Board are removable only by impeachment and are
given the fairly long term of seven years. The terms of office of the chairmen and
the members are staggered to lessen the opportunity for the appointment of the
majority of the body by the same president.
4. The salaries of the chairmen and the members of the Board cannot be decreased
during continuance in office.
5. They are allowed to appoint their own officials and employees in accordance to
the Civil Service law.
NOTE: The chairmen and members of the commissions are subject to certain
disqualifications and inhibitions calculated to strengthen their loyalty.
SALARIES
For the chairmen, they receive P 204,000 for their annual salary; members of the
board on the other hand, receive P 180,000. They can be decreased, but cannot be
decreased during their continuance in office.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
1. They cannot hold any other office or employment, or engage in the practice of a
profession which, in any way may affect the functions of his office.
STAGGERING OF TERMS
Purposes:
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PURPOSE: To minimize the opportunity of the President to appoint during his own
term one member or more than one group of members in the constitutional
commissions and therefore bind them to a debt of gratitude and impair their
independence. It also intends to insure continuity of the body and its policies.
1. Original members of the commission shall begin their terms on a common date.
2. Any vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term shall be filled only
for the balance of such term.
OTHER PERQUISITES
--The Constitutional Commissions, like the Supreme Court are allowed to appoint
their own officials and employees in accordance to civil service laws. They also
enjoy fiscal autonomy.
PROCEEDINGS
1. Each commission shall decide by a majority vote of all its member any case
brought before them, within sixty (60) days from the date of its submission for
decision or resolution.
2. A case is deemed submitted for decision or upon the filing of the last pleading
or brief required by the rules of the Commission, or by the Commission itself.
--People are reassured of a speedy disposition of their cases not only in the
courts of justice but also in administrative bodies like the Constitutional
Commissions.