Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 31

BILL NO.53

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT Republic of the Philippines

BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY (FOURTH REGULAR SESSION)

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMY ACT NO.31

Begun and held in Cotabato City,on Friday,the 29th day of March2019

CREATING THE BANGSAMORO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BOARD,DEFINING ANACT

ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS,PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority in Parliament assembled

Development Board Act of 2022 Section 1. Short Title.- This Act shall be known as the The Bangsamoro Sustainable

policies: Section 2. Declaration of Policies. -- The Bangsamoro Government declares the following

a. To protect and advance the rights of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in

accordance with the rhythm and harmony of nature; To protect and improve the quality of life of its inhabitants through careful planning of It shall likewise provide equitable opportunities for the development of constituent local future generations It shall promote the effective use of economic resources and endeavor to attain food security,economic development,and social justice government units and shall strengthen governance systems to ensure people's It shall ensure every inhabitant within its territorial jurisdiction the provision of basic the development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, taking into consideration the participation; ecological balance and the natural resources that are available for the use of current and

necessities and equal opportunities in life. Social justice shall be promoted in all aspects

It recognizes the important role and contribution of women and youth in nation- building and regional development, ensuring their representation in the Bangsamoro of life and phases of development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region;

Government's other decision-making and policy determining bodies; and It recognizes and promotes the rights of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples within the framework of the Constitution and national laws.

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Section 3. Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Framework. - The Board shall

compass and the balancing power of other the principles, found below, which shall likewise guide the completely devoid of all the evils of graft and corruption, and explicitly driven by the moral formulation of the Framework: formulate and adopt a Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Framework, which shall be guided by the principle of Moral Governance. Moral Governance is the set of rules, practices,and processes principles of utmost dedication, devotion, honesty, justice, and integrity.It shall serve as the

1Environmental Vicegerency.- The physical and biological cycles that maintain the productivity of natural ecosystems must always be kept intact. For this purpose,Khalifashall be

earth. employed to highlight the vicegerency, trustee, steward of Allah (Subhanallahu Wa Ta'alah) on

processes, should be fully committed to support sustainable development activities by fostering equity in access to resources and the benefits derived from them; provision of the basic necessities 2Social Justice and Well-Being. --- The people themselves, through participatory

and equal opportunities in life including basic services; housing and human settlements; labor rights: rights, protection, and participation of women in the Bangsamoro Government; rights of the youth rights of children and settler communities.

heritage of various ethno-linguistic groups in the Bangsamoro are respected, as this will form part of the Bangsamoro identity. (3) Respect to Culture, Belief and Heritage. -- This ensures that different cultures, beliefs and

and social justice and well-being. the Bangsamoro economy through increasing goods and services with high respect to culture, beliefs, (4 Economic Progress with Equity.- This refers to the gradual improvement or growth of

Section 4. Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Board. - There is hereby created and established the Bangsamoro Sustainable Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board composed of representatives from the National Government and the Bangsamoro Government, which shall ensure the integration and harmonization of economic, social, and environmental considerations as vital dimensions of sustainable development policy and practice in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

Section 5. Composition. --- The Board shall be chaired by the Senior Minister and co-chaired by the appropriate official from the National Government, with its members being the following:

a Minister of Environment. Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE): b Minister of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) C Minister of Finance, and Budget and Management (MFBM):

Chair of the BTA Parliament Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and The representative of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) shall be elected from Director-General of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) Energy;

among the nominees submitted by recognized NGOs, in a forum to be organized by the Bangsamoro Government:Provided, further, That the elected representative of the NGOs shall be a member, not in their personal capacity, but as head of the organization they represent given that they possess the required qualifications; and Provided, finally.

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That the Board shall include the criteria, the process for elections, and other details on the representation shall be included in the Board's internal rules and procedures.

Chair: Provided, That the number of National Government representatives shall not be more than six 6 The National Government shall nominate its representatives to the Board, including the Co-

functions: Section 6. Powers and Functions. - The Board shall have the following powers and

a. Develop a comprehensive framework for sustainable development that will ensure proper

conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, guided by the principles provided in Section 3 hereof; D Formulate policies and plans for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural

C. resources in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region; Provide measures for environmental justice and governance, as well as for the reduction

Promote the effective and responsible use of economic resources and endeavor to attain of the vulnerability of women and marginalized groups to climate change and variability;

Call upon any representatives from the National Government agencies operating within economic development that facilitates growth and full employment, human development. gender equality, and social justice: the jurisdiction of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, or any representative of the Local Government Units or the private sector for opinions or advice on relevant issues

Monitor and review the implementation of the policies and plans adopted by the Board and concerns affecting sustainable development policies, programs and projects; and

g.Perform such other functions as may be directed by competent authority. and

organize their respective Secretariats that shall provide administrative and technical support to the Board. The Bangsamoro Government's Secretariat shall be the MENRE Section 7. Secretariats. -- The National Government and the Bangsamoro Government shall

The Board shall define the functions of the Secretariats.

Section 8. Internal Rules and Procedures. -- The Board shall adopt its own Internal Rules and Procedures.

Section 9. Board Meeting. -- The Board shall meet at least once every quarter at such time. place, and date as may be determined and fixed by it: Provided, That, there shall be, in all its meetings, prior notices served to all the members thereof.

A simple majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum to do business. The Board shall adopt its own internal rules and procedures in the conduct of its business. Every member of the Board shall be entitled to travel expenses and honoraria for every meeting attended in an amount to be fixed by the Board.

charged against the Contingent Fund of the 2022 General Appropriations Act of the Bangsamoro, Section 10.Appropriations. -- The initial funding for the operations of the Board shall be

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while the funding for succeeding years operations shall be included in the regular budget of the

collected from the exploration, development, and utilization of any natural resources within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region shall be allocated for the operation of the Board; Provided, further MENRE: Provided, That an amount equivalent to not less than one percent (1.0%) of the revenues

grant under Section 21, Article XII of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL); and Provided, finally, That the said amount allocated shall not be included in the amount to be deducted from the block That the National Government shall bear the expenses for the operations of its Secretariat and its representation in the Board.

Section 11. Mandatory Review. - The Bangsamoro Government, through the Board, shall undertake a mandatory review of the implementation of this Act, five (5) years after its implementation, and every five (5) years thereafter. The Bangsamoro Parliament shall be part of the process.

unconstitutional, or contrary to the provisions of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in force and effect. Section 12. Separability. -- If, for any cause any part of this Act is declared void.

inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed, modified, superseded, or amended accordingly. Section 13. Repealing Clause. - All laws, orders, rules, and regulations which are

complete publication in a newspaper of general or regional circulation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Section 14. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its

YPA GALIAN M.BALINOONG

Speaker

2022. This Act was passed by the Bangsamoro Parliament on Dhu Al-Qa'dah 24, 1443/June 23,

PROF. Secketary Generay D BY B ANGKAL

APPROVED:

AHODBALAWAG EBRAHIM

Date: Chief Minister

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