BA-ACT NO. 11 (An Act Defining the Power of Appointment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.)

BILL NO.46

Republic of the Philippines BANGSAMORO PARLIAMENT Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao BARMM Compound,Cotabato City

BANGSAMORO TRANSITION AUTHORITY (SECOND REGULAR SESSION)

BANGSAMORO AUTONOMY ACT NO.11

Begun and held in Cotabato City, on Friday, the 29th day of March, 2019.

AN ACT DEFINING THE POWER OF APPOINTMENT IN THE BANGSAMORO AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority Parliament in session assembled:

Appointment in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. SECTION 1. Title.- This act shall be known as An Act Defining the Power of

organization by way of the selection and appointment of officials and personnel of the various SEC. 2. Purpose. - The purpose of this Act is to ensure an effective and efficient

Region in Muslim Mindanao based on merits, and with due consideration to gender and ethnic ministries, offices, bureaus, boards, commissions, and agencies, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous balance.

SEC. 3. Definition of Terms. - (l) "Power of Appointment -- refers to the authority exercised by the official concerned as authorized by pertinent provisions of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11054, regional laws, Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, and other pertinent laws.

(2) Heads of Office - refer to heads of Ministries, Offices, Commissions, Boards, and

power to appoint, as may be provided for by law. For purposes of this act in so far as the power to appoint is concerned, heads of offices attached to the different ministries in the BARMM shall not exercise the power to appoint as mentioned in this act unless the law creating such office provides otherwise. Agencies, in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.vested with the

provisions of Article VII, Section 32 of R.A. No. 11054, the following are the appointing SEC. 4. Appointing Authority.- For purposes of this Act and in consonance with the

authorities:

(a) The Chief Minister shall be the appointing authority of heads of ministries, offices.

commissions, boards, agencies, bureaus, and offices of the Bangsamoro Government, or

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charters. other offices of Bangsamoro-owned or controlled corporations or entities with original

(b) The Chief Minister shall likewise be the appointing authority of the deputy ministers, directors or their equivalents, and all positions with a salary grade of 25 and above unless otherwise expressly provided for by law.

(c) The Speaker of the Parliament shall exercise administrative supervision over the legislative personnel, staff, and secretariat of the Bangsamoro Parliament, and shall be

speaker shall consult with the Chief Minister on the appointment of those applying for and contractual positions, as well as contracts of service thereat. Provided, that the the appointing authority to all career positions in the Parliament including coterminous

positions with salary grade 25 and above. Provided, however, that the appointment of

upon recommendation of the member concerned who shall exercise direct supervision personnel under the office of the individual Members of Parliament shall be made only and control over such personnel. (d) The Heads of Offices shall appoint officials and employees to positions with salary grade of 24 and below in their respective agencies or offices.

strictly merit-based, and credible placement and hiring process for all offices, agencies, and SEC. 5. Policy on Appointments. --Appointments should be made through an independent.

institutions in the Bangsamoro Government, and shall consider gender and ethnic balance.

inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. -- All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations which are

SEC.7.Separability Clause. - In the event that any provision of this Act is declared to be

in force and effect. unconstitutional or invalid, other provisions thereof that are not affected thereby shall continue to be

newspaper of general circulation in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. SEC. 8. Effectivity. -- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a

APPROVED. M

ATTY. ALI PANGALIAN M. BALINDONG Speaker

This Act was passed by the Bangsamoro Parliament on June 25, 2020

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APPROVED: PROF RAB BANGKAL Segretarx-g X-Gaddrai

AHOD BALAWAGEBRAHIM Date: 00-29-2020 Chief Minister

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