PEOPLE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARD
FROM THE PRESENTATION OF ATTY. FERDAUSSI B. MASNAR
CHIEF OF STAFF, OUSPO
DILG
STATUTORY BASIS
Section 43a of RA 6975 amended
NaPolCom MC 2016-02
PLEB is a local special body under the supervision and assistance of the DILG
COMPOSITION
What is needed: SB resolution creating the PLEB (after that, secure the resolutions of SB re their
representative, the Lnb and their representative, and the MPOC with their appointees)
Resolution creating PLEB is a one-time creation, only the composition may vary
1. SB Member representing the SB
(what is needed: resolution of SB appointing the SB member)
2. PB representing the LnB chosen by the Liga
(what is needed: resolution of LnB appointing the PB)
3. 3 other members chosen by MPOC from among the community (not necessarily member
of MPOC) with good background:
a. one must be a woman
b. one must be a lawyer (not suspended and/or should be a regular member of the Bar)
or (substitute in case there’s no lawyer) college grad or principal/supervisor of an
Elem. School
nb: a lawyer who is a woman can already comply the 2 requirements for the members
appointed by MPOC
If the SB rep or LnB rep is a woman, the slot for women is already appropriated as this
provision shall be construed collectively.
The 3 members are removable only for cause (admin case).
If there’s an appointed principal/supervisor, he/she must be the only government
employee among the 3 appointees by MPOC
(what is needed: resolution of MPOC appointing 3 members)
Summary of legal requirements (in order):
1. 1 Resolution of SB re creation of PLEB
2. 3 resolutions (from SB, LnB, and MPOC) for composition
3. 1 EO adopting/confirming the composition of PLEB based on the 3 resolutions
After, they can elect among themselves the chair (can be replaced anytime).
A secretariat can be designated per DBM circular entitled to per diem.
Principle of holdover applies (for vacancies).
Per NaPolCom opinion, Vice Mayor can sit as SB rep in PLEB
From Atty. Masnar: LnB representative who is LnB President cannot serve as SB representative
Oath of office is after the EO
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Prepared by:
F. Gempis, LGOO II
Provincial Focal Person on PLEB
*this only provides the basic information on the composition of PLEB while other matters such as terms
of office, manner of removal and budgetary appropriations will be discussed fully on the training.