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CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER
No. 18
Series 2022

SUBJECT: POLICIES, STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES ON THE GRANT OF

INSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION AS A HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTION TO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES (LUCs)

Pursuant to the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722, otherwise
known as Higher Education Act of 1994, Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG) Memorandum Circular No. 2009-67, also known as the
"Guidelines on the Establishment of Local Colleges and Universities by Local
Governments, and on the Operation of Higher Education Programs," and by virtue of
CHED Commission en Banc Resolution No. 586-2022 dated October 24, 2022, the
Commission hereby issues this Policies, Standards and Guidelines on the Grant of
Institutional Recognition as Higher Education Institution to Local Universities and
Colleges.

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Statement of Policies

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) per Section 3 of Republic Act

No. 7722 is mandated to administer and supervise both public and private higher
education institutions as well as degree granting programs in all post-secondary
educational institutions. Although Article 3 of Sections 447, 458 and 468 of Republic
Act No. 7160 provides that municipalities, cities and provinces may establish and
provide for the operation of post-secondary institutions, Republic Act No. 7722
provides that CHED covers degree-granting programs in all HEls and hence, should
an LUG offers or intends to offer degree programs, the LUC concerned should comply
with the COPC requirement.1

Per DOJ Opinion 72 Series of 2008 on the Issue of jurisdiction and authority of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), insofar as the exercise of supervision and reasonable regulation of public higher education
Institutions specifically local universities and colleges (LUCs) and other non-chartered schools operating as
higher education institution that are established/created by Local Government Units (LGUs) through
corresponding Ordinances passed by the appropriate Sangguniang concerned (i.e. Panlalawigan, Panglungsod,
and Sangguniang Bayan)
Section 2. Recognition of an LUC as Higher Education Institution

A Local University or Local College is a public higher education institution

established and provided for operation by a municipality, city or province. In Filipino,
a college is referred to as "dalubhasaan", and "pamantasan" for university. An LUC
bearing a "University or "Pamantasan" in its name will only be recognized as a
University by CHED upon the satisfaction of all requirements embodied under the
existing rules and regulations of the Commission for the grant of university status.

In order for an LUC to be recognized as a higher education institution, it should

have complied with all the requirements for Institutional Recognition set forth in this
CMO. In addition, all of its programs should have been issued with a Certificate of
Program Compliance (COPC). An LUC with an Institutional Recognition as Higher
Education Institution issued by CHED shall be eligible to apply for an issuance of
Special Order for graduation of its students in accordance with existing guidelines of
the Commission.

Section 3. Certificate of Program Compliance

A Certificate of Program Compliance (COPC) is a recognition that the specific

undergraduate or graduate program being offered by an LUC are fully compliant with
the CHED policies, standards and guidelines pertinent to the said program. A COPC
is a requirement for programs being offered by an LUC. The LUC shall apply for the
issuance of COPC from CHED following existing procedures (see Annex D). The
program shall be issued with a COPC upon full compliance with CHED requirements.

For an LUC that is intending to offer undergraduate or graduate program, it is

required to request for the CHED preliminary assessment, which determines the
readiness and capability of the LUC to offer a new program. If found compliant, the
CHED will issue a Report on the Preliminary Assessment (RRPA).

Section 4. Objectives

Promote quality and excellence in the operation of LUCs with due

recognition of their unique institutional identities in providing access to
higher education;
Provide relevant direction, mechanisms for technical assistance and
appropriate benefits and incentives in the establishment and operation of
LUCs by PCMs;
Establish a clear relationship between and among the CHED, LGUs,
LUCs and other stakeholders;
Develop an Internationalization Strategy in pursuit of the objectives and
goals of the CHED Internationalization Framework for Higher Education
and in adherence to ASEAN, UNESCO and other international
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align their programs with the Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF)
under RA No. 10968 and be recognized by local and foreign institutions;
and
5. Ensure the continuous improvement of the LUCs quality assurance
mechanism and educational standards comparable with local and
international guidelines, and alignment to the PQF.

Section 5. Coverage

This CM° shall apply to all LUCs created by ordinance or law. A newly
established LUC or existing ones, which have not been previously granted Institutional
Recognition (IR) by CH ED, must comply with the requirements under this CM° to be
recognized as a higher education institution (HEI). Likewise, an existing LUC with
pending applications for Institutional Recognition must comply with the requirements
set out in this CMO.

ARTICLE II
REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Section 6. Requirements for the Grant of Institutional Recognition (IR)

The following are the requirements to be submitted by a newly-established local

college or an existing LUC applying for the grant of Institutional Recognition as a higher
education institution:

1. Duly-enacted PCM ordinance or law establishing the charter of the LUC

with the following necessary provisions:
Governing Board Membership and Functions;
Administration of the Institution;
Term of Office and Qualifications of the President/Administrator or
equivalent position;
d Process of Selection of the President/Administrator or equivalent
position
Organizational Structure and Functions;
Basic/Mandatory PlantiIla Positions (President/Administrator or
equivalent position, Registrar, Librarian, Guidance Counselor, Nurse
and Faculty positions) and Roles and Responsibilities); and
Annual appropriation of the LUC from the LGU

2. Excerpt of the current Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations Ordinance pertaining

to the operation of the LUC duly-certified correct by the Secretary to the
Sanggunian;
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3. Proof of implementation of PCM Ordinance creating the planfilla positions for
the required academic and non-academic personnel;

4. Governing Board's duly-approved Procedures and Guidelines for Hiring f of

Personnel, and Qualification Standards based on the relevant policies of the
CSC and the Promotion and Merit System as approved/accredited by CSC;

5. Governing Board's duly-approved five-year Institutional Development Plan;

An institutional development plan identifies the Key Result Areas that is
based on its Mission, Vision and Goals for at least a 5-year period. It contains
sets of interrelated activities, its manner of execution, target date of
accomplishment, funding, responsible office/personnel and evaluation and
measurement of accomplishment. It also includes:
Development plan for instruction, library, research, community service
and linkages, student affairs and services, facilities, governance and
management, internationalization strategies with proposed budget;
Implementation and action plans, including Business Continuity Plan,
Learning Continuity Plan, and
Monitoring Scheme.

6. Documents duly-certified by the LUC PresidenVAdministrator or equivalent

position:
List of degree program offering/s;
List of Institutional/Academic Facilities;
Approved Research Agenda;
Researches conducted (for existing LUCs);
Approved Community Extension Program;
Existing community engagement (for existing LUCs);

7. Certificate of Program Compliance of all programs being offered;

8. Proof of ownership/occupancy right (any of the following):

Transfer Certificate Title, if the land is owned by the LUC
Deed of Donation, if the property is donated in favor of the LUC
Ordinance allotting/designating the property for use of the LUC, if the site
is not owned by the LUC, with Contract/Deed of Usufruct if under usufruct,
or Lease Contract if under lease

9. Certification by the LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position that

the plantilla positions are filled up and supported by Appointment Papers
duly attested by CSC.

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 10. Existing student academic and non-academic policies, systems and
processes. The required supporting documents are enumerated in Annex
A Supporting Documents and the list of parameters to be observed by an
LUC applying for IR is attached in Annex B List of Parameters.

Section 7. Procedure of Submission, Evaluation and Grant of Institutional

Recognition

1. Submission of Requirements for Application

A newly-established local college or an existing LUC applying for

institutional recognition as a higher education institution shall submit a
complete set of documents per CHED-IR Checklist (Annex A) to the CHED
Regional Office having jurisdiction of the place where the institution is
located. Failure to submit all the required documents shall be a ground for
the denial of the application for institutional recognition of the LUC, without
prejudice to re-application.

2. Evaluation

By CHEDRO. The CHEDRO shall conduct an evaluation of the

compliance documents submitted and shall conduct an initial ocular
inspection using the CHED-IR Parameters (Annex B). If the LUC
complied with the requirements, the CHEDRO shall submit its findings
and recommendations to the CHED-Office of Institutional Quality
Assurance and Governance (010AG) for review/validation.
By CHED Composite Team. The CHED Composite Team shall be
constituted by 01QAG. The team shall be composed of
representatives from the Department of the Interior and Local
Government (DILG), Civil Service Commission (CSC), CHED-
010AG, CHED-Legal and Legislative Service (LLS), and the
concerned CHED Regional Office. The Composite Team shall review
and validate the CHEDRO findings and recommendations using the
CHED-IR Parameters (Annex B). A final ocular inspection of the
concerned LUC shall be conducted by the Composite Team. The
findings of the Composite Team shall be the basis of 01QAG to
recommend to the CEB the approval or disapproval of the application
of the LUC for IR as HEI or to return the application to CHEDRO for
appropriate action.

3. Approval/Disapproval of LUCs Application for Institutional Recognition

The CHED Commission en Banc (CEB) shall decide based on the findings
and recommendations of the Composite Team. Once approved, a
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 Certificate of Institutional Recognition as a higher education institution shall
be issued by the CHED to the LUC. In case of its disapproval, the LUC is
given a one-time opportunity to file a Motion for Reconsideration (MR)
within 15 days from receipt of the decision. CHED shall not entertain a
second motion for reconsideration. In case of denial of MR, an LUC may
again apply for Institutional Recognition (IR) from the concerned CHED
Regional Office.

ARTICLE III
INTERNAL GOVERNANCE

Section 8. The Governing Board (GB)

The composition of the Governing Board shall be prescribed in the Ordinance

passed by the local Sanggunian and approved by the Local Chief Executive.

The GB, as much as practicable shall be structured with, but not limited to the
following composition:

Chairperson: Local Chief Executive

Vice Chairperson: President/Administrator or equivalent position of the LUC

Members:
President of the duly recognized Faculty Association
President of the duly recognized Supreme Student Council/
Government
President of the duly recognized Alumni Association
Chairperson of the PCM's Committee on Education of the local
Sanggunian
Representative of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
or the Representative of the Department of Agriculture (DA), depending
on the focus of the LUCs
A representative from the duly-recognized Business or Industry Sector
who shall be appointed by the GB for a term of two years.
A representative from CHED who shall be a permanent resource person
shall be designated by the CHED Chairperson.
A representative from the Regional Office of the National Economic and
Development Authority may be invited as a resource person

Section 9. Functions of the Governing Board

The functions of the Governing Board shall be prescribed in the Ordinance passed by
the local Sanggunian and approved by the Local Chief Executive or law passed by the
Bangsamoro Government.
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 Generally, the GB is the highest policy making body of the LUC, and as such,
shall:
set the vision and strategic direction of the LUC, ensuring its alignment
with the LGU's development agenda, higher education agenda, and the
national government's thrust;
establish effective and efficient structure of the LUC;
ensure sound financial management; and
approve plans or policies related to the overall governance of the LUC.

Specifically, the GB shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

establish policy guidelines, rules, regulations and procedures not contrary

to law and which are necessary to carry the purpose and function of the
LUC, and ensure participative decision-making and transparency within
the institution;
approve academic arrangements for capacity building of the institution,
with appropriate institutions and agencies, public or private, local or
foreign, and to appoint experts/specialists as consultants, or visiting or
exchange professors, scholars, researchers, as the case may be,
consistent with the provisions of the Transnafional Higher Education Act
(RA No. 11448), and other guidelines of CHED relative to such academic
arrangements;
approve the curricula, institutional programs and rules of discipline drawn
by the administrative and academic councils in accordance with the
existing CHED Policies, Standards and Guidelines;
set policies on admission, retention and graduation of students;
award honorary degrees upon persons in recognition of outstanding
contribution in the field of education, public service, arts, science and
technology or in any field of specialization within the academic
competence of the LUC, subject to the existing CliED guidelines, and to
authorize the award of certificates of completion of non-degree and non-
traditional courses, subject to existing CHED policies and guidelines;
ensure the efficient management of non-academic services such as
medical and dental, guidance and counseling, career and job placement,
canteen, buildings, grounds, property maintenance and similar services;
institutionalize and strengthen research and extension programs;
recommend to the Local Chief Executive the appointment of
President/Administrator or equivalent position of the LUC from the list of
three (3) qualified candidate/s / applicant/s based on the search made
under Section 12 of this CMO;
recommend to the Local Chief Executive the appointment/designation of
the vice presidents, deans, directors, heads of departments, faculty
members and other officials and employees whose salaries and wages
are wholly or mainly paid out of the local funds and whose appointments
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 are not otherwise provided for under RA No. 7160, as well as those the
Local Chief Executive may be authorized by law to appoint;
fix the tuition fees and other necessary school charges such as but not
limited to matriculation fees, graduation fees and laboratory fees, as their
respective boards may deem proper to impose after due consultations
with the involved sectors subject to compliance with existing CHED
policies, standards and guidelines;
adopt and implement a socialized scheme of tuition and school fees for
greater access to poor but deserving student, if in case the LUC is not a
recipient of a government subsidy;
coordinate with the PCM's local Sanggunian to provide for the regular
support for the development, operation, and maintenance of the LUC;
recommend to the PCM's local Sanggunian policies on higher education
and other related development legislation on effective governance and
management;
14.approve consortia and other forms of linkages with local government
units, institutions and agencies, both public and private, local and foreign,
in furtherance of the purposes and objectives of the institution including
its Internationalization initiatives;
15. receive and appropriate budget as may be provided, to support of the
institution in the manner it may determine, in its discretion, to carry out
the purposes and functions of the LUC;
16 receive In trust legacies, gifts and donations of real and personal
properties of all kinds, to administer and dispose of the same when
necessary for the benefit of the LUC, subject to limitations, directions and
instructions of the donors, if any. Administer the same in the absence of
specific directives of the donor. Such donations shall be subject to
applicable laws on tax exemptions on donations and gifts, and all
applicable laws;
17.recommend to and implement the Local Government Unit-approved
construction or repair of its buildings, machineries, equipment and other
facilities and the purchase and acquisition of real and personal properties
including necessary supplies, materials and equipment.
Purchases and other transactions entered into by the LUC through the
GB shall be subject to applicable laws on tax exemptions on donations
and gifts, and all applicable laws;
18.approve salaries of faculty members and administrative officials and
employees subject to the provisions of the revised compensation and
classification system and other pertinent budget and compensation laws
governing hours of service, and such other duties and conditions as it
may deem proper; to grant them, at its discretion, leaves of absence
under such regulations as it may promulgate, any provisions of existing
law to the contrary notwithstanding; and to remove them for cause in
accordance with the requirements of due process of law;
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 approve the absorption/adoption of LGU acquired non-chartered tertiary
institutions within their respective PCM in coordination with the CHED and
other relevant agencies and to offer therein needed programs or courses,
to promote and carry out equal access to educational opportunities
mandated by the Constitution;
establish chairs in the LUC and to provide fellowships for qualified faculty
members and scholarships to deserving students;
21.authorize, as may be needed, an external management audit of the
institution to institute reforms, including academic and structural changes,
on the basis of the audit results and recommendations;
22.approve the set up on the adoption of modern and innovative modes of
transmitting knowledge through different teaching and learning modalities
subject to CHED requirements;
23.seek technical advice and updates from the CHED Resource Person
pertaining to the LUC operations;
institutionalize and strengthen programs that prioritize and support the
LGU's development programs and capacity development needs;
establish, maintain and institute mechanisms to share with the LGU and
stakeholders, a knowledge-base of the LUC's experts and resources to
support LGU governance and administration processes; and,
26.delegate specific duties and responsibilities provided for hereinabove to
the President /Administrator or equivalent position and/or other officials
of the LUC as it may deem appropriate so as to expedite the
administration of the affairs of the LUC.

Section 10. Secretary of the LUC Governing Board

The Governing Board shall designate a secretary who shall serve as such for
both the GB and the LUC and shall keep all records and proceedings of the GB. The
Secretary shall communicate to each member of the GB notice of meetings.

ARTICLE IV
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION

Section 11. The Administration

The administration of the LUC shall be vested in the President/Administrator or

equivalent position who shall render full-time service. The powers and duties of the
President/Administrator or equivalent position in the LUC, in addition to those
specifically provided in this CMO, shall be those usually pertaining to the Offices of the
President of other colleges/universities, and those delegated by the Governing Board
The President/Administrator or equivalent position shall have a term of four (4) years
and shall be eligible for reappointment for another term only. The
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President/Administrator or equivalent position shall hold an earned doctoral degree,
defined as level 8 in the Philippine Qualifications Framework (L8) as stipulated in PQF-
National Coordinating Council Resolution No. 2014-03 adopted on December 11,
2014 and its amendments thereafter, from a CHED-recognized higher learning
institution, with at least five (5) years of relevant administrative experience. For an LUC
previously recognized as an HEI by the CHED, the College Administrator may be
equivalent to the position of President, if its existing charter provides for it.

In case of vacancy by reason of death resignation, removal for cause or

incapacity of the President/Administrator or equivalent position to perform the
functions of their office, the Board shall immediately recommend to the Local Chief
Executive the designation of an officer-in-charge (01C), with the same qualifications
as required of a President. The designation shall not exceed a period of one (1) year,
renewable for another one year, pending the appointment of a new
President/Administrator or equivalent position, subject to existing CSC Rules2. The
Board shall immediately create and convene the Search Committee (SC).

Section 12. Search Process and Minimum Qualifications of an LUC President

The Search Committee for President (SCP) shall be guided by the search
process and minimum qualifications of an LUC President as provided in Annex E,
with regard to the search for qualified applicants for the position.

Section 13. Grant of University Status

Professional Institution, College, and University are CHED's horizontal typology

as defined under CM0 46 Series of 2012. The use of these types in the name of the
LUCs shall be based on the distinguishing features and measurable indicators set by
the Commission.

Notwithstanding Republic Act No. 7160 and for quality assurance purposes, all
Local Colleges aspiring to become a university shall follow the applicable CHED
policies and standards for the grant of university status.

All existing Local Universities must comply with the requirements of the
Commission and shall be granted full university status upon full compliance with the
CHED policies and standards for the grant of university status.

An LUC bearing University or "Pamantasann in its name will only be recognized

as a University by CHED upon compliance with all requirements embodied under the
rules and regulations of CHED for the grant of university status.

2 2017 OFtAOHRA, Revised July 2018 (CSC MC 14 series of 2018) would apply,

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Section 14. Benefits / Incentives

An LUC granted with CHED IR and with all its programs issued with Certificates
of Program Compliance by CHED shall be eligible to avail the benefits of the Universal
Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act (RA 10931), subject to availability of funds
under existing laws and regulations.

Local Universities and Colleges granted with CHED IR shall be eligible to apply
for any grant or subsidy provided by CHED, subject to the specific requirements and
guidelines/procedures of such grant/subsidy. They are also eligible to avail of support
provided by CHED for the development of their human resources through appropriate
scholarships for post-graduate studies, continuing professional development
programs, and other capacity building activities that ensure the delivery of quality
education.

LUCs with IR are listed in the registry of Philippine Higher Education

Institutions. In the global community, such recognition will assist and facilitate mobility
of students and faculty to another country for purposes of study, research, teaching or
work.

Section 15. Monitoring and Evaluation

All LUCs granted with Institutional Recognition as higher education institution

shall be subject to evaluation by the Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and
Governance (01QAG), in coordination with the concerned CHED Regional Offices, to
ensure full compliance with this CMO. Upon the compliance of the LUCs of this CMO
on the period specified on Section 17, OIQAG shall conduct the monitoring and
evaluation of LUCs for a period of one (1) year. After which, regular monitoring and
evaluation shall be conducted by the CHED Regional Office.

A report on the regular monitoring and evaluation shall be submitted to OIQAG

by the end of every academic year. Non-compliance with the requirements shall be a
ground for revocation of Institutional Recognition granted by CHED.

Section 16. Revocation of IR Issued to LUC

The Institutional Recognition as a higher education institution granted to the

LUC shall be subject to revocation, if the institution failed to maintain compliance with
the requirements prescribed under this CMO.

Based on the existing process of revocation of Institutional Recognition (Annex

F) and upon finality of the order of revocation by the CEB, the name of the institution
shall be removed from the list of LUCs granted with IR by CHED.
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 ARTICLE V
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Section 17. Transitory Provision

LUCs with pending applications for IR shall be covered by this CMO.

Existing LUCs that have been previously granted IR by CHED prior to the issuance of
this CMO shall have one (1) year from its effectivity to fully comply with all the
requirements set forth in this CMO. After the said period, compliance with all the
requirements stipulated in this CMO shall form part of the elements and criteria,
subject to the monitoring and evaluation of LUCs. Non-compliance with any of the
requirements in this CMO shall be a ground for revocation of IR granted by CHED

In addition, upon the effectivity of this CMO, all LUCs, through a GB resolution,
should request the CHED for the designation of a CHED Representative to serve as
a permanent resource person of the GB.

Section 18. Repealing Clause

CMO No. 32 Series of 2006, CMO No. 4 Series of 2007, CMO No. 42 Series of
2016 and other CHED issuances or parts thereof, which are contrary or inconsistent
with any of the provisions herein, are hereby deemed repealed.

Section 19. Separability Clause

Should any part of this CMO be declared unconstitutional, the rest of the
provisions of this Act shall continue to be in effect and subsisting.

Section 20. Effectivity

This CMO shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. These policies, standards and
guidelines (PSG) shall also be registered with the Office of National Administrative
Register at the University of the Philippines Law Center, UP Diliman, Quezon City.

Quezon City, Philippines December 291 20 22.

For the Commission:

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J. PROS ERO E. DE VERA UI, DPA
Chairman
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Annex A. Requirements for the Grant of Institutional Recognition (IR)

1 Duly-enacted PCM ordinance or law establishing the charter of the LUC with the
following necessary provisions:
Governing Board Membership and Functions;
Administration of the Institution;
Term of Office and Qualifications of the President/Administrator or equivalent
position;
d Process of Selection of the President/Administrator or equivalent position;
e Organizational Structure and Functions;
Basic/Mandatory Plantilla Positions (President/Administrator or equivalent
position, Registrar, Librarian, Guidance Counselor, Nurse, Faculty positions)
and Roles and Responsibilities; and
Annual appropriation of the LUC from the LOU

2. Excerpt of the current Fiscal Year (FY) Appropriations Ordinance pertaining to the
operation of the LUC duly-certified correct by the Secretary to the Sanggunian;

3 Proof of implementation of PCM Ordinance creating the plantilla positions for the
required academic and non-academic personnel;
Duly signed Personnel Personal Services Itemization and Plantilla Of
Personnel (PSIPOP);
Appointment Paper approved by the CSC for non-accredited LGUs, attested if
accredited; and
PDS Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form 212 Revised 2017)

4 Governing Board's duly-approved Procedure and Guidelines for Hiring Personnel, and
Qualification Standards based on the relevant policies of the CSC and the Promotion
and Merit System as approved/accredited by CSC;
Certified True Copy of the Governing Board Resolution;
Certified True Copy of Procedure and Guidelines for Hiring Personnel signed
by the head of human resource office; and
Certified True Copy of Qualification Standards based on Civil Service
Commission (CSC) Promotion and Merit System received by CSC

5 Governing Board's duly-approved five-year Institutional Development Plan;

a. Certified True Copy of the GB Resolution approving the Five-Year Institutional
Development Plan
b An institutional development plan identifies the Key Result Areas that is based
on its Mission, Vision and Goals for at least a 5-year period. It contains sets of
interrelated activities, its manner of execution, target date of accomplishment,
funding, responsible office/personnel and evaluation and measurement of
accomplishment. In addition, the IDP must contain the following:
i. Five-Year Development Plan (development plan with GB approved
budget; based on the CHED requirements for instruction, research,
community service/extension and linkages, student affairs and
services, facilities, library, governance and administration,
internationalization strategies)
H. Implementation and Action Plans including Learning Continuity Plan
Hi. Monitoring Scheme
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 6. Documents duly-certified by the LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position:
List of degree program offering/s and corresponding COPCs issued by CHED;
List of Institutional/Academic Facilities;
Approved Research Agenda;
Researches conducted (for existing LUCs);
Approved Community Extension Program;
Existing community engagement (for existing LUCs);

7. Certificate of Program Compliance of all programs being offered;

8. Proof of ownership/occupancy right (any of the following):

Transfer Certificate Title if the land is owned by the LUC;
Deed of Donation if the property is donated in favor of the LUC; and
Ordinance allotting/designating the property for use of the LUC if the site is not
owned by the LUC, with Contract/Deed of Usufruct if under usufruct, or Lease
Contract if under lease.

9. Certification by the LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position that

the mandatory plantilla positions (President/Administrator or equivalent
position, Registrar, Librarian, Guidance Counselor, Nurse, and Faculty) are
filled up, and supported by Appointment Papers duly attested by CSC.

10 Certification by the LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position that the

plantilla positions are filled up and supported by Appointment Papers duly attested
by CSC

11 Existing student academic and non-academic policies, systems and processes

Governing Board Resolutions

Student Admission and Retention
Student Affairs and Services Student Loading
Student Discipline
Grading System
Promotion and Graduation

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Annex B. List of Parameters for Validation of Compliance to Requirements for
the Grant of Institutional Recognition as Higher Education Institution
to Local Colleges and Universities by virtue of CMG 18 Series of
2022 and the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160)

Parameters

Areas of Evaluation Description Statement of Compliance

I. Establishment and Governance

1. Duly enacted PCM An Ordinance establishing a local There is an Ordinance

ordinance or law Higher Education Institution in establishing a local Higher
establishing the charter compliance with CHED standards Education Institution in
of the LUC and its and requirements on the compliance with CHED
amendments establishment of a local HEI standards and requirements on
the establishment of a local HEI

1.a1 Governing Board The minimum composition of the The Members of the Governing
Membership consistent BOT / BOR are the following: Board specifically and
with the specified in completely enunciated in the
1 Local Chief Executive
provision in the Ordinance are
President/ Administrator consistent with the specified in
Recognized Alumni Article Ill Section, CM0 _ Series
Association President of 202_
Recognized Faculty
Association President
Recognized Student
Association President
6.Chairperson of the PCM's
Committee on Education of the
local Sanggunian
7.Representative of the
Department of Science and
Technology (DOST) or the
Representative of the
Department of Agriculture
(DA), depending on the focus
of the LUCs
8. Representative of Accredited
Business or Industry Sector
1.a.2. Powers and The functions of the BOT / BOR It is indicated in Section of
Functions of the as the highest policy making body Article in Sangguniang
Governing Board of the institution should be Ordinance No.
indicated in an ordinance. enacted on
the functions of the BOT/BOR
as the highest policy making
body of the institution. There is
a proof that policies are
formulated and approved by the
BOT/ BOR

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 1.b. Administration of Administration of the Local Section Sangguniang
the Institution College shall be vested in the Ordinance No.
President/ Administrator or Series of _ is consistent with
equivalent position who shall the provision of Article IV
render full time service. Section 9, CM° _ Series of
202
1.c.1. Tern' of Office of The President/Administrator or Section Sangguniang
the President/ equivalent position shall have a Ordinance No.
Administrator or terrn of four (4) years and shall be Series of is consistent with
equivalent position eligible for reappointment for the provision of Section 9 Article
another term only IV, CM0 _ Series of 202_

1.c.2. Qualifications of 1. The President/Administrator Section Sangguniang

the President / or equivalent position shall have Ordinance No.
Administrator or an appropriate earned doctoral Series of _ is consistent
equivalent position degree and must have at least with the provision of Section 10
five (5) years of relevant Article IV of CM()_ Series of
administrative experience. 202_.
1.d. Process of There should be a process The process indicated in
Selection of President / indicated in the ordinance Section in Sangguniang
Administrator or regarding the selection and Ordinance No.
equivalent position recommendation for appointment Series of regarding the
or a documentation following the selection and recommendation
process stipulated in Article IV for appointment or a
Section 10 of CM° Series of documentation following the
202_. process stipulated in Section 10
Article IV of CM° _ Series of
202 .
1.e. Organizational Organizational Structure, taking Organizational Chart is
Structure and into consideration the functions, identified in the Sangguniang
Functions responsibilities, Ordinance No.
management/supervision level of Series of taking into
each offices/units in order to consideration the functions,
classify/cluster them accordingly. responsibilities,
management/supervision level
of each offices/units in order to
classify/cluster the accordingly.

The roles and functions are

described in Section in
Sangguniang Ordinance
No. Series of
1.f. Basic/Mandatory The Basic/Mandatory Plantilla Ordinance No. specifies the
Plantilla Positions Positions are the following: creation, at the minimum, of the
President/Administrator or following plantilla positions:
equivalent position President/Administrator or
Registrar equivalent position
Librarian Registrar
Guidance Counselor Librarian
Nurse Guidance Counselor
Faculty positions Nurse
Faculty positions

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 1.g. Annual The annual funding support of the The provision of annual
appropriation of the LGU for the operation of the LUC funding for the operation of the
LUC from the LOU which is specified in an LUC is stipulated in Section
Ordinance of Article in
Sangguniang
Ordinance No.
Excerpt of the Proof of current fiscal year Excerpt of the current Fiscal
current fiscal year appropriation ordinance for the Year (FY) Appropriations
appropriation ordinance operation of the LUC Ordinance pertaining to the
for the operation of the operation of the LUC duly-
LUC certified correct by certified correct by the Secretary
the Secretary of the to the Sanggunian is available
Sanggunian
Existing student Policies being implemented are Policies being implemented are
academic policies, approved by the GB available to approved by the GB available to
systems and processes stakeholders through manuals, stakeholders through manuals,
memo and other printed materials memo and other printed
materials
Recruitment, Admission and
Retention
Student Loading
Student Discipline
Grading System
Promotion, Graduation and Job
Placement

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II. Sustainability of Operations (Institutional Development Plan)

1. Proof of Proof that the following plantila a. The following plantila

Implementation of PCM positions are filled up: positions are filled up:
Ordinance creating al. President/Administrator at President/Administrator
plantilla positions for a.2. Registrar a.2. Registrar
the required academic a.3.Librarian a.3.Librarian
and non-academic Nurse Nurse
personnel Instructors Instructors
Guidance Counsellor Guidance Counsellor
Proof that the incumbent President / The incumbent head of
Administrator or equivalent institution has an appropriate
prositions qualified, with an earned doctoral degree and
appropriate earned doctoral degree must have at least five (5)
and must have at least five (5) years years of relevant
of relevant administrative administrative experience.
experience. The incumbent head of
institution had undergone the
process of the Search for
President
Governing Board's Procedure for Hiring Non- There is an available
duly-approved Plantilla Items (Teaching and Non- Procedure for Hiring Non-
Procedure and Teaching Position) Plantilla Items (Teaching and
Guidelines for Hiring Merit System for Items in the Non-Teaching Position) and
Personnel, Plantilla (Faculty& Non- Teaching) approved Merit System for
Qualification Standards Merit System for Items in the Items in the Plantilla
bas d on the Civil Plantilla (Faculty) is a document (Faculty).
Service Commission approved by the Sanggunian and
(CSC) Rules and the Civil Service Commission. This
Regulations, and document is based on Civil Service
Promotion and Merit Commission MC 19 2005 Model
System as approved/ Merit System for Faculty Members
accredited by CSC and its amendments
Institutional A development plan identifies Key The Institution has an
Development Plan Result Areas geared towards the Institutional Development
delivery of its Mission, Vision and Plan containing the sets of
Goals for a specified period. At the interrelated activities,
minimum, it must contain the timeline, budget, its manner
following: of execution, and
..LUC Profile- Historical Background, measurement of
Vision, Mission, Goals accomplishment aimed
5-Year Development Plan toward the attainment of its
(development plan based on the mission, vision and goals. It
CI-IED requirements for instruction, clearly states Key
library, research, community service Performance Indicators.
and linkages, student affairs and
services, facilities, governance and The IDP is duly approved
management, Internationalization and endorsed by the
Strategies with proposed budget) Governing Board to the
Sanggunian. It is supported
Implementafion and Action Plans by an Ordinance approved
(contingency plan) by the Local Government
Monitoring Scheme with appropriate budget.

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 III. Mandate and Purpose

BOT Approved Presence of Approved Vision, The approved VMGs are available in
Institution's Vision, Mission, Goals in Manuals and Manuals and other printed materials
Mission, Goals other printed materials
Posted in conspicuous places The approved VMG is posted in
inside the campus conspicuous place inside the campus

Certificate of The COPC is a recognition All Program Offerings have COPC

Program that the specific degree
Compliance programs being offered by
SUCs/LUCs are fully
compliant with the PSGs of
CHED
For Programs Performance in the Board The performance of all programs with
with Board Exam in the past five years Board Examinations are compliant to
Examinations consistent with its PSG each of its PSGs
Performance in the Requirement
Licensure Exam

Researches Budget recommended by the There is a budget approved by the

Conducted Governing Board for the Board.
current and succeeding years
There are researches aligned with the
LUC's research agenda research agenda were conducted
and/or presented and/or published in
Proof of implementation refereed journals

Included in the Institutional

Development Plan

Approved Budget recommended by the There is a BOT approved extension

Community Board for the current and program
Extension Program succeeding years

Included in the Institutional

Development Plan

Existing Budget recommended by the Proof of community engagement /

Community Board for the current and linkages
Engagement succeeding years

Community
linkages/engagement
conducted by the LUC

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 V. Appropriateness of Facilities

1. Academic Facilities Availability of adequate classrooms Available Facility follows PSG

/ MORPHE

Availability of adequate laboratories Available Facility follows PSG

/ MORPHE
Support Structure based on typology description
Administrative Availability of Appropriate Offices/ Available Facility follows PSG
Offices Proof of Expansion Plans / MORPHE

Registrar's Office Availability of Adequate Separate Available Facility follows PSG

Office Proof of Expansion Plans / MORPHE
Student records are properly secured.
4.Guidance and Adequate and Separate Office / Proof Available Facility follows PSG
Counselling Office of Expansion Plans / MORPHE

Clinic Availability of Adequate First Aid Available Facility follows PSG

Facility in the campus / with MOA with / MORPHE
the LGU Medical Facility / Proof of
Expansion Plans
Faculty Lounge Availability of Appropriate Facilities Available Facility follows PSG
depending on program requirements! / MORPHE
Proof of Expansion Plans
Student Lounge Availability of Appropriate Facilities Available Facility follows PSG
depend ng on program requirements/ / MORPHE
Proof of Expansion Plans
Library Availab lity of Appropriate Facilities Available Facility follows PSG
depend ng on program requirements! / MORPHE
Proof of Expansion Plans
Site Ownership At least the land is titled in the name The institution owns the site,
CMO 32 Series of of the LOU and there is an ordinance at the least the land is titled in
2006 Article V Section allotting the property for the use of the the name of the LOU and
2.c CMG 40 Series institution, there is an Ordinance allotting
of 2008 Article VI the property for the use of the
Section 26 CMO institution. If not owned, there
30 Series of 2009 should be a definite and
feasible program for
ownership within a reasonable
period or an adequate
provision for continued use by
the school through along-
term lease or usufruct of at
least ten (10) years.

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Annex C. Procedure of Submission, Evaluation and Grant of Institutional Recognition

Submit
Receives ihe
requirements Genitors, al
of Application hditutkod
lionananuon as an
HEI

Receives the Ors

Gel duct an eraluaton SAS* findings Inform the LUC Receives duty Signed
Certificate of IR as an
otrhe cnotpllarce Jerkteeny report
and
docu nuntssubmItted
and an mind nadar
on worm,. toCHED CO
-4 of the schedule
of Validation
Visit
from 010AG for
appropnate achon
II and towards It to
the HEI

Sends out copy of Sendsoutcopy

duly dined Certificate of
d &Envy report to Institutional
the concerned Recoglindon as an MEI
0 Censtibates the
noduaon
co:veinal!. with the Conducts
Consolidates MEMO
Ontuposhe Tonto 't4 ad CHEORO the conduct Validation Visit
of ValklatIon Veit Validation —10
conduct the Reports
0 Val.:rationMs%
edam
Visit to LUGS Prepares Complete
StellIttent For LIKs. aPrei rwom
cerbficate
al
recrenNeended In Ca aecognaion as an
fur recognmon as NEI REP

Review al validate •
the CHEDRO
findings 'id
recommendation

.1, YES
Deckled CM the
eePlinitudatan
inatutIonal
ReCc9011INN ari
HEI loan LUC

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Annex D. CHEDRO Processing Certificate of Program Compliance of SUCs and LUCs
for Undergraduate Programs except for Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Maritime
programs

SUC / LUC submits to

CHEDRO complete
documents for the
program
it not complete
& compliant
with minimum
CHEDRO conducts standards CHEDRO notifies SUC / LUC submits
documentary analysis SUC/LUC of deficiencies compliance

1 if complete & compliant with minimum standards

if complete & If not complete
& compliant with
RQAT conducts evaluation 14 compliant with CHEDRO conducts re-
visit minimum evaluation of documents nititimum
standards staridards
•
RQAT submits report CHEDRO notifies SUC / LUC submits
(within 2 weeks after visit) SUC/LUC to submit compliance
compliance with
deficiencies •
RQAT re-evaluates &
submits recommendation

Regional Urector makes 4

final action

if disapproved if approved CHEDRO issues

CHEDRO notifies to
Certificate of Program
SUC/LUC of disapproval
Compliance for SUC/LUC

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Annex E. Search Process and Minimum Qualifications for LUC President

The Search Process and Minimum Qualifications for an LUC President are based
on the applicable provisions of CM° No. 7 Series of 2022. The following conditions shall
apply in the conduct of the search for LUC Presidents:

1. Creation of Search Committee for President.

The CBs of the LUC shall create a Search Committee for President (SCP)
to search, screen, and recommend eligible candidates for LUC President,
not later than six (6) months before the end of the term of the incumbent.
The CBs shall also designate the members of the SCP Secretariat to assist
the SCP with its tasks and activities.

The SCP shall have at least five (5) members selected by the GB composed
of qualified representatives from the academic community, the private
sector, CHED, Association of Local Universities and Colleges (ALCU) if the
institution is a member of said organization, and other relevant government
agencies as may be identified by the GB. The GB shall designate the
Chairperson of the SCP from among the members of the SCP. The SCP
shall meet within fifteen days from its constitution.

No SCP member shall be related within the fourth civil degree of

consanguinity or affinity, had or have personal, social, professional
relationships, business interests of financial connections, and political party
affiliations to an applicant for LUC President to avoid conflict of interest.

If any of such relationships exist, the SCP member shall disclose the
relationship to the GB. The disclosure or discovery of such relations and
possible conflict of interests or partiality will serve as basis for the GB to
decide whether to revoke the appointment of the concerned SCP member.

To ensure the effective and efficient performance of its duties, the GB shall
allocate budget and provide facilities of the LUCs to SCP.

2. Publication of Notice of Search for LUC President. - The SCP shall, within
one (1) month from its first meeting, prepare the notice of search for LUC
President and publish it in at least one (1) newspaper of general circulation
for at least three consecutive weeks.

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 Publication in multimedia of the notice within the same time frame is also
encouraged. The notice shall include the minimum qualifications specified
under Number 3 of this Annex, the documentary requirements specified in
Number 4 of this Annex, the deadline for submitting the requirements, and
the place for the submission of the application. The applications shall be sent
through the SCP Secretariat, addressed to the SCP Chairperson.

The applications and other documentary requirements shall be filed

personally, through a representative, by registered mail, or by authorized
private courier with the SCP Secretariat, provided that all the applications
must be received on or before the deadline.

3. Minimum Qualifications. - The minimum qualifications of any applicant for the

LUG Presidency shall be:

Not less than thirty-five (35) years old and not a day older than the sixty-
first (61st) birthday at the time of application;

A Filipino citizen;

Holder of an earned doctorate degree that is defined as level 8 in the

PQF under RA No. 10968, awarded by a CHED-recognized HEI or
foreign institution accredited by its higher education
ministry/commission or appropriate regulatory body;

d With proven track record as HEI administrator (e.g., president, vice-

president, dean, campus administrator, director) or high-level
management executive / administrator, whether in the public or private
sector, for at least five (5) years; Nomenclature of the position is high-
level management; and,

e. Must not have been convicted for a crime involving moral turpitude, or
an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6)
years, or suspended administratively for twelve (12) months, or
dismissed from the service.

The GB may set additional minimum qualifications it deems fit.

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 4. Documentary Requirements for LUC Presidential Applicants. - Interested
applicant must submit one (1) set of original and six (6) certified photocopies of
the following documents to the SCP Secretariat:

Formal application letter addressed to the Chairman of the Governing

Board;

b. Detailed curriculum vitae, attested and signed by the applicant;

Transcript of records, training certifications, professional

accreditations, diplomas, and employment / service records;
d. Published research work, if any;

Signed and notarized statement containing the Proposed Vision,

Mission and Development Goals for the LUC by the applicant;

Certificates/clearances from the following government agencies,

obtained not more than three (3) months from the filing date of the
application indicating that the applicant has not been found guilty in any
administrative and/or criminal case:

i. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)

H. Sandiganbayan
Civil Service Commission (CSC)
Municipal or Regional Trial Court
Ombudsman (for government employees)
Institution/Company where the applicant is presently employed

In case of delay in the issuance of the agency/office concerned due

to pandemic or fortuitous events, proof of payment of application fee
may be used in the application subject to submission of the
Certificates/Clearances at the time of the pre-evaluation process by
the SCP. The deadline of which can be set by the Search
Committee.

g Birth certificate authenticated by the Philippine Statistics Authority;

h. Medical certificate of physical fitness issued by a physician from a

government health institution not in any way connected with the
applicant or the LUC applied for;

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No. 13, s. 2017;

Neuro-psychiatric examination result obtained from a government health

institution. In the case there is none, the neuro-psychiatric examination
result shall be obtained from a DOH-accredited institution not connected
with the applicant;

k Duly accomplished, computerized, and notarized Personal Data Sheet

(CSC Form 12); and

I. Other documents that may be required by the LUC GB

The documentary requirements shall be submitted on or before the

deadline specified in the published notice of search and call for
application.

An applicant who does not meet any of the above minimum

qualifications and fails to submit any of the documentary requirements
shall automatically be disqualified from the search process.

5. Submission and Pre-evaluation Process. - The procedure for the

submission and pre-evaluation of applications for the LUC Presidency is as
follows:

An applicant or his/her representative must submit all the required

documents to the SCP Secretariat within the prescribed period.

The SCP Secretariat shall transmit the original and photocopies of the
documents submitted by the applicant to the SCP. All original documents
submitted by an applicant that are accepted by the SCP secretariat must
be returned to the applicant within sixty (60) days after the completion of
the search and selection processes.

The SCP Secretariat shall submit a status report relative to 5.a and 5.b, as
well as a summary of documents received and the issues it encountered,
to the SCP Chairperson within ten (10) calendar days after the deadline
set in the Published Notice.

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 Upon receipt of the SCP Secretariat Report, the SCP shall convene within
a reasonable period to determine if the documents screened and pre-
evaluated by the SCP Secretariat are indeed complete. The SCP shall
also look into the documentary issues that the SCP Secretariat
encountered and reported, and all the documents attached to the report to
validate the decision of the SCP Secretariat. During this period, the SCP is
given the authority to ascertain, validate the validity of the compliance with
the minimum requirements and/or documentary requirements.

If the SCP decides to disqualify an applicant because of failure to comply

with all the minimum requirements and/or submit all the documentary
requirements, it shall immediately inform the applicant, staling the reasons
for the disqualification.

f A motion for reconsideration of an applicant's disqualification may be filed

with the SCP and should be resolved by the SCP within five (5) days from
the receipt of the MR. Decisions of the SCP may be appealed to the GB.
The Decision or resolution of the SCP disqualifying an applicant for failure
to submit the complete requirements on time shall be final. All original
documents shall be returned to the applicant.

In case the SCP has determined, that there are three or more qualified
applicants, the SCP through its Chairperson shall immediately send formal
notices to the applicants inviting them to proceed with the succeeding
phases of the search, i.e., the public presentation and panel interview to
be held at the LUC premises.

In case the SCP has determined that there are less than three (3)
applicants who have submitted applications or less than three (3)
applicants who have qualified, the SCP shall report the same to the GB.

6. Criteria for Evaluation.

In general, applicants for LUC presidency shall be evaluated in, but not limited
to, the following major areas:

Professional Competence
Academic Background
Public Forum/Presentation
Panel Interview

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 The evaluation instrument shall be developed by the SCP subject to the
approval by the GB.

7. Search Process.

The screening and selection of candidates/applicants shall observe the

following process:

a. Profile Appraisal

The SCP shall devise its appraisal form considering the requirements for
the position.

b Panel Interview by the SCP;

i. The sequence of the interview shall be determined by drawing of

lots.

U. Each of the applicants shall be interviewed using a set of

predetermined questions formulated and agreed upon by the
SC and rated accordingly using an evaluation criteria sheet
devised by the SCP.

Each member of the Committee shall be allowed to ask a

minimum of three (3) questions. Each question, however, may
be followed up by another clarificatory question.

Questions related, but not limited to the following areas may be

asked during the individual interview:

a Leadership skills
b Relations with LUC community and the general public
c Management competencies
d Resource generation/Good relations with Alumni
Personal values/Stature in the academic profession
Commitment to academic excellence and promotion of
academic freedom

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 v. The same process shall be observed up to the last interviewee.

vi There shall be a designated place, which shall serve as the

holding area for applicants waiting for their turn to be
interviewed.

Nothing in this process, however, shall prevent the GB from

conducting the interview of the applicants for better
appreciation of the applicants' abilities and readiness for the
position.

c Public Forum/Presentation;

The applicants shall appear before an audience composed

primarily of representatives coming from the following sectors:
the students, faculty, non-teaching staff, LGU, parents, alumni
association and other stakeholders.

Prior to the scheduled public forum/presentation, the

aforementioned concerned sectors shall select from among
themselves, representatives who shall act as the sector's
spokespersons during the public forum.

Hi. An evaluation criteria sheet shall be devised by the SCP to rate

the applicant's presentation.

The sequence of the individual presentation shall be

determined by drawing of lots.

After drawing lots, a five-minute recess shall be declared to give

a chance to the presenter to prepare while the rest shall be
ushered to a separate waiting area where they will not have the
opportunity to listen to the presentations being done by other
candidates.

The applicant shall be given a maximum of fifteen (15)

minutes (depending on the number of applicants) to give a
brief description about himself/herself and present to the
public his/her mission/vision for the LUG.

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 The presenter shall be allowed to use slide presentations or
presentations with the aid of any equipment provided that they
submit a printed report of their presentation to the SCP before
the presentation.

A timekeeper shall be assigned to remind the applicant two (2)

minutes before the expiration of the fifteen (15) minutes given
and another reminder at the expiration of the fifteen (15)
minutes.

The same process shall be observed up to the last presenter.

After the last presenter there shall be a 15-minute recess

for the preparation of the Open Forum.

Sheets of paper will be made available during the presentation

for those, which shall be read by the moderator for the
applicants to respond.

The SCP shall screen questions from the audience to avoid

inappropriate queries which shall be derogatory to the
applicant.

Finalization and Submission of the SCP Report

The SCP shall submit the names of all qualified candidates
ranked based on the accumulated scores that each obtained in
the major areas for evaluation to the GB. Furthermore, the SCP
shall also submit to the GB the summary of the criteria
evaluation sheet and the procedures followed/used for the
Search.

8. Re-opening of Submission of Applications. - The LUGS GB shall reopen the

submission of applications for LUC President if upon report of SCP:

a Less than three (3) aspirants have submitted applications; or,

b Less than three (3) aspirants have qualified.

The SCP shall publish the Notice of Search in accordance with Number 2
Publication of Notice of Search for LUC President of this Annex. Applicants who
have already submitted his/her application and

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 documentary requirements during the previous search need not submit
anew.

After re-opening the submission of application, and there are still less than
three (3) qualified applicants, the LUC GB may choose to reopen the search
or choose from the qualified applicants per evaluation of the Search
Committee.

9. Appointment.

The GB shall forward to the Local Chief Executive the list of three (3) qualified
candidate/s / applicant/s and the recommended candidate/applicant from
among them.

The LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position of the LUC will be

appointed by the LCE, being the appointing authority pursuant to the powers
and duties of Municipal Mayors, City Mayors, and Governors as provided for
in Sections 444 (b)(1)(v), 455 (b)(1)(v) and 465 (b)(1)(v), respectively, under
Chapter III of RA No. 7160.

10. Hold-Over. In the event of the expiration of term of an LUC President, the
concerned LUC GB may allow hold-over capacity of its President under the
following conditions:

The LUC has substantially undertaken the activities for the evaluation for
re-appointment of the incumbent President;

The GB has not yet resolved whether the President will be reappointed for
a second term, or in case the President has signified his/her intention not
to be re-appointed, the GB has not yet appointed a new President;

The GB has approved the hold-over capacity before the expiration of the
term; and,

No hold-over capacity shall exceed the period of six (6) months. After the
expiration of that period and no President has been elected, the GB shall
designate an 01C-President.

11. Re-appointment of LUC President under Secondment. - The

reappointment of LUC President under secondment shall, aside from complying

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 with the requirements prescribed below, strictly adhere to the requirements of
Civil Service Commission (CSC) Mc No. 15 s 1999 as amended by CSC
Resolution No. 06-1165 dated July 5,2006, the Guidelines on Secondment, and
the applicable provisions of the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other
Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA), Revised 2018 issued by the CSC.

a Six (6) months prior to the end of the first term of an incumbent LUC
President/Administrator or equivalent position, he/she may apply for
re-appointment for second term subject to the evaluation of his/her
performance by an Evaluation Committee constituted by the GB. An
LUC President/Administrator or equivalent position who will undergo
evaluation for a second term, must not have been convicted of any
administrative offense or crime.

b. The Evaluation Committee shall submit the results of its evaluation to the
GB.

The GB recommendation for the re-appointment of the LUC

President/Administrator or equivalent position to the LCE must be a
majority of the sifting members. Otherwise, the GB shall constitute the
SCP.

The GB, however, upon its discretion, may opt to constitute the SCP to open
the selection/search process to other interested applicants for the position of
President/Administrator or equivalent position of the LUC. Moreover, in case there
is no re-appointment, another search will be conducted.

CIAO 18 series of 2022 Policies. Standards and Guidelines coil. Grant sutra Recoonnion as a Hher EdtjIjon Instibitlon to Local Universities and Collages (LUCG
Annex F. Process of Revocation of Institutional Recognition (IR) Issued to LUG

The concerned CHED Regional Office (CHEDRO), upon conducting an

annual regular monitoring visit, shall recommend to the Executive
Director the revocation of Institutional Recognition (IR) issued to a
particular local university or local college, if it failed to comply with the
minimum requirements as stipulated in CM0 18 Series of 2023;

The Executive Director shall direct the Legal and Legislative Service
(LLS) together with the Office of Institutional Quality Assurance and
Governance (010AG) to conduct validation activities in coordination with
concerned CHEDRO;

The LLS shall submit to the Executive Director the result of the validation
activities and its recommendation;

The Executive Director shall recommend appropriate action to the

Commission en Banc (CEB) based on the report of the LLS;

The CEB shall decide based on the findings and recommendations of

the Executive Director; and

The LLS and the CHEDRO shall implement the decision of the CEB.

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