10 Questions
What is the time period within which the respondent can appeal the Board's or Commission's decision?
15 days
To which court can the respondent appeal the Board's or Commission's decision?
Court of Appeals
Who can file charges against any licensee?
Any person, firm, association or corporation
What is the requirement for filing charges against a licensee?
The charges must be in writing and sworn to by the person making them.
What procedure governs the administrative investigation before the Board?
The rules and regulations of the Commission on administrative investigation.
What rights does the respondent have during the administrative investigation?
The right to a speedy and public hearing, and to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
After how long can the Board entertain an application for a new certificate after the revocation of a certificate?
1 year
What is the Board's authority regarding the revocation and reissuance of certificates?
The Board can reissue certificates, but only with the approval of the Commission.
What is the Board's authority to investigate acts and practices constituting cause for suspension or revocation of a certificate?
The Board can investigate on its own initiative (motu proprio).
What is the purpose of the administrative investigation conducted by the Board?
To determine if a licensee's certificate should be suspended or revoked.
Study Notes
New Electrical Engineering Law
- Republic Act No. 7920, signed on February 24, 1995
- Regulates the practice, licensing, and registration of electrical engineers and electricians
Definition of Terms
- Practice of electrical engineering includes:
- Consultation, investigation, valuation, and management of services
- Design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates
- Supervision of erection, installation, testing, and commissioning
- Supervision of operation and maintenance
- Supervision of manufacture and repair of electrical equipment
- Teaching of electrical engineering subjects
- Taking charge of sale and distribution of electrical equipment
Powers and Functions of the Board
- Decide on the cancellation of examination papers and bar examinees from future examinations
- Refuse or defer registration, reprimand with stern warning, suspend or revoke certificate of registration
- Delist name from the roll of professional electrical engineers, registered electrical engineers, and registered master electricians
- Reissue or return certificate of registration
Qualifications for Registered Electrical Engineers
- Must be a citizen of the Philippines
- At least 21 years old
- Of good reputation with high moral values
- No final conviction of an offense involving moral turpitude
- Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from a recognized university
Qualifications for Registered Master Electricians
- (Section not provided in the given text)
Professional License
- Signed by the commissioner and bearing the registration number and date of issuance
- Valid until withdrawn, suspended, or revoked
- Licensee must pay annual registration fees for three consecutive years and comply with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements
Continuing Professional Education Program
- Guidelines prescribed and promulgated by the Board, subject to Commission approval
- Incorporates the creation of a CPE council
- Decision of the Board is final and executory unless appealed to the Commission or Court of Appeals
Disciplinary Actions
- Charges against licensees may be filed by anyone, and the Board may investigate on its own initiative
- Rules and regulations of the Commission on administrative investigation govern the procedure
- Respondent has the right to a speedy and public hearing and to confront and cross-examine witnesses
Re-issuance of Revoked Certificates and Replacement of Lost Certificates
- The Board may, after the expiration of one year from the date of revocation, entertain an application for a new certificate, subject to Commission approval
Test your knowledge on Republic Act No. 7920, also known as the 'New Electrical Engineering Law', which provides regulations for the practice, licensing, and registration of electrical engineers and electricians. Learn about the title, definitions, and key provisions of the Act.
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