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had been released or (2) when measures for the protection and
enhancement of the civil, human, political or religious rights of
the lumads, Christians and other minorities in the autonomous
region ordained by the Constitution and this Organic Act, are not
respected or are violated or are not implemented within one (1)
year from its enactment.
The President may suspend the Regional Governor for a
period not exceeding six (6) months for willful violation of the
Constitution, this Organic Act or any existing law that applies to
the autonomous region.
SEC. 2. Cabinet Membership. – As far as practicable, it
shall be the policy of the national government that there shall be
at least one (1) member of the cabinet with a rank of a department
secretary who is an inhabitant of the autonomous region to be
recommended by the Regional Governor in consultation with
elected officials and concerned sectors of the autonomous region.
SEC. 3. Shari'ah and Tribal Courts; Coordination With
Central Government or National Government. – The Regional
Government shall maintain close coordination with the central
government or national government for an effective administration
of justice in the autonomous region.
SEC. 4. Representation of Autonomous Region in General
in the Central Government or National Government. –
Representation of the inhabitants of the autonomous region in
the central government or national government may be done by
appointment or election.
Appointment of inhabitants of the autonomous region to
positions in the central government or national government shall
be subject to central government or national government
standards and guidelines. Such appointment shall be made only
upon recommendation by the Regional Governor after consultation
with the Regional Assembly and the concerned sectors of the
autonomous region.