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Practice question: Powers and Functions of the Monetary Board

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Practice question

The Monetary Board conducts a meeting through videoconferencing and otherwise meets the Act's quorum, concurrence and record requirements. A challenger relies solely on the absence of physical co-location. What does section 11 as amended provide?
  1. It expressly permits meetings through modern technology, including videoconferencing.
  2. It categorically prohibits all remote meetings.
  3. It allows remote meetings only for private bank employees.
  4. It abolishes quorum during video meetings.
  5. It eliminates the duty to preserve proceedings.

Legal references

  • New Central Bank Act, RA 7653, sections 6, 14–15, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1993/ra_7653_1993.html
  • RA 11211, sections 2–3 amending New Central Bank Act sections 3 and 11, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11211_2019.html

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