Section 5. Exercise of Powers and Functions of the Commission. —

The Chairperson of the Commission, and the Commissioners as members thereof shall sit and act as a body to exercise general administrative, executive and policy-making functions of the Commission. The Commission shall establish and maintain a high standard of admission to the practice of all professions and at all times ensure and safeguard the integrity of all licensure examinations.

The Chairperson shall act as the presiding and chief executive officer of the Commission. As presiding officer, he/she shall preside over the meetings of the Commission sitting as a collegial body. As chief executive officer of the Commission, he/she shall be responsible for the implementation of the policies and the programs adopted by the Commission for the general administration of the Commission. He/she shall perform such other activities which are necessary for the effective exercise of the powers, functions and responsibilities of the Commission.