Section 7. Composition of the CCPL-PAMB. —
The members of the CCPL-PAMB are as follows:
RED of the DENR-Region VII, as chairman;
Provincial planning and development officer of the Province of Cebu;
The mayors of the cities of Cebu, Talisay, Toledo and Danao and the municipalities of Minglanilla, Consolacion, Liloan, Compostela and Balamban, or their duly designated representatives;
One representative from each barangay covering the CCPL;
At least two representatives from local POs with stakes in the CCPL, chosen from among themselves;
At least three representatives from the local NGOs with stakes in the CCPL, chosen from among themselves; and
One representative from government agencies involved in the CCPL management.
Each member of the CCPL-PAMB shall serve for a term of five years and shall be considered to represent his or her sector and deemed to carry the vote of such sector in all matters. In the case of members who are government officials, the term of office shall be attached to the office held.
The members of the CCPL-PAMB shall be appointed by the Secretary of the DENR in conformity with the provisions of the NIPAS Act. As a transitory provision, the initial members of the CCPL-PAMB shall be nominated from the current members of the interim PAMBs of the five component areas of the CCPL. Their nominations shall be conducted in a joint meeting of the current members of the interim PAMBs duly called for the purpose: Provided, further, That at least fifty percent (50%) of the members shall be women.
In the selection of the representatives of POs and NGOs, preference shall be accorded to those organizations that are involved in the conservation, protection and development of the CCPL. Representation shall be by institution and shall aim to achieve balance in representation by geographic location or areas.
The representatives from the local government units (LGUs) and national agencies in the CCPL-PAMB shall include among their duties the appraisal of their respective constituents, office or sector of the CCPL-PAMB-approved or other relevant policies, rules, regulations, programs and projects and ensuring that the provisions of this Act are observed, complied with and used as reference and framework in their respective plans, policies, programs and projects. Failure to comply with the foregoing shall subject such representative to disciplinary action as the PAMB may provide.
The members of the Board shall not receive any salary but shall be entitled to reimbursements for actual and necessary expenses incurred, either in their attendance in meeting of the Board or in connection with other official business authorized by a resolution of the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations.