The Board of Directors.
SEC. 10. The Board of Directors. - The corporate powers of the Network shall be exercised, all its business conducted and all its property controlled and held by the Board of Directors. It shall be composed of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines. The Board shall be made up of the following:
two (2) members from the Government sector;
two (2) members from the private sector, one (1) of whom shall have at least ten (10) years of experience in the broadcast industry; and
one (1) member from the education sector.
Qualifications of the Members of the Board.
SEC. 11. Qualifications of the Members of the Board. - The members of the Board shall be of proven and unquestionable probity, integrity, honesty, impartiality, reputation, and knowledgeable of the broadcast industry. They shall not be, in any way, connected with any other broadcasting corporation or hold any position that may conflict with their functions and duties as Directors of the Network.
If a member shall be appointed to another government office or runs for any elective position, he shall be deemed to have vacated membership in the Board on the day of his appointment or filing of his candidacy, as the case maybe.
Term of the Members of the Board.
SEC. 12. Term of the Members of the Board. - The initial appointees of the President of the Philippines shall have the following terms:
Three (3) directors, one from each sector, for two (2) years; and
The other two (2) directors, one (1) each from the government and private sector, for four (4) years.
Subsequent appointees shall serve a term of four (4) years, without reappointment. Appointment to any vacancy in the Board shall be for the unexpired portion of the term of the predecessor.
The members shall elect among themselves one who will serve as Chairman of the Board. The Board shall meet at least twice a month to discuss matters of policy in order to effectively carry out the provisions of this Act.
Functions and Duties of the Board of Directors.
SEC. 13. Functions and Duties of the Board of Directors. - The general functions and duties of the Board of Directors shall be as follows:
to carry out the provisions of this Act;
to exercise the corporate powers, and conduct all business of the Network;
to decide matters of policy; and
to submit to the President of the Philippines and the Congress a comprehensive annual report on the operation of the Network within the first sixty (60) days of the fiscal year.
The Network General Manager.
SEC. 14. The Network General Manager. - The Network General Manager shall be elected by the Board, of which he need not be a member. In the latter cases, he shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board. He shall also be the Chief Operating Officer of the Network, who shall be responsible for the proper administration and management of the Network in accordance with the policies laid down by the Board.
If the Network General Manager is absent, or is incapacitated by reason of illness or for any other cause, is temporarily unable to perform his duties, the Board of Directors may designate an officer-in-charge to act in his place and stead during such absence from duty.
Powers and Functions of the Network General Manager.
SEC. 15. Powers and Functions of the Network General Manager. - Subject to the control and supervision of the Board, the Network General Manager shall have the following powers and functions:
submit policy recommendations and propose measures necessary to carry out the objectives and functions of the Network for the consideration of the Board;
recommend to the Board for approval an organizational structure and plantilla for personnel of the Network, in accordance with existing laws, rules and regulations;
execute, administer and implement policies and measures approved by the Board;
Submit to the Board an annual budget and such supplemental budgets as may be necessary for its consideration and approval;
represent the Network, its dealings with other persons, entities, agencies and institutions, whether public or private, domestic or foreign, subject to the limitations and conditions herein provided;
appoint, subject to the confirmation by the Board, discipline or remove for cause, officers and personnel of the Network in accordance with the Civil Service Law, rules and regulations; and
perform such other functions and duties which may be assigned to him by the Board.
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
