Board of Directors.
Section 9
SEC. 9. Board of Directors.—The Corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors, composed of the following: Minister of Agriculture, as Chairman; Minister of Natural Resources; Minister of Finance; Minister of Industry; Minister of Trade; President of the Corporation; and Three (3) other members from the private sector to be appointed by the Prime Minister for a term of three (3) years: Provided, That one of the three (3) members from the private sector shall be chosen from among the leaders of duly-registered cooperatives and organizations of small dairy farmers and producers as referred to in Sections 3 and 12 herein. In case any Minister is unable to assume office for whatever reason, the Prime Minister shall designate any government official to that vacant position. In case of vacancy in the Board from the private sector, the same shall be filled by the Prime Minister for the unexpired term. No person shall be appointed as member of the Board unless he is a citizen of the Philippines, at least 21 years old, of established integrity and competence, and is not disqualified by any provision of law, rules, and regulations-