Section 6
SEC. 6. The governing body of the State College shall be the Board of Trustees of the Basilan State College. It shall be composed of the Minister of Education and Culture or his duly designated representative as chairman, the Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority of Region IX, the President of State College, the Chairman of the Regional Executive Council, Region IX as ex-officio members, and three (3) prominent citizens of the province to be appointed by the President of the Philippines as members. Of the three appointed members one shall be an authority on science and technology, one on agriculture, and one on the professions; Provided, they have demonstrated competence and ability in their respective areas, Of the first group appointed, the President shall designate one to serve for one year, and one to serve for two years, Thereafter, persons appointed to succeed such members shall hold office for a term of four years and until their successors who should be an expert in the same field shall have been appointed and qualified. In case of permanent vacancy, the position shall be filled by appointment by the President of the Philippines. Such appointee shall hold office for the unexpired term only. When the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports is unable to perform his duties as chairman of the Board due to illness, absence or other cause, or in case of a vacancy in the office, the Deputy Minister of Education, Culture and Sports shall temporarily perform the functions of the chairman of the said Board. The chairman may assign qualified officials to represent him with full authority in the Board.