Creation and Membership of the Council.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Creation and Membership of the Council.—To implement the policy enunciated in Section Two of this Decree, there is hereby created a Fishery Industry Development Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, which shall be composed of the following: Secretary of Natural Resources Chairman Secretary of Agriculture Member Secretary of National Defense Member Secretary of Trade Member Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communications Member Governor of the Central Bank of the Philippines Member Chairman of the Development Bank of the Philippines Member President of the Philippine National Bank Member Chairman of the Board of Investments Member Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Member and Executive Officer A representative of the inland fisheries associations Member A representative of the marine fisheries associations Member The two representatives from the private sector shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years by the Secretary upon the recommendation of the Director. Upon the effectivity of this Decree, the Council shall be constituted. The Council shall meet at least once a month: Provided, That the Chairman may convene the Council in special meetings to consider urgent matters. If the Chair-man cannot attend any meeting, the members present shall select from among themselves a temporary presiding officer. If any of the members shall not be able to attend any meeting of the Council, he shall send a duly authorized representative to exercise his powers and perform his functions. The Council shall adopt rules and regulations necessary to govern its proceedings. The Executive Officer shall be charged with the duty of implementing the policies and guidelines established by the Council.