Qualifications of Board Members.
Section 5
SEC. 5. Qualifications of Board Members. - Each member of the Board shall at the time of his appointment: Be a citizen of the Philippines and resident thereof. Be at least thirty years of age and of good character. Hold the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), or Bachelor of Science in Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineering, conferred by an engineering school or college, legally chartered and of recognized standing. Be a registered Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineer (ACRE), or Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) engaged in the active practice of air conditioning and refrigerating engineering for at least ten years previous to his appointment, (provided that one year after the effectivity of this Act, only an Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineer shall be qualified for appointment); and Not connected directly or indirectly with any school for at least five years prior to his appointment to the Board.