Powers and Duties of the Chairman.
Section 17
SEC. 17. Powers and Duties of the Chairman.—The Chairman shall also be the Managing Head of the Board, and shall have the following powers and duties: (a)Prepare the agenda for the meetings of the Board and submit for its consideration and approval the policies and measures which he deems necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this Act; (b)Manage the affairs of the Board subject to the policies of the Board; (c)Gather and compile statistical data required for the effective implementation of this Act; (d)Provide, through Philippine diplomatic missions, such information as may be of interest to prospective foreign investors; (e)Collate, analyze and compile pertinent information and studies concerning areas that have been or may be declared preferred or pioneer areas of investment; (f) Assist registered enterprises and prospective investors to have their papers processed with dispatch by all government offices, agencies, instrumentalities and financial institutions; (g) Act as liaison between investors seeking joint venture arrangements in particular areas of investment; and (h) Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Board.