Commissioners of the Authority.
Section 9
SEC. 9. Commissioners of the Authority.— There shall be in the Authority a Commissioner who shall be assisted in the exercise of his powers and the performance of his functions and duties, by one Deputy Commissioner. The Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner shall be appointed by the Executive Board with the approval of the President of the Philippines. The Commissioners shall have at least seven years experience in school or educational administration and a holder of at least a Master's Degree or its equivalent conferred by a reputable educational institution. The Commissioner shall receive an annual salary equal to the salary of an undersecretary of an executive department, and the Deputy Commissioner an annual salary equal to that of bureau director. The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner shall serve for a term of nine years from the date of their respective appointments and they shall not be removed except for cause. In case of vacancy in the position of the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, the Board may appoint a successor who shall serve for the unexpired portion of the term of his predecessor.