7. Propose legislation and initiate advocacy programs for the welfare of disabled persons. 8. Develop a broad public information and dissemination program on disability prevention, rehabilitation, full participation and equalization of opportunities. 9. Submit periodic reports to the DSWD Secretary on the activities of the Council. 10. Establish and maintain a data bank and referral system on disability prevention, rehabilitation, full participafion and equalization of opportunities. SECTION 5. Composition of the Council. The NCWDP is headed by a governing Board, the members of which are heads, or representatives of governmental and non- govemmental organizations, and of disabled persons as well as civic and cause oriented organizations. The Board shall be composed of the following members or their duly designated representatives: Government Offices Department of Social Welfare and Development – Chairman Department of Health – Member Department of Labor and Employment – Member Department of Education, Culture and Sports – Member Department of National Defense – Member Department of Agriculture – Member National Economic and Development Authority – Member Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Member Department of Interior and Local Government – Member Department of Trade and Industry – Member Department of Public Works and Highways – Member Department of Transportation and Communications – Member Department of Justice – Member Non-Government Offices Veterans Federation of the Philippines – Member Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of Disabled, Inc. – Member Private Representatives Two (2) disabled persons and one (1) each from the civic group and a cause oriented organization, all of whom shall be appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Chairman for a three (3) year term. SECTION 6. The Chairman. The Chairman of the Board shall have the following duties: To call and preside over the meeting of the Board. To manage and administer the affairs of the Council. To insure that the decisions and policies of the Board are implemented. To sign and reprsent the Council. To accept on behalf of the Council, gifts, grants or donations and to administer and disburse the same with the approval of the Board in accordance with government rules, regulations and policies. To enter into and execute such contracts as may be deemed necessary in the pursuit of the Council’s objectives, subject to the approval of the Board and in accordance with government rules, regulations