SEC.. 4. Mandate. The Commission shall preserve and develop the culture,
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tradition, institutions, and well-being of Muslim Filipinos, in conformity with the
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country's laws and in consonance with national unity and development.
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SEC. 5.
Composition of the Commission.
The Commission shall be
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composed of nine (9) full-time members who are Muslim Filipinos and shall be
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headed by a Secretary: Provided, that one (1) of the Commissioners shall come from
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the women sector, one (1) from the Youth Sector and another Commissioner shall
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come from the Ulama sector:
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Commissioners shall come from the same Muslim Filipino tribe at any given time, to
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ensure a more equitable representation in the Commission. The President shall
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appoint the regular members of the Commission.
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academic degree holders and must 'speak and write fluently the English and/or
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Arabic languages. They shall be individuals who possess the highest degree of
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integrity and have the endorsement of their respective tribes or sectors.
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Provided finally, that not more than two (2)
The Commissioners shall be
In no case shall the Commissioners appoint representatives to act on their
behalf.
The Commission may create·a Council of Advisers to be composed of
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cultural, religious, traditional, and tribal leaders.
The Council shall advise the
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Commission on matters pursuant to the Commission's mandate.
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SEC. 6. Term of Office. The Secretary, who shall be the Chief Executive
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Officer of the Commission with Cabinet.rank, shall attend the Cabinet-level meetings,
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appointed by the President from among the nine (9) Commissioners, and shall serve
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for a period of four (4) years. The Commissioners shall have a term of office of four
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(4) years without prejudice to reappointment by the President.
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Should a Commissioner fail to complete his or her term, the President shall
appoint a successor and will only serve for the unexpired portion of the term.
The Secretary and the Commissioners shall have the rank, salary, and
privileges as those of a Cabinet Secretary and Assistant Secretaries, respectively.
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SEC. 7. Removal from Office: The President may, remove any member of
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the Commission before the expiration of his/her term, upon the recommendation of
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any Muslim Filipino tribal group or
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proper due process required by pertinent laws.
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for cause and after observance of the