years. The Chairmanship of the Commission shall then rotate among the nine (9) Commissioners to ensure that leadership in the Commission is not monopolized or dominated by one particular tribal group. No Commissioner shall serve as Chairman for two (2)consecutive terms. 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 religious, traditional, and tribal leaders. The Council shall advise the Commission on matters pursuant to the Commission’s mandate. Section 6. Term of Office. - The Commissioners shall have a term of office of six (6)years without prejudice to reappointment by the President. Of the nine (9) Commissioners, the first three appointed shall hold office for a term of six (6)years, the next three (3) appointed shall hold office for a term of four (4) years, and the last three appointed shall hold office for a term of two (2)years. Should a Commissioner fail to complete his or her term, the President shall appoint a successor Commissioner represents. from the tribe or sector the The successor will only serve for the unexpired portion of the term. The Chairman of the Commission and Commissioners shall have the rank of Department Secretary and Undersecretaries respectively and shall be subject to the same qualifications as provided under existing laws. 4