member of the Board chosen by the Chairperson. The NCDA Executive Committee will resolve policy issues or program recommendations before presentation to the Board. Section 6. Sub-Committees. The Board shall have the following sub-committees: Sub-Committee on Accessibility on Built Environment and Transportation – chaired by the DPWH Sub-Committee on Training, Employment and Livelihood – chaired by the DOLE Sub-Committee on Auxiliary Social Services – chaired by the DSWD Sub-Committee on Health – chaired by the DOH Sub-Committee on Information, Communications and Technology chaired by the DOTC Sub-Committee on Advocacy – chaired by the PIA Sub-Committee on Education – chaired by the DepEd Sub-Committee on International Disability Network – chaired by the DFA The members of the sub-committees shall be selected by the Sub-Committee Chairperson from among the members of the Board and other experts on their specific areas of concern. The Board may create such other sub-committees and task forces as may be deemed necessary to carry out its functions. Local Government Units (LGUs) are encouraged to create local committees on disability affairs and may designate a coordinator for PWD programs and services. Funds for such purpose may be sourced out by the LGUs concerned from their respective annual appropriations pursuant to Sections 35 and 36 of the Local Government Code. Section 7. The Secretariat. The Board shall have a Secretariat which will provide the machinery to coordinate functions, organized services, monitor policies and plans and evaluate the implementation of programs and services for persons with disabilities as may be required by the Board in the exercise of its functions. It shall be headed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the chairperson upon the favorable recommendation of the Board. The Chairperson shall also appoint the other officer and staff of the Secretariat upon the favorable recommendation of the Board. The man divisions of the Secretariat shall be as follows: Office of the Executive Director Administrative Division Programs Management Division Information, Education and Communication Division Technical Cooperation Division Section 8. Donations. The Council, through the Chairperson or such other official as may be authorized by the Board, shall solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations in accordance with government rules, regulations and policies.