c) Issuance of Certificates of Tribal Membership. Only the recognized registered leaders are authorized to issue certificates of tribal membership to their members. Such certificates shall be confirmed by the NCIP based on its census and records and shall have effect only for the purpose for which it was issued. All Certificates of Tribal Membership previously issued under Executive Order No. 122-B, and 122-C, as amended, shall be validated by the ICCs/IPs in accordance with their own process and shall be endorsed to the NCIP for confirmation and recording purposes. Section 3. Indigenous Political Leadership Development. Indigenous leadership emerges from the dynamics of customary laws and practices. Indigenous leaders evolve from a lifestyle of conscious assertion and practice of traditional values and beliefs as seen, among others, by the following attributes: a) Demonstrates sustained wisdom and integrity in the administration of justice and pronouncement of judgments and decisions based on truth and the maintenance of peace; b) Model head of the family, as a provider and protector of family and community values such as cooperation, sharing and caring; c) Contributes and makes decisions aimed at protecting the ancestral domain, community peace, truth, IKSPs and sustaining harmonious relationships with neighboring tribes; d) Recognized authority on customary laws and practices, conflict resolution mechanism, peacebuilding processes, spiritual , rituals and ceremonials; and e) Personal integrity and honesty. The NCIP shall support the initiatives, projects and activities of ICCs/IPs that will strengthen and develop their socio-political and leadership systems. Section 4. Recognition of Socio-Political Institutions and Structures. The ICCs/IPs have the right to use their traditional justice systems, conflict resolution institutions or peace building processes which are oriented to settlements, reconciliation and healing, and as may be compatible with national laws and accepted international human rights, in all conflict situations between and among IP individuals and between and among other ICCs/IP communities. The NCIP shall assist ICCs/IPs to document cases resolved under the indigenous justice systems, conflict resolution mechanisms and peace building processes in order to provide references to be used in resolving conflicts involving ICCs/IPs. Section 5. Support for Autonomous Regions. The autonomous regions created under the 1987 Constitutions, in accordance with their requirements and needs, shall be strengthened and supported by the State, following the principles of self-governance and cultural integrity. ICCs/IPs not included or outside Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras shall use the form and content of their ways of life as may be compatible with the fundamental rights defined under the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and other internationally recognized human rights. Section 6. Mandatory Representation in Policy Making Bodies. The ICCs/IPs shall be provided mandatory representation in all policy making bodies and in local legislative councils. ICC/IP representation shall be proportionate to their population, and shall have the same privileges as the regular members of the legislative bodies and/or policy making bodies. ICC/IP representatives shall be qualified and chosen by their own communities in accordance with a process to be determined by them. In consultation with ICCs/IPs, the NCIP in close coordination with DILG shall come up with appropriate measures to ensure the full participation of ICCs/IPs in matters affecting their development. Such measures shall also include the provision of technical assistance to develop the ICC/IP representative’s knowledge of traditional socio-political systems, customary laws, justice system and skills in interfacing with non-IP governance and policy making. Page 12