Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 496)
The Professional Regulation Commission is mandated by Presidential Decree No. 223 to submit and recommend nominees to the President for appointment to the various Professional Regulatory Boards from among those nominated by bona fide professional organizations accredited by the Commission.
The selection and nomination of persons to the Professional Regulatory Boards should be based strictly on merit, integrity, and fitness.
The Committee on Nominations shall be composed of the five (5) immediate past national presidents of the organization. If any of the five are unavailable, the next most recent past president shall serve. If there are not enough past presidents, incumbent Board of Directors members selected by the Board shall serve in the Committee, with the most recent president serving as Chairman.
The Committee on Nominations is responsible for actively searching, screening and selecting qualified nominees; submitting to the National Board of Directors the names of five (5) qualified nominees ranked in order of preference for every vacancy; and complying with all PRC requirements regarding the selection and nomination process.
Nominees should have proven leadership qualities, professional competence and experience, impeccable integrity, up-to-date knowledge of current theories and practices, and the time, capacity, and capability to perform the duties of a Board member.
Those who have already completed at least two (2) terms in the Board; incumbent national officers of the professional organization; and those who directly or indirectly solicit or use influence to seek nominations, which is considered unprofessional conduct.
Each nominee must accomplish a Personal Data Sheet or Nomination Form prescribed by the PRC, subscribed under oath, and submit current clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Office of the Ombudsman.
If the organization fails or refuses to submit nominees within the prescribed period, the PRC may recommend reappointment of the incumbent or permit hold-over capacity if authorized by law, or appoint another qualified person based on the criteria provided.
Upon receipt, the PRC publishes the list to invite derogatory information within ten (10) days, adopts a resolution recommending three (3) nominees ranked in order of preference to the President, and submits this resolution to the Office of the President not later than two (2) months before the vacancy occurs.