Composition and Term of the Committee on Nominations
- Every accredited professional organization must maintain a permanent Committee on Nominations.
- Committee composed of five immediate past national presidents; if unavailable, successors or current Board members may fill the slots.
- The most recent past president serves as Chairman.
- Chairman serves until replaced by the next incoming past president.
- Members serve until replaced on a first-in, first-out basis.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee on Nominations
- Actively search, screen, and select qualified nominees for appointment to the professional regulatory Board.
- Submit to the National Board of Directors a list of five qualified nominees ranked by preference for every vacancy.
- Comply with requirements set by the PRC regarding nomination and selection.
Search and Screening Process
- Nomination based strictly on merit, integrity, and fitness.
- The Committee must actively seek persons with demonstrated outstanding qualifications.
- Appointment to regulatory Boards is a privilege, not a right.
Criteria for Selection of Nominees
- Nominees must meet statutory qualifications for their profession plus additional criteria:
- Proven leadership, demonstrated through awards and active participation in professional, social, or civic organizations.
- Professional competence and experience evidenced by positions held, years of practice, and honors.
- Impeccable integrity with strong commitment to high professional standards, verified by conduct, interviews, and testimonials.
- Up-to-date knowledge demonstrated by teaching, research, continuing education, publications, and advanced degrees.
- Availability and capability to fulfill Board Member duties such as exams preparation, administrative hearings, and inspections.
Grounds for Disqualification from Nomination
- Completion of at least two terms on the regulatory Board to allow rotation of qualified members.
- Incumbent national officers of the professional organization are ineligible.
- Candidates who solicit or use improper influence for nomination are disqualified and presumed unfit.
Nominee Documentation Requirements
- Nominees must complete a Personal Data Sheet or Nomination Form prescribed by the PRC, sworn under oath.
- Must submit clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Ombudsman.
Submission and Validity of Nominee Lists
- The National President submits the Board-approved resolution recommending up to five nominees per vacancy, ranked by preference.
- Lists must be submitted not later than three months prior to the vacancy.
- Nominee list valid only for the current vacancy; subsequent vacancies require new nominations.
Handling of Failure or Refusal to Submit Nominees
- The PRC notifies accredited organizations of vacancies.
- If an organization fails or refuses to submit nominees, the PRC may:
- Recommend reappointment or hold-over of the incumbent if authorized by law.
- Recommend appointment of another qualified person based on prescribed criteria.
- PRC can exercise same authority if the Committee ignores nomination criteria.
PRC's Duties in Nominee Evaluation and Recommendation
- Upon receiving nominations, the PRC publishes nominee names in newspapers and on Commission bulletin boards for public scrutiny.
- Invites derogatory information submission within ten days from publication.
- Adopts a resolution recommending three nominees, ranked by preference, to the President.
- Submits resolution to Office of the President at least two months before vacancy with a request for appointment issuance 30 days before licensure exams.
Reappointment and Appointment of Board Members and Chairman
- Board members who served less than half a term and demonstrate exemplary performance may be recommended for reappointment if allowed by law.
- For chairman vacancies:
- PRC consults with outgoing Chairman, Board members, and professional organizations.
- PRC may recommend incumbent Board members or other qualified persons with outstanding qualities.
- A separate resolution for chairman nominees is submitted to the President.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.