Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Board of Directors. The QCDA shall be governed by a board of directors, hereinafter referred to as the "Board", which shall be composed of nine (9) members, who shall be the following:

(a) The Quezon City Administrator as Chairperson;

(b) The head of the Quezon City Department of Housing;

(c) The head of the Quezon City Planning Department;

(d) One (1) representative from the Quezon City Local Housing Board who stall not be an elected public official, to be nominated by tire Local Housing Board members themselves;

(e) Four (4) representatives from the private sector, all bona fide residents of Quezon City; and

(f) One (1) representative from the City Development Council who shall not be an elected public official and who shall be nominated by the officers of the City Development Council.

Appointive members of the Board must be qualified by the Fit and Proper Rule as determined by the GCG in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10149. They shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from a shortlist submitted by the GCG in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10149: Provided, That in all Board positions, the GCG shall give utmost consideration to the nominees recommended by the City Mayor and the City Council of Quezon City, recommending at least three (3) names for every vacant position.

The members of the Board may receive per diems, allowances, and incentives in accordance with the guidelines promulgated by the GCG.

The Board shall meet regularly at least once a month, but special meetings may be called either by the Chairperson or by five (5) members of the Board, when necessary. Five (5) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum and any approval of business shall require the concurrence of at least five (5) members.

The Board may hire from time to time up to a maximum of two (2) consultants from the private sector who are known professionals in the urban renewal and housing industry, with proven track record. They shall be entitled to receive honoraria to be determined by the Board.