Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Qualifications of Chairperson and Members of the Board. - The Chairperson or members shall, at the time of their appointment, possess all the following requirements:

(a) A citizen and a resident of the Philippines;

(b) At least thirty-five (35) years of age;

(c) Of good moral character;

(d) Not convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of an offense involving moral turpitude;

(e) Have at least five (5) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to their appointment;

(f) A holder of a post-graduate degree in nutrition and dietetics or a related field as determined by the Commission from an institution recognized by the CHED;

(g) Have at least five (5) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to their appointment;

(h) A member in good standing of the AIPO;

(i) Not a member of the faculty of any school, college or university where a course in nutrition and dietetics is offered at the time of appointment; .

(j) Not an owner, shareholder, manager, consultant, staff or in any way connected to a review school or center; and

(k) Not an officer, board member or trustee of the AIPO.

Provided, That any person who is appointed as Chairperson or member of the Board shall automatically resign from any teaching position in any school, college or university, and/or review program for the local nutrition-dietetics board examinations. They shall not have any pecuniary interest in, or administrative supervision over, any institution offering nutrition and dietetics programs, including review classes.