Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Camiguin Tourism Council -

(a) There is hereby organized the Camiguin Tourism Council, hereinafter referred to as the Council, which shall be the primary policy-making, planning and coordinating body in the development of tourism in Camiguin and administration of ecotourism sites therein. The Council, which shall convene upon the effectivity of this Act, shall be composed of:

(1) The Provincial Governor of Camiguin, as Chairperson;

(2) The municipal mayors of all the municipalities of Camiguin, who shall elect from among themselves the Councils Vice Chairperson;

(3) A member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Camiguin, duly designated by such body; and

(4) Two (2) representatives from the private sector, nominated by the private sector tourism industry organizations in Camiguin and appointed by the Chairperson of the Council, who shall serve for a period of two (2) years.

The Council may create such committees and provide for the functions and the memberships thereof to assist it in the proper and effective performance of its functions.

(b) In order to provide assistance and support to the Council in the performance of its functions, the following shall serve as advisors:

(1) The Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA);

(2) The Regional Director of the DOT for Region X;

(3) The Regional Director of the DENR for Region X;

(4) The Regional Director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for Region X; and

(5) The Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for Region X.

The Council may call on other government agencies and offices to provide advice and assistance on matters relating to the performance of its functions and the development of tourism in Camiguin.

(c) The Council shall ensure that constituencies, sectors and groups, whose interests may be affected by the tourism development in Camiguin, are given sufficient opportunities to be heard. The Council shall pursue consultations with relevant sectors and constituencies, conduct research, and engage the services and assistance of experts and other resource persons, as may be needed in the performance of its functions.

(d) The Provincial Government of Camiguin shall provide a Secretariat for the Council, including the necessary expenses for the performance of its official functions and activities.

(e) The functions of the Council shall be harmonized with the functions and responsibilities of the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), the protected area superintendents and the regional ecotourism committee to avoid any overlap or conflict.1wphi1