Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Selection, Appointment and Qualifications of the Four (4) CEOs of National or Multinational Corporations and the Two (2) Prominent Academicians. - A search committee shall be formed and constituted by the President of the University, in consultation with the Chairperson of the Board. The search committee shall take charge of recruiting, consulting with potential candidates and recommending to the President of the University and the Chairperson of the Board at least six (6) prominent CEOs of private corporations and four (4) prominent academicians for possible appointment by the President of the Philippines as members, representing the national or multinational sector, and the academe. The search committee shall conduct a thorough background check of the candidates.

The search committee to be formed and constituted by the President of the University and approved by the Board Chairperson shall have five (5) members who shall elect from among themselves their Chairperson.

The members of the Board representing the private sector shall be Filipino citizens: Provided, That should a CEO be of foreign nationality, the CEO shall be represented by a Filipino member of the corporation. Upon appointment, they shall assume office after taking their oaths before the Chairperson of the Board or the Chairpersons duly designated representative.