Section 41Sec./Art. 41

Composition. - The Council shall be composed of the following:

(a) Secretary of DOH as Chairperson;

(b) Secretary of DepED;

(c) Secretary of DOLE;

(d) Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG);

(e) Chairperson of CHR;

(f) Chairperson of CHED;

(g) One (1) from the academe/research;

(h) One (1) representative from medical or health professional organizations;

(i) One (1) one representative from nongovernment organizations (NGOs) involved in mental health issues.

The members of the Council from the government may designate their permanent authorized representatives.

Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Act, the members of the Council from the academe/research, private sector and NGOs shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from a list of three (3) nominees submitted by the organizations, as endorsed by the Council.

Members representing the academe/research, private sector and NGOs of the Council shall serve for a term of three (3) years. In case a vacancy occurs in the Council, any person chosen to fill the position vacated by a member of the Council shall only serve the unexpired term of said member.