Section 12Sec./Art. 12

Qualifications of the Administrator. -The Administrator must possess the following qualifications:

(a) Natural born Filipino citizen;

(b) Holder of any bachelors degree;

(c) Must possess the necessary civil service eligibility; and

(d) With five (5) years experience as an officer of a cooperative or official or employee in a government office or NGO dealing with cooperatives.

Any person appointed as Administrator shall, upon appointment, divest oneself of any direct or indirect pecuniary interest or dealings with any cooperative.