Section 10Sec./Art. 10

Meetings of the Board.- The Board shall regularly convene at least once every quarter of the NAS System school calendar:Provided,That upon the effectivity of this Act, the Board shall immediately convene and conduct monthly meetings for purposes of choosing and appointing the Executive Director, the members from the academe and sports community, and an organization plan for the NAS System.

The Chairperson of the Board may call a special meeting whenever necessary:Provided,That members are notified in writing at least three (3) calendar days before said meeting.

A majority of all members holding office at the time the meeting is called shall constitute a quorum for Board meetings:Provided,That the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson of the board are among those present in the meeting. In the absence of the Chairperson, an Undersecretary of the DepEd shall be duly designated by the Chairperson as alternate to sit in the meeting.

All members who are not receiving regular compensation from the government shall receive reasonable per diem to be determined by the Board for every meeting of the Board, subject to existing rules and regulations observed by the boards of similar specialized institutions.