Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Powers and Functions of the Executive Director. The Executive Director of the Institute shall:

(a) Implement and enforce research and policy direction and priorities, policies, decisions, orders, rules, and regulations determined by the Executive Board;

(b) Exercise administrative and supervisory functions over the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the policies, programs, and projects of the Institute;

(c) Recommend to the Executive Board, the following:

(i) Organizational structure of the Institute including the position classification and compensation of employees subject to Section 11 of this Act.

(ii) Appointment of research fellows, officers, and employees of the Institute:Provided,That the pool of research fellows shall include experts and researchers from diverse disciplines, public and private universities, and other research institution, and

(iii) Overall budget of the Institute;

(d) Submit to the Executive Board, regular reports on the Institute, to include annual reports on operations, status of programs and projects, and the financial condition of the Institute;

(e) Apprise regularly the Executive Board on the programs and projects of the Institute;

(f) Execute contracts, incur obligations, acquire and dispose of assets, and deliver documents on behalf of the Institute, including negotiated or consultancy contracts for personnel and for the Institutes pool of researchers within and outside of the UP, within the limits of the authority determined by the Executive Board.

(g) Generate and obtain logistical and financial support for the programs ad component units of the Institute with the assistance of the Executive Board:Provided,That in so doing, no conflict of interest exists with the objectives of this Act and the functions of the Institute;

(h) Not engage in any act that may result to a conflict of interest with the objectives, functions, ad powers of the Institute; and

(i) Exercise and perform such other powers, functions, and duties as may be authorized or assigned by the Executive Board, and in accordance with the objectives of this Act.