Section 7Sec./Art. 7

Creation and Composition of the Marawi Compensation Board. - There is hereby created an independent and quasi-judicial body to be known as the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB), hereinafter referred to as the Board. It shall be composed of nine (9) members, who shall possess the following qualifications:

(a) Must be of known probity, competence and integrity;

(b) Must have a deep and thorough understanding and knowledge of compensation as a concept in international law and Philippine law;

(c) At least three (3) of them must be members of the Philippine Bar, preferably Maranao lawyers, who have been engaged in the practice of law for at least five (5) years; and

(d) Two (2) representatives of civil society organizations at least one of whom is either a Sharia lawyer or a Muslim traditional leader.

There should be one (1) licensed physician, one (1) certified public accountant, one (1) educator and one (1) licensed civil engineer.

The Board shall organize itself within thirty (30) days from the completion of appointment of its members and shall thereafter organize its Secretariat.