Section 31Sec./Art. 31

Secretariat. The NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM shall have its own Secretariat and shall be headed by an Executive Director, who shall be appointed by the IACAT. The Executive Director must have adequate knowledge of, training and experience in the phenomenon of and issues involved in OSAEC, CSAEM and in the field of law, law enforcement, ICT, social work, and child protection. The Executive Director shall be under the supervision of the IACAT and shall perform the following functions:

(a)Actas the administrative officer of its Secretariat;

(b)Advise and assist the IACAT Chairpersons in formulating and implementing the objectives, policies, plans and programs of the NCC-OSAEC-CSAEM, including those involving mobilization of government offices as well as other relevant government offices, task forces, and mechanisms;

(c)Oversee the referral pathway protocols;

(d)Oversee all operational activities;

(e)Provide assistance to law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of OSAEC and CSAEM cases;

(f)Ensure the security of the database of OSAEC and CSAEM cases;

(g)Ensure effective and efficient performance of functions and prompt implementation of objectives, policies, plans and programs;

(h)Propose effective allocations of resources for implementing objectives, policies, plans and programs;

(i)Submit periodic reports to the IACAT members on the progress of objectives, policies, plans and programs;

(j)Coordinate with the DOJ-OOC to monitor compliance of internet intermediaries pursuant to the latter's obligations under thisAct; and

(k)Perform other duties as the IACAT Chairs may assign.