Section 47September 19, 1991, Sec./Art. 47

Functions. – The Board shall conduct examinations and nominate to the President, through the Secretary, successful candidates for appointments as foreign service officers, class VI. It shall receive and screen applications for the foreign service officer (FSO) examinations.

The Board shall prescribe the academic training and practical experiences required of candidates and determine the subjects on which the written and oral examinations shall be held. The Board shall prepare, conduct and grade the written examinations and certify to the Secretary for oral examinations those candidates who obtained a general average of seventy-five percent (75%) or higher. In the preparation of questions and the grading of examination papers on any subject, the Board may request, through the secretary of the department concerned, the assistance of any competent officer in the government service.