Section 4October 28, 1997, Sec./Art. 4

Establishment of a National Council for Children's Television. – There is hereby established a National Council for Children's Television (NCCT), hereinafter referred to as the Council, which shall be attached to the Office of the President for purposes of administrative supervision.

The Council shall be composed of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the President for a term of three (3) years: Provided, That of the first appointees:

a) the term of the first set of two (2) members shall be for three (3) years;

b) the term of the second set of two (2) members shall be for two (2) years; and

c) the term of the remaining member shall be for one (1) year.

The members of the Council shall elect a chairperson from among themselves.

Members of the Council shall be appointed on the basis of their integrity, high degree of professionalism and having distinguished themselves as an authority in the promotion of children's rights to responsible television programming and shall represent the following sectors, namely: academe, broadcast media, child development specialists, parents and child-focused non-government organizations duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and with membership preferably in all the cities and provinces throughout the country. The nominees shall be nominated by their respective organization and the Council for the Welfare of Children in consultation with the Advisory Committee.

The members of the Council shall serve and continue to hold office until their successors shall have been appointed and qualified. Should a member of the Council fail to complete his/her term, the successor shall be appointed by the President, but only for the unexpired portion of the term.

The ranks, emoluments and allowances of the members of the Council shall be in accordance with the Salary Standardization Law and other applicable laws.