Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Composition. - The PAMB-SMR shall be composed of the following:

(a)The regional executive director of the DENR Region VI, as ex officio chairperson;

(b)The mayor of the City of Sagay, as ex officio co-chairperson;

(c)The chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources of the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Sagay, as ex officio member;

(d)The chief of police of Sagay City, as ex officio member;

(e)The punong barangays of Himoga-an Baybay, Old Sagay, Taba-ao, Bulanon, Vito and Molocaboc, all of Sagay City, Negros Occidental, as ex officio members;

(f)The city planning and development officer of Sagay City, as ex officio member;

(g)Five (5) representatives from nongovernment organizations, as members, who shall be endorsed by heads of organizations which are based in the City of Sagay, Negros Occidental, and have established and recognized interest in protected areas. These representatives shall include: two (2) representatives from fisherfolk organizations, one (1) representative from duly registered commercial fishing associations, one (1) representative from the youth sector and one (1) representative from the civic-oriented organizations;

(h)A representative of Sagay Ecumenical Council, as member;

(i)A representative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, as member; and

(j)The Reserve Superintendent (hereinafter provided), as member.

The members shall choose from among themselves the vice chairperson of the PAMB-SMR.

The non ex officio members of the PAMB-SMR shall serve for a term of five (5) years. The two (2) co-chairpersons, the vice chairperson and the members shall not receive compensation but shall be entitled to reasonable per diem incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with existing budgeting and auditing rules and regulations.