Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Central Cebu Protected Landscape. - Protected Area Management Board (CCPL-PAMB) . - There is hereby created a CCPL-PAMB which shall have sole jurisdiction, power and authority over the CCPL for all matters that may affect biodiversity conservation, watershed protection and sustainable development. In addition to the duties and functions enumerated in the implementing rules and regulations of the NIPAS Act, the CCPL-PAMB, which shall decide by consensus or majority vote, shall have the following duties and functions:

(a) Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the CCPL and to the declaration of policy set forth under the NIPAS;

(b) Issue rules and regulations for the resolution of conflicts through appropriate and effective means;

(c) Adopt rules and procedures in the conduct of business, including the creation of committees to which its powers may be delegated;

(d) Approve the management plan and oversee the office of the Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) ;

(e) Establish criteria and set fees for the issuance of permits for activities regulated by this Act or the management plan;

(f) Recommend the deputization of appropriate individuals, including local community leaders, for theâ™ enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct or management of the CCPL;

(g) Approve fees and charges in accordance with DENR Department Administrative Order No. 51, Series of 2000 and raise funds for the CCPL;

(h) Manage the allocation of the Central Cebu Protected Landscape Fund and other funds for the CCPL, ensure their proper administration and render accounting; and

(i) Recommend appropriate policy changes to the DENR and other government authorities.

The DENR, through the Regional Executive Director (RED) , shall ensure that the CCPL-PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of conflict between administrative orders issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and the resolutions issued by the CCPL.PAMB, such conflict shall be referred by the CCPL-PAMB to the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its application from the CCPL.