Section 9Sec./Art. 9

Powers and Functions of the PAMB. - The PAMB of the MBSCPL, which shall decide by consensus or majority vote of the members present constituting a quorum of majority of all the members, shall have the following powers and functions in addition to those provided under Republic Act No. 7586 or the NIP AS Act of 1992 and its implementing rules and regulations:

(a) Issue rules and regulations to prohibit acts that may be prejudicial to the MBSCPL 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 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 for the enforcement of the laws, rules and regulations governing the conduct or management of the MBSCPL;

(g) Approve fees and charges in accordance with existing guidelines and raise funds for the MBSCPL;

(h) Manage the allocation of the MBSCPL Fund, and other funds for the MBSCPL, ensure their proper administration and render accounting; and

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

The DENR; through the RED, shall ensure that the PAMB acts within the scope of its powers and functions. In case of a conflict between administrative orders of national application issued by the DENR pursuant to the NIPAS Act and the resolutions issued by the PAMB, the PAMB shall notify the DENR Secretary who shall decide whether to apply the rule or withdraw its application in the MBSCPL.