62 STAT.] PHILIPPINES-EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION-MAR. 23, 1948 sentative of American educational interests in the Philippines; and (d) four citizens of the Philippines, at least two of whom shall be prominent in the field of education. The six members specified in (c) and (d) of the last preceding para- graph shall be resident in the Philippines and shall serve from the time of their appointment until the succeeding December 31 next fol- lowing such appointment. They shall be eligible for reappointment. The United States members shall be designated by the Chief of Mission; the Philippine members by the Chief of Mission from a list of names submitted by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. Vacancies by reason of resignations, transfers of residence outside of the Philippines, expiration of term of service, or otherwise shall be filled in accordance with this procedure. The Directors shall serve without compensation, but the Foundation is authorized to pay the necessary expenses of the Directors in at- tending meetings of the Board. Article 6 The Board shall adopt such by-laws and appoint such committees as it shall deem necessary for the conduct of the affairs of the Foundation. Article 7 Reports as directed by the Secretary of State of the United States of America shall be made annually on the activities of the Foundation to the Secretary of State of the United States of America and to the Government of the Republic of the Philippines. Article 8 The principal office of the Foundation shall be in the capital city of the Philippines but meetings of the Board and any of its committees may be held in such other places as the Board may from time to time determine, and the activities of any of the Foundation's officers or staff may be carried on at such places as may be approved by the Board. Article 9 The Board may appoint an Executive Officer and determine his salary and term of service, provided however, that in the event it is found to be impracticable for the Board to secure an appointee acceptable to the Chairman, the Government of the United States of America may provide an Executive Officer and such assistants as may be deemed necessary to ensure the effective operation of the program. The Exec- utive Officer shall be responsible for the direction and supervision of the Board's programs and activities in accordance with the Board's resolutions and directives. In his absence or disability, the Board may appoint a substitute for such time as it deems necessary or desirable. 1881 Expenses. By-laws and com- mittees. Annual reports. Principal office, etc. Executive Officer.
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