Chair
1. Supervise the team in the implementation of the provisions specified in Administrative Order No.8;
2. Supervise and control the inflow and outflow of information in the BPI's Biosafety Database;
3. Preside over the BPI Biotech Core Team meeting;
4. Issue and/ or initial memoranda and letters pertaining to biotechnology and biosafety;
5. Provide relevant technical and policy guidelines for recommendation to the BPI Director; and
6. Perform other functions as assigned by the Director.

Vice Chair
1. Act as Chair in the absence of Chairman and perform the specified duties and responsibilities of the Chair;
2. Assist the team in the implementation of biotechnology activities; and
3. Perform other functions as assigned by the chairman.

Members:
1. Provide technical and administrative support in the processing of application forms, evaluate completeness and sufficiency of submitted applications, conduct environmental risk assessment and establish registry of regulated products;
2. Prepare office protocols in the implementation of A.O. No.8 for the Chair’s approval;
3. Prepare accomplishment reports and other documentations; and
4. Perform otherrelevant function as assigned by the Chair and Co-Chair.

Secretariat
1. Provide administrative and technical support in the documentation of reports, proposals, guidelines and other procedural activities relevant to A.O. No.8;
2. Facilitate the farming-out of documents to agencies, STRP members, and other relevant institutions;
3. Implement the office system of the core team;
4. Formulate and maintain a library system in the implementation of A.O. No.8;
5. Follow up and coordinate network activities of the core team; and
6. Perform other relevant functions as assigned by the Chair and Vice-Chair.