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Preamble To Article 3 CONSTI AND BYLAWS
Preamble To Article 3 CONSTI AND BYLAWS
Preamble To Article 3 CONSTI AND BYLAWS
Duran, Ivan, B.
Palaya, Joshua, M.
Pernecita, Erica, B.
We, the students of University of Rizal System Angono, imploring the help of the
Almighty God to establish a body of English pre-service volunteer teachers and in the
development of the youth as future service teachers of the nation, do hereby adopt and
promulgate this Constitution and By-laws that shall advance, implement, and maintain our goals,
and aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality, comradeship, democracy
and to promote general welfare of all the students, and engender continuous improvement of
student achievement and learning.
ARTICLE I
NAME AND DOMICILE
Section 1. The name of this English student teachers’ organization shall be known as the
URSA’s Backpack League of English Student Teachers which shall hereinafter be referred to as
URSA’s BLEST.
Section 2. The seat of the URSA’s BLEST shall be located inside the premises of the school.
ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES
Principles
Section 1. The URSA’s BLEST shall have the power which emanates from the student body. It
shall be an autonomous, unified, and treated as an isolated organization from other organization
established inside the school premises.
Section 2. The URSA’s BLEST shall uphold the mission, vision and core values of the
University. These shall be served as the guide in working the best interest of the student body.
Section 3. The URSA’s BLEST manifests the participatory democracy, freedom, responsible
servant-leadership, comradeship, collaboration, unity, and accountability and efficiency in
serving. These values, principles, and action shall be translated into practical through academic,
socio-civic and leadership programs and activities.
Objectives
4.1 To contribute for the social welfare and extend services in the name of education.
4.2 To serve as an active forum for English students ideas and sentiments regarding
community development, and societal and educational changes.
4.3 To empower pre-service English teachers to strive for excellence, leadership, social
responsibility.
4.6 To seek and engender educational changes for the full development of the human
potential, respond to social realities, and promote academic freedom.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP, MEMBERS’ RIGHTS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUES
Section 1. The members of the URSA’s BLEST shall be a bona fide student of the University
enrolled in Batchelor in Secondary Education, majoring in English who are interested to be a
volunteer teacher, whom shall be committed to be in service and maintain accountability at all
times.
Section 2. The members of the URSA’s BLEST always promote the use of English as a second
language and always bring it into practice in teaching young learners.
Section 3. The membership of the URSA’s BLEST are expected to comply with all the duties
and obligations needed to execute.
3.1 It will be the duty of every member to uphold the Constitution and By-Laws, conform
with the imposed rules of the URSA’s BLEST and of the University.
3.2 It will be the duty of every member to exercise the rights and privileges towards the
betterment of the whole organization. Below enumerates the rights of every member:
3.2.2 The right to participate actively and be informed to programs, meetings, rules, regulations
and other consideration that matter.
3.2.3 The right to suffrage, to apply for a position, to nominate and to be elected into office and
to exercise other electoral practices.
3.2.4 The right to proper representation and participation in meetings and assemblies of the
organization.
ARTICLE IV
STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. Duties and Responsibilities of Officers
The elected officers of the organization must oath to be a responsible, reliable, and
trustworthy leader to their members. A leader can be considered great if s/he possessed the
qualities of being a good leader. The following are the duties and responsibilities of every
officers of the organization from the upper position of the hierarchy down to the least position:
1.1 President
The President is responsible to supervise and outlook the whole organization, for s/he is
the embodiment and the face of the whole organization.
A President should not be a biased to all of his/her constituents. S/he must oversee the
members of the organization with all equality and fairness.
Should be a good decision-maker.
Serves as the pillar and brain of the whole organization.
Must be present at all times especially in meetings or any important matter that requires
his/her presence.
Should know the Constitutions and By-laws of the organization.
Discussed the approval of proposal and projects to the organization.
Work jointly to the organization’s advisors.
Assist the President in all matters with regards to the whole organization.
Serves as the head of the organization when the position of the President is unattended.
Familiarize with the President’s plans and be prepared to assume his/her duties.
Be acquainted with all the materials that have been sent by the President.
Serves as the host at meetings; must greet the guests and newcomers of the organizations
pleasantly.
1.3 Secretary
1.4 Treasurer
Record and obtain all of the documents with regards to the financial matter of the
organization.
Discuss with the organization’s advisor the annual budget that will be used for the
upcoming year.
Responsible for financial planning and budgeting.
Must be the control tower of the organization’s fund; document all the collected and
disbursed money.
To have an accurate record of membership funds, the treasurer must coordinate with the
organization’s secretary.
Regularly report the funds in the meetings about the financial status of the organization.
1.5 Auditor
Capable of making and distributing materials (posters, leaflets, brochures and etc.) which
promotes and advocates the works of the organizations.
Keeping and building a good image for the organization by doing beneficial works.
Monitoring the school and student’s opinions about the organization.
Must build a good relationship to other organization and to the public especially to the
fellow students.
Capable of speaking in public to promote the organization.
Must be digitally knowledgeable to become competent in building public image even in
the internet world.
1.8 Sentinels
Every representatives must embody their respective year level (1-4) in each meeting that
is about to happen.
Serves as the face of their represented year level.
Should relay all of the conceptualized and implemented projects of the organization to
their own year level.
Serves as a middleman and a communicator for the members of each year level to the
members of the committee.
The members of the committee are elected and appointed by achieving the requirements
needed in order to prove their credibility, capabilities, and abilities to lead the organization. The
eligibilities that the officers must attain/possess are stated in this section.
2.1 President
The elected President must be a legitimate and registered member of the URSA’s
Backpack League of English Student Teacher (URSA’s BLEST).
Must be a senior (4th) in college and a student taking the BSE course, majoring English.
S/he must be flexible and can balance all of his/her task as a member of the officer and as
a student. The appointed President must be passionate and dedicated to his/her work to be
able to lead the organization.
An appointed President must have good grades and exhibits efficiency in performance to
make a work well done.
It is highly considered that an officer should have previous experiences about leadership
and governance.
The position for President will be decided by receiving the majority of the votes being
casted.
2.3 Secretary
The Secretary of the organization is decided when s/he is a certified member of the
URSA’s Backpack League of English Student Teacher (URSA’s BLEST).
Should be a junior (third year) college student of University of Rizal System, Angono
Campus and a BSE student, majoring in English.
Must flexible at handling schedules and managing time.
Having a good grades and having an academic standing can be considered.
It is necessary that a Secretary must know how to organize and file papers to
keep it safeguarded.
The position of the Secretary of the organization is fulfilled if the criteria are
achieved and the highest number of votes is acquired.
2.4 Treasurer
2.5 Auditor
The title for Public Relation Officer is acquired by the legitimate member or
candidate of the URSA’s Backpack League of English Student Teacher.
It is open to all year level who wishes to run for the position, must be a
student from BSE course, majoring in English.
It is highly acknowledged when s/he has a good public image.
Must display a good personality and sociable enough to build connections to
the public.
The position is obtained by receiving the majority of the votes.
The House of Representatives are divided into four which came from all
year levels;
(1) A first year student of BSE-English for the First Year
Representative.
(2) A second level of college student to fulfill the role of the Second
Year Representative.
(3) A third year college for the Third Year Representative.
(4) A fourth year college for the position of Fourth Year
Representative.
All club members are eligible for election. However, no person shall serve
more than two consecutive terms in the same office. An officer shall hold office for
one academic year from the fate of his selection or shall hold office until his
respective successor has been duly elected and qualified. In addition, no person
shall hold more than one (1) position during the same term.
3.1 President
The President of the organization can only lead and served the organization
in one academic year.
After the term of the President, the members will elect a new leader for the
organization.
The terms of office of the Vice President concluded when a year passed.
The annual election for the position will be held to appoint a new Vice
President.
3.3 Secretary
The terms of office for the Secretary only last in just one year and finished
once the academic year ended.
A new organization’s Secretary will be elected when a new academic year
reopens.
3.4 Treasurer
The terms of office for the Treasurer only last in just one year and finished
once the academic year ended.
A new organization’s Treasurer will be elected when a new academic year
reopens.
3.5 Auditor
The terms of office for the Auditor only last in just one year and finished
once the academic year ended.
A new elected Auditor for the new school year will replace the previous
Auditor.
The term of the Public Relation Office shall be one school year, until their
successors are elected at the next annual election.
3.8 Sentinels:
There shall be elections of sentinels every school year.
No person shall ever hold the same position more than two consecutive
terms, unless approval is given by the Faculty Advisor.
Section 4. Prohibitions
Below are the factors that are considered unexpected from the officers being
elected in a certain position. These shall be avoided by the elected officials in order
not to jeopardize the function of the organization. These can be the rational for
sanctions and worst, impeachment.
4.1 President
Exploitation of Authority.
Commitment of any violation against the ideals and policies of the club,
including but not limited to insubordination, laxity in duty, excessive
absences from meetings, and gross misconduct.
Not being able to ensure that the organization follows its mission, policies
and procedures.
Not being capable to guide and oversee the organization or the members - so
they can stay on track towards reaching their agreed upon goals.
4.3 Secretary
Malfeasance in office.
Negligence of duty such as maintaining effective records and documents of
the organization, and not ensuring that meetings are effectively organized
and noted in minutes.
Absenteeism and Tardiness.
4.4 Treasurer
Abuse of power/Corruption.
Unable to protect the organization against fraud and theft, and ensuring safe
custody of the organization’s money.
If s/he can’t make sure that the members of the organization understands the
financial record.
4.5 Auditor
Misuse of authority/Fraud.
Lacking the capacity to assess financial operations and ensure that the
organizations are running efficiently.
If an auditor is unable to do the tasks assigned such as tracking cash
flow from beginning to end and verifying that an organization’s funds are
properly accounted for.
4.8 Sentinels
Using force in inappropriate way with the reinforcement of the power and
authority bestowed to their title or position.
Incapability of creating peace and order in the organization.
Making disturbance to the organization and imposing violent acts that break
the harmony of the organization.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES/SPECIAL COMMITTEES/AD-HOC
COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VI
ADVISOR-SHIP
Section 2: The URSA’s BLEST Advisor must have the following qualifications:
2.3 Competent, willing and able to work and participate with the students,
student-teachers or leaders from planning to the implementation of the
organization’s programs, activities and projects.
Section 3: The URSA’s BLEST Advisor shall lead, assist and monitor the
members, participants, as well as the implementation of the activities, projects, and
programs, even the meetings.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1. General Meetings
Each member must only have one vote and no proxy shall be allowed in
voting. Votes falling to the majority of the meeting attendees shall be sufficient and
binding to all. In case of a tie, the President or the Acting Chair shall cast the vote
to break the tie.
ARTICLE VIII
ELECTIONS
Section 2. Inauguration
2.1 The inauguration of the new officers shall be done in the office of
URSA’s BLEST. The Inauguration shall take place in the same place where
election is conducted.
2.2 The officers shall take an Oath of Office upon the beginning of their
term of office and shall be administered by organization President upon election of
officers.
“I, (name), from (Course and Section) who have been elected as (position), do solemnly swear that I will
conscientiously and faithfully discharge to the best of my ability the duties and responsibilities of my virtue
of office; that I shall uphold and defend the URSA’s BLEST Constitution and By-Laws and bear true faith
and allegiance to the same, that I shall abide upon the imposed laws and decrees of the organization, that I
will actively and jointly participate in the organization and that I impose this obligation upon myself
voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion.
So help me God.”
2.3 The elected officers shall then take their Oath of Office:
Section 3. Vacancies
3.1 Any vacancy to any position due to undesirable circumstances (death,
resignation, impeachment and etc.) shall be filled and must be the subject to the
recommendation of the student body to ensure organization’s functions is
uncompromised.
3.2 The position that is considered vacant shall be filled and the President of
the URSA’s BLEST must appoint among the qualified members who shall serve
the remaining period.
ARTICLE IX
DISCIPLINE AND IMPEACHMENT
b. The member who violated the rules and regulations of the organization will
be given a warning for the first offense. Second offense is subject to
suspension. The third offense may result to the said member to be removed
from the organization.
c. The officer who has been proven guilty by violating the rules and
regulations of the organization may result to his/her suspension. If the act is
proven severe like falsification of documents, misuse of funds or other
severe violations, the officer is then impeached from his/her position upon
deliberations agreed by other members with the matter.
ARTICLE X: FINANCE
ARTICLE XI
ADOPTION, RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Section 1: Adoption and Ratification
1.1 The proposal may adopt and ratified in this Constitution and shall be
added every two (2) years.
1.2 Proposed adoption and ratification may directly suggest by the general
members through petition in regular meeting and shall present prior to the formal
meeting.
1.3 Proposed adoption and ratification will be legally accepted when
formally reviewed by the general members and hereby approved once, majority of
the votes casted.