Revised
Standard Constitution and By-Laws of the
Supreme
Student Governments in Secondary Schools
Adopted
in its Entirety as
THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF
THE ILOILO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
[DepEd
Order No. 79, series of 2009]
PREAMBLE
We, the
students of ILOILO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, with the help of Almighty God, believing
in the need for a better organized student government and in the development of
the youth as future leaders of the nation, forming a unified student
organization that shall advance, implement, and maintain our goals and
aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality, justice and
democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and the academic standards
of our Alma Mater, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By-Laws
of the Iloilo National High School Supreme Student Government.
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1.
This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of
the Supreme Student Government of Iloilo National High School.
Section 2. For
purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student
Government of Iloilo National High School.
ARTICLE II
NAME AND DOMICILE
Section 1. The
name of the organization shall be known as the Iloilo National High School
Supreme Student Government.
Section 2. The
office of the SSG shall be located inside the premises of Iloilo National High
School located at Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City, Philippines.
ARTICLE III
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND
OBJECTIVES
Section 1. The
SSG of Iloilo National High School shall promote mutual understanding through
social, civic, intellectual, recreational, and scientific programs and
activities.
Section 2. The
SSG shall have the following objectives:
a. Develop
love of God and country, moral character, personal discipline, leadership and
efficiency among its members;
b. Train
members of effective and efficient leadership;
c. Help
the students develop self-confidence;
d. Promote
unity among leaders and the student body;
e. Maintain
school aspirations to promote quality education and academic excellence;
f. Serve
and protect students’ rights and welfare;
g. Represent
the studentry in the policy making body of the school concerning students’
welfare.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. All
bonafide students of Iloilo National High School are members of the studentry
to whom the SSG shall be accountable at all times.
ARTICLE V
RIGHTS OF STUDENTS
Section 1.
Every student has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and
expression.
Section 2.
Every student has the right to avail of all the services offered by the SSG.
Section 3.
Every student has the right to conduct and participate in all school
activities.
Section 4.
Every student has the right to information on all the issues and matters
concerning them.
Section 5.
Every student has the right to vote, to be nominated and be elected into
office.
Section 6.
Every student has the right to be represented in the different meetings and
assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of the studentry.
Section 7.
Every student has the right to due process.
ARTICLE VI
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF
STUDENTS
Section 1. Every
student has the responsibility to observe the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, and the rules and regulations of the School at all times.
Section 2.
Every student shall pay the SSG Developmental Fee as regulated and approved by
appropriate DepEd issuances.
Section 3.
Every student must support and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SSG
and the school.
Section 4.
Every student must abide by the SSG constitution and by-laws.
Section 5.
Every student must participate actively in all school activities and strive for
academic excellence.
Section 6.
Every student must exercise his/her rights and to do his/her responsibilities
as an SSG member.
ARTICLE VII
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SUPREME
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Section 1. The
Supreme Student Government shall be the highest governing body of the entire
Iloilo National High School studentry.
Section 2. The
SSG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
a. Formulate
and recommend programs that will address relevant issuances/concerns of the
studentry;
b. Plan
and implement policies and programs designed to protect and promote students’
rights and welfare;
c. Monitor
and evaluate the students’ activities in the school and in the community;
d. Create
committees necessary to address the needs of the students;
e. Make
recommendations to school authorities regarding student matters, affairs and
activities;
f. Serve
as the representative of the studentry in voicing their opinions, suggestions
and grievances;
g. Participate
in the crafting/formulation of the School Improvement Plans (SIP’s);
h. Act
as Coordinating Council of all campus co-curricular organizations;
i.
Have such other powers and duties
as the school authorities and the studentry may, from time to time, grant or
delegate, consistent with stated principles, objectives and school policies;
j.
Spearhead all DepEd-mandated
thrusts, programs and activities of the SSG, such as but not limited to
anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking, Brigada Eskwela, Tutorial Services for
Challenged Learners, and environmental programs;
k. Monitor
and supervise the elections of Supreme Student Government Officers for the
succeeding year;
l.
Monitor and coordinate elections
of other recognized campus co-curricular organizations;
m. Recommend
to the School Head the granting, renewal or revocation of accreditation of
campus student organizations;
n. Turn-over
financial assets, papers, documents, properties and other responsibilities to
the incoming Student Government Officers; and,
o. Submit
financial and accomplishment reports to the school authorities on a monthly
basis. Terminal report must be submitted to the school authorities and the
incoming SSG officers during the turn-over of responsibilities.
ARTICLE VIII
COMPOSITION, ELECTION,
QUALIFICATIONS AND
TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SSG
Section 1. The
officers of the SSG are the duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer, Year Level
Chairperson if applicable and the Year Level Representatives.
Section 2. The
Year Level Representative/s shall be elected depending on the number of
enrollees in the school pursuant to DECS Order No. 37, s. 2001.
Section 3. The Year Level Representative
who shall get the highest number of votes among the elected Year Level
Representatives in their respective year level shall serve as the Year Level
Chairperson of the year level concerned.
Section 4. All SSG elections shall be conducted school
wide every third and/or fourth week of February annually.
Section 5. Elections for the First Year Level
Representative/s shall be conducted every 1st week of July annually.
Section 6. The campaign period shall not be more than
five (5) school days prior to the SSG elections, unless otherwise stipulated in
an appropriate DepEd issuance.
Section 7. Candidates for all SSG
elective positions shall:
a. Be bonafide students;
b. Be of good
academic standing with a general average of 85 and above without any failing
grade during the 1st to 3rd grading period of the current school year;
c. Be of good moral
character;
d. Have not been
subject to any disciplinary sanction; and,
e. Have
paid the SSG Developmental Fee and other related SSG contributions since
his/her admission to the school.
Section 8. Once
elected, all SSG Officers, except the Year Level Representatives, shall be
considered resigned and ineligible from all major elective or appointive
positions in other clubs and organizations. Major elective or appointive
positions shall refer to the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer or equivalent
positions, including Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Associate Editor of
the School Paper or Publication.
Section 9. No
residency shall be required of the candidates for all SSG elective positions.
Section 10.
The officers of the SSG shall hold office for one academic year.
ARTICLE IX
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The
President shall be the chief executive officer of the SSG. He/She shall have
the following duties:
a. Preside
over all meetings and/or may designate another officer to preside for a
specific meeting;
b. Enforce
this Constitution, By-laws and other regulations that may be promulgated;
c. Sign
all official minutes, resolutions, correspondences, and other official papers
of the SSG;
d. Represent
the SSG in the School Governing Council and any official external or internal
affairs/functions;
e. Head
the Coordinating Council of the Campus Co-Curricular Organizations;
f. Implement
SSG programs and projects;
g. Create
Ad Hoc Committees, as the need arises, the Chairperson of which shall be
appointed by the SSG President; and,
h. Perform
such other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.
Section 2. The Vice-President shall have the following
duties:
a. Assist
the President in all matters where his/her assistance is necessary;
b. Assume
the Office of the President should the position become vacant;
c. Supervise
members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities;
d. Head
the Internal Affairs Committee and conceptualize programs and projects and plan
activities with the Year Level Representative; and,
e. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 3. The
Secretary shall have the following duties:
a. Keep
accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings of every meeting;
b. Keep
a file of all pertinent documents and papers of the SSG and make them
accessible to the studentry;
c. Call
and prepare all notices of SSG meetings;
d. Head
of Student Government Secretariat; and,
e. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 4. The
Treasurer shall have the following duties:
a. Keep
financial records of the SSG;
b. Serve
as the disbursing officer of all the SSG’s funds;
c. Prepare
the annual budget of the SSG;
d. Prepare
financial reports every month, after an activity, and at the end of term;
e. Formulate
pertinent financial guidelines for the organization
f. Head
the Finance Committee; and,
g. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 5. The
Auditor shall have the following duties:
a. Certify
the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement of funds;
b. Audit
all expenditures of the SSG funds;
c. Assist
the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;
d. Keep
and update inventory of all the SSG’s property;
e. Act
as the assistant head of the Finance Committee; and,
f. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 6. The Public Information Officer shall have the
following duties:
a. Popularize
the thrusts and objectives of the SSG;
b. Build
and maintain a credible image of the SSG;
c. Take
charge in the promotion of SSG projects and activities;
d. Head
the Publicity Committee; and,
e. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 7. The
Peace Officer shall have the following duties:
a. Help
the presiding officer to maintain peace and order during meetings;
b. Act
as disciplinary officer, if needed;
c. Maintain
peace and order within the premises of the school;
d. Act
as chief peace officer and over all Sergeant-at-Arms of subordinate
organization and classes;
e. Chair
the Students’ Welfare Committee and appoint its members; and,
f. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Section 8. The
Year Level Chairperson/s shall have the following duties, apart from the duties
enumerated in Section 9:
a. Act
as the year level head coordinator of all SSG programs and projects in his/her
year level.
Section 9. The
Year Level Representatives/s shall have the following duties:
a. Represent
his/her year level in all of the meetings of the SSG;
b. Serve
as the grievance desk for their respective year level;
c. Conceptualize
and implement programs and projects for their respective year level;
d. Assist
in the effective implementation of the SSG’s programs and projects; and,
e. Perform
such other duties assigned by the SSG.
ARTICLE X
PERMANENT COMMITTEES IN THE
SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Section 1. There
shall be seven (7) permanent committees in the SSG; namely, the Executive
Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, Secretariat, Finance Committee,
Publicity Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee and Special Projects
Committee. Members of each committee in the SSG shall be appointed by the
president from among the officers of the homeroom organization upon the
recommendation of the Chairperson of the committee.
Section 2. The
Executive Committee shall be headed by the President and shall act as the
administrative arm of the SSG.
Section 3. The
Internal Affairs Committee shall be headed by the Vice President and shall take
charge of all the matters regarding the members of the SSG and their functions.
Section 4. The
Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary shall be the official SSG work
group.
Section 5. The
Finance Committee shall be headed by the Treasurer and shall be assisted by the
Auditor. This committee shall take charge of all monetary matters and
properties of the SSG.
Section 6. The
Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public Information Officer and shall
be responsible for disseminating information on matters concerning the SSG.
Section 7. The
Students’ Welfare Committee shall be headed by the Peace Officer and shall look
after the rights of the students and act upon their complaints.
Section 8. The
Special Projects Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by the
president and shall implement programs and projects on anti-drugs abuse,
anti-smoking, Brigada Eskwela, Reading and Tutorial Services for Challenged
Learners and environment.
Section 9. Other
committees, permanent or ad hoc and in nature, may be created by the SSG as the
need arises.
ARTICLE XI
HOMEROOM CLASS ORGANIZATIONS
Section 1. There
shall be a homeroom class organization in every section composed of officers
parallel to the organizational structure of the SSG.
Section 2. The
homeroom class organization shall be responsible in implementing programs and
projects of each class.
Section 3. The
homeroom class organization shall assist the SSG in implementing its programs
and projects.
Section 4. The
homeroom class organization shall be guided by the designated class adviser who
must be part of the teaching staff of the school.
ARTICLE XII
COORDINATING COUNCIL OF CAMPUS
CO-CORRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS
Section 1. The
Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the Supreme Student
Government as the Chairperson.
Section 2. The
Coordinating Council shall be composed of the different Presidents of all
recognize legitimate campus co-curricular organizations.
Section 3. The
Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:
a. Coordinate
school-wide activities, which need the participation and involvement of the
whole studentry;
b. Provide
a consultative mechanism and support for the implementation of the various
programs and projects of all co-curricular organization;
c. Plan
programs and synchronize student activities in the campus;
d. Serve
as a venue to present accomplishment report, financial reports and such other
reports of the SSG and other organization as are necessary or required; and,
e. Set
rules and standards for the collection of membership fees or contributions by
recognized campus co-curricular clubs or organizations for the approval of the
School Head.
Section 4. The
Coordinating Council shall meet once every quarter or upon notice of the
Chairperson or upon the request of any of its members or as often as the
council may deem necessary.
Section 5. The
School Head shall serve as the Adviser of the Coordinating Council. As such,
all resolutions and agreements arrived at by the Coordinating Council shall be
the noted by the School-Principal.
ARTICLE XIII
SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ADVISER
Section 1. The
SSG adviser shall be designated by the School Head from among the three (3)
teacher-nominees submitted by the newly-elected SSG officers through a
resolution.
Section 2. The
SSG Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
a. preferably
Social Studies Teacher or Department Head or any competent, able and willing
teacher; and,
b. with
good moral character and reputation in the school and community.
Section 3. The
SSG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects, activities and meetings of
the SSG at all times.
Section 4. The
Advisorship in the SSG shall be equivalent to one teaching load (DepEd Order
No. 43, s. 2002).
ARTICLE XIV
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Section 1. The
Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the SSG COMELEC, shall be
established within forty-five (45) days before the day of election.
Section 2. The
SSG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will manage the electoral process,
including the campaign.
Section 3. The
SSG COMELEC shall be composed of eleven (11) members represented by each year
level who do not have vested interest in the election, or in any way related to
any of the candidates, and who shall select a chairperson among themselves.
Section 4. The
composition of the members shall be three (3) from the First Year Level
(incoming Second Year), four (4) from the Second Year Level (incoming Third
Year) and four (4) from the Third Year Level (incoming Fourth Year).
Section 5. The
member of the SSG COMELEC shall be appointed by the Adviser of the SSG.
Section 6. The
SSG COMELEC shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. Conduct
fair, honest and systematic elections;
b. Formulate
an Election Code or modify an existing Election Code if necessary subject to
the approval of the School Head;
c. Validate
the electoral proceedings and result;
d. Accept
or revoke candidacy;
e. Proclaim
the new set of officers;
f. Keep
all pertinent election papers/documents;
g. Decide
upon protest relative to the conduct and result of the elections;
h. Prepare
and distribute the necessary election paraphernalia, certificate of candidacy forms
and other election related materials before, during, and after the election;
and,
i.
Disqualify candidates who have
violated any of the guidelines, which have been promulgated.
ARTICLE XV
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Section 1. The
General Assembly of the SSG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom Class
Organization Presidents of the school.
Section 2. The
General Assembly shall be a forum for information and consultations, which
decisions shall be significantly considered.
Section 3. The
General Assembly shall be convened by the President once every two months
starting in the month of July and as the need arises.
ARTICLE XVI
MEMBERSHIP TO THE DIVISION,
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FEDERATIONS OF SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENTS
Section 1. As
a duly constituted SSG, and having adopted this standard Constitution and
By-Laws, this SSG shall be, and shall remain to be, an automatic member of the
Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme Student Governments.
Section 2. As
such, this SSG shall abide by the rules and regulations issued by the proper
federation consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Department of
Education.
ARTICLE XVII
MEETINGS AND QUORUM
Section 1. The
SSG shall conduct regular meetings every first and third week of the month or
as agreed upon by the officers of the SSG.
Section 2. Special
meetings of the SSG may be called upon by the President or by a majority of the
SSG officers.
Section 3. Majority
of the officers of the SSG (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4.
Each officer of the SSG is entitled to only one vote.
Section 5. No
proxy shall be allowed when voting.
ARTICLE XVIII
FINANCE
Section 1. The
SSG’s funds shall be classified into Trust funds and Special funds. Trust funds
shall consist of the SSG Developmental Fee, the amount of which shall be
regulated by the SSG in consultation and with the approval of the School Head
but in no case shall it exceed the limit set by the Department of Education in
an appropriate official issuance. The Special Funds are funds that come from
donations, sponsorship, fund-raising projects or any amount derived from
legitimate sources.
Section 2. All
receipts of money from all sources shall be evidenced by acknowledgement
receipts.
Section 3. A
monthly report on the receipts and/or collections made duly signed by the
Treasurer and the President and noted by the SSG Adviser shall be posted on the
SSG bulletin board and submitted to the School Head.
Section 4. The
SSG shall deposit all funds received and collected immediately to a reputable
bank under the account of the SSG President and Treasurer.
Section 5. The
organization may accept cash donations from any member or any public or private
person or institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the
integrity of the SSG.
Section 6. The
SSG may under take the fund-raising activities to subsidize its project and
activities.
Section 7. The
SSG shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the disbursement of
its funds, provided that it shall be actually, directly and exclusively used to
support and/or finance the SSG programs, projects and activities.
Section 8. All
disbursements and bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance with the
programs, projects and activities of the SSG as embodied in the yearly action
plan duly approved by the School Head.
Section 9. The
SSG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all fund disbursements
and bank withdrawals of the SSG. All fund disbursements and bank withdrawals
must be accompanied with an SSG resolution duly noted by the SSG Adviser and
all expenses supported by official receipts. The School Head shall be provided
a copy of all resolutions relative to the disbursements made.
Section 10. The
SSG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial
guidelines for proper financial management.
Section 11. At
the end of every activity, the SSG shall liquidate expenses before another
disbursement or bank withdrawal shall be authorized. Funds of the SSG shall be
audited at the end of the term of the SSG and at the end of every activity.
Section 12. Financial
statements shall be posted in the SSG Bulletin Board every month, printed in every
issue of the school paper, and furnished the School Head.
ARTICLE XIX
IMPEACHMENT, RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES
Section 1. The
officers of the SSG may be impeached on the following grounds:
a. Culpable
violations of the Constitution and By-Laws;
b. Gross
misconduct, violence to person in authority, negligence, and disloyalty to the
cause of the SSG and the school;
c. Non-attendance
in regular and special meetings for six (3) times without valid cause; and,
d. Abuse
or misuse of power and authority.
Section 2. Two-thirds
(⅔) vote of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide after hearing a
case of impeachment.
Section 3. The
decision of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer charged
shall be informed twenty (20) days prior to his/her impeachment case
proceedings, of the charge/charges and against him/her, to afford him/her the
opportunity to heard with or without a counsel in his/her defense.
Section 4. Resignation
of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take effect five (5) days
after the approval of the SSG officers.
Section 5.
Resignation of an appointed officer shall be in writing and shall take effect
immediately after the approval of the appointing authority.
Section 6. Any
vacancy in any of the positions for the reason of death, resignation,
impeachment, shall be filled, subject to the recommendation of the SSG.
Section 7. Any
vacancy in the SSG, except the position of the President, shall be filled
within ten (10) days from the day the position is rendered or considered vacant,
by appointment of the President from among the qualified members of the SSG.
Immediately upon appointment, the appointee shall serve the remaining period.
Section 8. The
SSG COMELEC shall certify as to the vacancy occurring in the SSG and the SSG Adviser
shall certify the fact of appointment of the officer to the vacant position.
ARTICLE XX
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. This
Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or in part once
every three (3) years from its official issuance through a DepEd Order or
Memorandum.
Section 2. The
Iloilo National High School SSG, the Division and/or Regional Federations of
Student Governments may propose amendments. Such proposal shall be carried
through a resolution duly signed and concurred in by a majority vote of the
Iloilo National High School SSG officers, the Division or Regional Federation
officers concerned voting separately.
Section 3. Proposed
amendments shall be transmitted to the Center for Students and Co-Curricular
Affairs (CSCA) at least one (1) month before the holding of the National
Leadership Training for Student Government Officers or any national conference
organized for the purpose, where the same shall be submitted for consultation,
discussion and deliberation.
Section 4. Amendments
to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon approval of
the Secretary of the Department of Education.
Adopted, June
29, 2011.
RICHENE A. TUARES
President
BERNARD CEASAR
SUSBILLA
JULIA
ADELINE GIMENEZ
Vice-
President Secretary
CIARAH MAE ANNE DELA TORRE ANJELOU MARIE ESTRELLA
Treasurer Auditor
LYKA BORJA CINDY ABEGAIL MONTE
P.C.O
P.I.O
Representatives
First
Year
JOHN
CHRISTIAN DUMANCAS RAY ANTHONY
ESCOTO
Second
Year
JEUL RENZ AZUELO NORFARIQSHA BTE.
AHAMAD ABDULLAH
Third
Year
NINYA JOY VIRGULA ELLA MAE SENDICO
Fourth
Year
DOROTHY ADORABLE SHARMAINE
LEAL
Special
Science Class
MARVIN LUKE CHIN LEOBERT
JULIAN PINEDA
School
for the Arts
PATRICK LANCE NACION AUXL REIGN
DITHENNA NAVA
School
of the Future
CLAUDIA
CECILIENNE CATOTO
ALIZA MARIE GABAYERON
Evening
Opportunity Class
REYNALDO
UMALAY, JR.
RECHARL CASTROVERDE
Concurred:
ANNA
MICHELLE L. MENDOZA ANDIE P. PADERNILLA
Adviser Co-Adviser
Noted:
LEONY B. BERNADAS
In-Charge,
Student Affairs
Approved:
NORDY D. SIASON, JR., Ed. D.
Principal IV
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