Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XI
Division of Island
Garden City of Samal
NIEVES
VILLARICA NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL
Villarica, Babak
Dist., Island Garden
City of Samal
S U P R E M
E S T U D
E N T G O
V E R N M E N T
(SY
2012-2013)
REVISED STANDARD
CONSTITUION AND BY-LAWS OF THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
PREAMBLE
We, the students of NIEVES VILLARICA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
, with the help of our 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, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Revised Standard Constitution and
By-Laws of the Supreme Student Government 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.
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 1 This
Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of the
Supreme Student Government of Nieves Villarica National High School.
Sec. 2 For purposes
of this Constitution and By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student Government
of Nieves Villarica National High School.
ARTICLE II
NAME AND
DOMICILE
Sec. 1 The name of
the organization shall be known as the Supreme Student Government.
Sec. 2 The office of
the SSG shall be located inside the premises of the school.
ARTICLE III
DECVLARATION OF
PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES
Sec 1 The SSG of
Nieves Villarica National High School shall promote mutual understanding
through social, civic, intellectual, recreational and scientific programs and
activities.
Sec. 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 for effective and efficient leadership;
c.
Help the students develop self-confidence;
d.
Promote unity among leaders and the studentry;
e.
Maintain school aspirations to promote quality
education and academic excellence;
f.
Serve and protect students’ rights and welfare; and
g.
Represent the studentry in the policy-making body of
the school concerning students’ welfare.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 All bonafide
students of the school are members of the studentry to whom the SSG shall be
accountable at all times.
ARTICLE V
RIGHTS OF
STUDENTS
Sec. 1 Every student
has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and expression.
Sec. 2 Every student
has the right to avail of all the services offered by the SSG.
Sec. 3 Every student
has the right to conduct and participate in all school activities.
Sec. 4 Every student
has the right to information on all the issues and matters concerning them.
Sec. 5 Every student
has the right to vote, to be nominated and be elected into office.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 7 Every student
has the right to due process.
ARTICLE VI
DUTIES AND
OBLIGATIONS OF THE STUDENTS
Sec. 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.
Sec. 2 Every student
shall pay the SSG Developmental Fee as regulated and approved by appropriate
DepEd issuances.
Sec. 3 Every student
shall support and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SSG and the school.
Sec. 4 Every student
shall abide by the SSG Constitution and By-Laws.
Sec. 5 Every student
shall participate actively in all DepEd – recognized school activities and
strive for academic excellence.
Sec. 6 Every student
shall exercise his/her rights and do his/her responsibilities as an SSG Member.
ARTICLE VII
POWERS AND DUTIES
OF THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Sec. 1 The Supreme
Student Government shall be the highest governing body of the entire studentry.
Sec. 2 The SSG shall
have following functions and responsibilities:
a.
Formulate and recommend programs that will address
relevant issues/concerns of the studentry;
b.
Plan and implement policies and programs designed to
protect and promote students’ right 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 a representative of the studentry in voicing
their opinions, suggestions, and grievances;
g.
Participate in the crafting/formulation of the School
Improvement Plans (SIPs)
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 Dep-Ed – 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 school 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
Sec. 1 The officers
of the SSG are the duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Info. Officer, Peace Officer, Year Level Chairperson
if applicable and the Year-Level Representatives.
Sec. 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. 2011.
Sec. 3 The Year Level
Representative who shall get the highest number of vote among the elected Year
Level Representatives in their respective year level shall serve as the Year
Level Chairperson of the year level concerned.
Sec. 4 All SSG
elections shall be conducted school-wide every third and/or fourth week of
February annually.
Sec. 5 Elections for
the First Year Level Representative/s shall be conducted every 1st
Week of July annually.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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 First to Third Grading period
of the current school year;
c.
Be of good moral character;
d.
Have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction;
and
e.
Have paid the SSG developmental Fee and other related
SSG contributions since his/her admission to the school.
Sec. 8 Once elected, all SSG Officers, except the Year Level Chairpersons
and 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, Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and
Associate Editor of the school paper or publication.
Sec. 9 No residency shall be required of the candidates for all
SSG elective positions.
Sec. 10 The officers of the SSG shall hold office for
one academic year.
ARTICLE IX
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF OFFICERS
Sec. 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 or designate his/her representative for
any external or internal affairs / functions;
e. Head the Coordinating Council of 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
office.
Sec. 2 The Vice President shall have the following duties:
a. Assist the President in all matters where his 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.
Sec. 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 the Supreme Government Secretariat; and
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 4 The Treasurer shall have the following duties:
a. Keep all 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.
Sec. 5 The Auditor shall have the following duties:
a. Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursements
of funds;
b. Audit all expenditures of the SSG funds;
c. Assist the Treasurer in 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.
Sec. 6 The Public Info. 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;
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 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 organizations and classes;
e. Chair the Students’ Welfare Committee and appoint its
members; and
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 8 The Year Level Representative shall have the following duties:
a. Represent 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, and
recommend policies for their respective year level;
d. Assist in the effective implementation of the SSG’s programs
and projects; and,
e. Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the
organization;
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
ARTICLE X
PERMANENT COMMITTEES IN THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Sec. 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 the
Special Project 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.
Sec. 2 The Executive Committee shall be headed by the
president and shall act as the chairperson of the committee.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 4 The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary and
shall be the official SSG work group.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 6 The Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public
Information Officer and shall be responsible for disseminating information on
matters concerning the SSG.
Sec.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.
Sec. 8 The Special Projects Committee
shall be headed by a person appointed by the President and shall implement
programs and projects on anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking, Brigada Eskwela,
Reading and Tutorial Services for Challenged Learners, and environment.
Sec. 9 Other committees, permanent or ad
hoc in nature, may be created by the SSG as the need arises.
ARTICLE XI
HOMEROOM CLASS ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 1 There shall be a homeroom class organization in every
section composed of officers parallel to the organizational structure of the
SSG.
Sec. 2 The homeroom class organization shall be responsible in
implementing programs and projects of each class.
Sec. 3 The homeroom class organization shall assist the SSG in
implementing its programs and projects.
Sec. 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-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS
Sec. 1 The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the
President of the Supreme Student Government as the chairperson.
Sec. 2 The Coordinating Council shall be composed of the
different Presidents of all recognized legitimate campus co-curricular organizations.
Sec. 3 The Coordinating Council shall have the following
functions:
a.
Coordinate school-wide activities, which need the
participation an 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
organizations;
c.
Plan programs and synchronize student activities in the
campus;
d.
Serve as a venue to present accomplishment reports,
financial reports and such other reports of the SSG and other organizations 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.
Sec. 4 The Coordinating Council shall meet at least 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.
Sec. 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 noted by the School Principal.
ARTICLE XIII
SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISER
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 3 The SSG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects ,
activities and meetings of the SSG at all times.
Sec. 4 The Advisorship in the SSG shall be equivalent to one
teaching load (DepED Order No. 43 , s. 2002).
ARTICLE XIV
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Sec. 1 The Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the
SSG COMELEC, shall be established within forty-five (45) days before the day of
the election.
Sec. 2 The SSG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will
manage the electoral process, including the campaign.
Sec. 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
Sec. 4 The composition of the members shall be three (3) form
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).
Sec. 5 The members of the SSG COMELEC shall be appointed by
the SSG Adviser.
Sec. 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/Principal;
c.
Validate the Electoral proceedings and results;
d.
Accept or revoke candidacy;
e.
Proclaim the new set of officers;
f.
Keep all pertinent election papers/documents;
g.
Decide on protest relative to the conduct and results
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
Sec. 1 The
General Assembly of the SSG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom Class
Organization Presidents of the school.
Sec. 2 The
General Assembly shall be a forum for information and consultations, which
decisions shall be significantly considered.
Sec. 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
Sec. 1 As
a duly constituted SSG, and having adopted the standard Constitution and
By-Laws, this SSG shall be, and shall remain to be, an automatic members of the
Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme Student Governments.
Sec. 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
Sec. 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.
Sec. 2 Special
meetings of the SSG may be called upon by the President or by a majority of the
SSG officers.
Sec. 3 Majority
of the officers of the SSG (50 % + 1) shall constitute a quorum.
Sec. 4 Each
officer of the SSG is entitled to only one vote.
Sec. 5 NO
proxy shall be allowed when voting.
ARTICLE XVIII
FINANCE
Sec. 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 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.
Sec. 2 All receipts of money from all
sources shall be evidenced by acknowledgement receipts.
Sec. 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/Principal.
Sec. 4 The
SSG shall deposit all funds received and collected immediately to a reputable
bank under the account of the SSG President and Treasurer.
Sec. 5 The
organization may accept cash-donations from any members or any public or
private person or institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the
integrity of the SSG.
Sec. 6 The
SSG may undertake fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects or
activities.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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/Principal.
Se. 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/Principal shall be
provided a copy of all resolutions relative to the disbursements made.
Sec. 10 The
SSG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial
guidelines for proper financial management.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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
Sec. 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 both regular and special meetings for three (3) times without valid cause;
and,
d. Abuse
or misuse of power and authority.
Sec. 2 Two-thirds
( 2/3 ) vote of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide after hearing
a case of impeachment.
Sec. 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 against him/her , to afford him/her the
opportunity to be heard with or without a counsel in his/her defense.
Sec. 4 Resignation
of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take effective five (5)
days after the approval of the majority of the SSG Officers.
Sec. 5 Resignation of an
appointed officer shall be in writing and shall take effect immediately after
the approval of the appointing authority.
Sec. 6 Any
vacancy in any of the positions for the reason of death, resignation,
impeachment, shall be filed, subject to the recommendation of the SSG.
Sec. 7 Any
vacancy in the SSG, except the position of the President, shall be filled,
within ten (10) school 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.
Sec. 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
Sec. 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.
Sec. 2 The
school SSG, the Division and /or Regional Federations of Student Governments
may propose may propose amendments. Such proposal shall be carried through a
resolution duly signed and concurred in by a majority vote of the School SSG
officers, the Division or Regional Federation officers concerned voting
separately.
Sec. 3 Proposed
amendments shall be transmitted to the Center for Students and Co-Curricular
Affairs (CSCA) at lest 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.
Sec. 4 Amendments
to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon approval of
the Secretary of the Department of Education.
Prepared by:
WINNAH SHEEN M. ESPINA
SSG SECRETARY
Attested by:
JHONY Q.
QUIZADA
SSG PRESIDENT
Approved by:
GARY M. VILLABRILLE
SSG Adviser
Conformed by:
HON. RICHARD A. GUINDOLMAN
SGC President
Noted by:
JOLITO N. CORAZA
Secondary School Principal I
