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GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ARTICLE 1 - NAME AND OFFICE

SECTION 1 The name of this organization shall be called GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT - BPSU.

SECTION 2 The office of the GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT - BPSU shall be in Bataan Peninsula

State University-Main Campus

ARTICLE 2 - ORGANIZATIONAL EMBLEM

SECTION 1 The GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT- BPSU shall adapt an emblem which shall be

preserved for the exclusive used and benefits of club members. Each member of this

club shall be entitled to wear or otherwise display the clubs emblem in a dignified and

appropriate manner during the period of membership. Such entitlement shall be

relinquished upon termination of membership or termination of this club.

SECTION 2 When displayed by an individual club member, the emblem may be used without

further information. When the emblem is used to represent a club, the name of the club

should appear with the emblem.

ARTICLE 3 - PURPOSE AND GOALS

SECTION 1 The organization shall render such services as will serve the studentrys interest,

specifically in environmental concerns.

SECTION 2 It shall strive to provide sufficient knowledge and information about the status of

Philippine environment and the effects of destruction of countrys natural resources to

Filipino people.

SECTION 3 The Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) may consider the organization as a

significant outreach service and forum for the studentry and community and strives to

ensure that it will produce certain action for environmental conservation and lead to

open discussion of ideas and environmental issues.

SECTION 4 The organization shall furthermore serve the community by providing an educational

experience for those student, faculty and community volunteers, if any, who choose to

be part of the organization.

SECTION 5 It shall operate based on the following specific goals and objectives:

5.1 To generate and disseminate appropriate knowledge and awareness on Philippines

environmental status by making such programs, projects and/or activities.


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5.2 To serve as a center for environmental discussions and concerns.

5.3 To act as representative of students in any environmental concerned groups.

5.4 To help uplift the environments condition through the efforts of concerned students

and volunteers.

5.5 To develop local participation of the students in such a national issue.

ARTICLE 4 MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1 The members of this club shall consist of a minimum of fifteen (15) members of bona-

fide students enrolled for at least one (1) school year at Bataan Peninsula State

University.

SECTION 2 Qualifying members must be of good character and leadership potentials.

SECTION 3 The organization shall not discriminate any applicant based on race, national origin,

color, religion, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation and/or ability status.

SECTION 4 A membership fee of twenty pesos (P20.00) for any qualifying member shall be paid.

SECTION 5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY OF MEMBERS:

5.1 Attend all meetings called upon by the organization which require their presence.

5.2 Participate in all of the clubs programs, activities and projects which require their

presence.

5.3 Provide relevant information and/or suggestions for the benefits and welfare of the

organization.

5.4 Abide by the prescribed rules, regulations and other decisions of the organization.

5.5 Pay the approved fees, contributions and other duties.

SECTION 6 Each member of this club shall attend at least 50% of the clubs meetings annually,

provided that absence from regularly scheduled meeting of the club may be made up as

follows.

6.1 Any member absent from a regular meeting of this club may make up such absence

by attendance and participation in a clubs service project or club-sponsored community

event or meeting authorized by the Office of Student Affairs.

6.2 If for some unavoidable reason, a member is unable to attend, a letter must be

provided.


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SECTION 7 Membership shall automatically terminate upon:

7.1 Failure to meet attendance requirements unless excuse for good and sufficient reason.

7.2 By termination of the club

7.3 Dropped out from their college

7.4 Involvement to any scandalous activities

7.5 Gross neglect of duty

7.6 Malversation of funds

SECTION 8 Membership may be terminated upon:

8.1 Failure to continue to meet the qualifications for membership

8.2 For cause, as determined by this club, by vote of 50%+1 of all the members in good

standing

8.3 Misconduct that will undermine the integrity of the organization

8.4 Neglect of duty

8.5 Violation of rules and regulations of the university.

ARTICLE 5 OFFICERS

Section 1 The officers of this club shall be a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and

auditor who shall be elected by the members of the club in good standing.

Section 2 The organization shall coordinate with the Office of the Student Affairs provided that it

shall be autonomous in the management of its own program and activities.

Section 3 All decisions, policies, and actions of the organization shall be subject to the provisions

and policy of the constitution.

Section 4 Powers, Duties and responsibilities of officers of GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT -

BPSU

4.1 The President shall have the following powers and duties:

4.1.1 to serve as the chief executive officer of the club

4.1.2 call and preside at all regular and special meetings of the club

4.1.3 execute and implement all decisions, regulations and resolutions adopted by

the club


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4.1.4 sign all resolutions, communications and papers of the club

4.1.5 represent the club in his official capacity as president on occasions and events

where the organization needs representative.

4.1.6 represent the club on invitations given by different environmental concerned

groups, non-governmental organizations and /or government sectors as for thegrowth of the club.

4.1.7 exercise general administrative supervision of the functions and activities of the

club

4.1.8 appoint a committee chairman for every standing committees came among the

members of the organization

4.2 The vice-president shall have the following powers and duties:

4.2.1 assist the president in all matters that his assistance is required

4.2.2 preside at all meetings of the club whenever required by the president or

whenever the president is absent

4.2.3 succeed to the office of president in the event the office is vacant, reason of

death, resignation, suspension, illness, or removal of the latter for whatever

cause

4.3 The secretary shall have the following powers and duties:

4.3.1 record the minutes of every meeting

4.3.2 call the roll and read the minutes of the previous meetings

4.3.3 prepare communications for every announcement of regular, special and

emergency meetings

4.3.4 safeguard the pertinent records as well as confidential documents of the club

4.4 The treasurer shall have the following powers and duties:

4.4.1 have custody of and responsibility for all the funds and properties of the club

4.4.2 safeguard the records of the funds and report financial status in every meeting

4.4.3 collect, receive and disburse fees contributions, donations and other properties

due to the club with the approval of the authorities

4.4.4 maintain the book of accounts of the club

4.4.5 submit financial report at the end of every semester


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4.5 The auditor shall have the following powers and duties:

4.5.1 control and safeguard the handling and disposition of funds and properties of

the club

4.5.2 check, audit and verify as to the correctness and reasonableness of

disbursement and acquisition or purchases of property or materials

Section 5 No officer shall hold two or more top positions like presidency, chairmanship and/or

editorship in any other student organization or publication in the university.

Section 6 All officers of the GREEN PHILIPPINES MOVEMENT - BPSU shall be at all times be

accountable to the studentry or community whom they should serve with responsibility,

integrity, loyalty, efficiency and nationalism.

ARTICLE 6 COMMITTEES

Section 1 The president shall appoint a committee chairman for the following standing

committees:

1.1 Administrative Services Committee

1.1.1 this committee shall be responsible for attendance, membership, public

relations, preparations of meetings, forum, conference and such other matters

as may be deemed appropriate.

1.1.2 it shall be responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of the office or the

meeting place of the organization.

1.2 Research and Information Committee

1.2.1 this shall be charged with primary responsibility for enhancing, generating,

disseminating knowledge and raising the awareness on status of Philippine

environment.

1.2.2 it shall develop different ways to communicate with studentry and community

for the proper dissemination of information

1.2.3 supervise the production of publication, if any, to heighten awareness andappreciation of our wealthy ecosystem and for the promotion of the

organization

1.2.4 this shall welcome contributions in the form of articles, photographs, artworks

and letters concerning on environmental issues


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1.2.5 this shall conduct researches about facts, information, knowledge and any other

related matters pertaining to environment and ecosystem

1.3 Student Services and Projects Committee

1.3.1 it shall initiate, plan, organize and implement student services such as activities,

programs, and projects concerning environmental matters

1.3.2 this committee is responsible for undertaking at least two (2) major projects

annually, one to serve the studentry and the other is for the community and it

shall involve all or most of the members of the club

1.3.3 it shall develop self-development program for clubs officers and members

1.3.4 it shall be its responsibility to cooperate, help, and co-manage on joint projects

and activities of any student organizations, non-government organizations

and/or government sectors concerning environmental issues

1.4 Finance and Management Committee

1.4.1 its primary responsibility is to raise funds, devise ways and means of financing

any and/or club activities requiring funds in cooperation with the appropriate

committee

1.4.2 this committee shall treat all other income derived from sources other than

membership fees as trust funds and shall appropriated for special projects and

necessities of the club

Section 2 All standing committees shall do their duties with utmost sincerity, integrity and shallpromote common interests for the benefit of studentry and community.

Section 3 Every standing committee will be given appropriate members of the president.

ARTICLE 7 - ADVISER

Section 1 The organizations adviser must be a full time and permanent member of the faculty

and should be knowledgeable in the particular field.

Section 2 The adviser of the organization shall be a maximum of two (2).

Section 3 The advisory shall hold one advisory appointment.

Section 4 The term of office of the adviser shall be for one year or until the next set of officers are

elected. The adviser may be reappointed for another term.

Section 5 He/She shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

5.1 attend meetings of the organization


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5.2 be always available for consultation to all members of the organization

5.3 provide guidance in the planning of activities, programs and projects

5.4 be present in any of the organizations activities

ARTICLE 8 MEETINGS

Section 1 The club shall meet not less than thrice per month at a time and place suited to the

convenience of the members.

Section 2 Meetings of the club may be cancelled during holiday or vacation periods at the

discretion of the president. The president may also cancel a regular meeting if it falls on

a legal holiday, in case of death of a club member, an epidemic, a disaster affecting the

whole community or an armed conflict in the community that endangers the lives of the

club members.

Section 3 A majority of the members in good standing shall constitute a quorum at any regular or

special meeting. It shall be observe a simple quorum to be present to conduct any

meeting.

ARTICLE 9 FEES, DUES and SOURCE OF FUNDS

Section 1 The admission fee for the new members shall be Php 20.00 and annual dues shall be

Php 10.00 per member.

Section 2 All fees and dues must be paid before a member shall be considered in good standing.

Section 3 Disbursement or disposition of funds and properties shall be in accordance with the

annual program of expenditures approved by the organization.

Section 4 The clubs fund shall be deposited in a reputable bank with three signatories: president,

treasurer and adviser.

Section 5 The financial report of the organization shall be prepared every semester attested by

the auditor.

Section 6 The funds and other collections of the organization shall be derived from membership

fees, dues, and contributions from social activities, donations and other grant aids.

ARTICLE 10 ELECTION AND INDUCTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1 Election of officers shall be held annually not later than first week of March by all

qualified members through secret balloting. They will continue to hold office until the

election of their successors.

Section 2 Those candidates receiving a majority of the votes of the members present and in good

standing shall be elected.


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Section 3 The induction of officers shall take place within a week after the election. The oath may

be administered by the Director of Student Affairs or his duly authorized representative.

ARTICLE 11 TERM OF OFFICE

Section 1 The term of office of all elected officers shall be for one year or until their successors are

elected.

Section 2 The officers and members shall continue to function as long as the club exists and/or

until their term has not yet expired.

Section 3 If a vacancy occurred in the office of president, he shall be filled by the vice president.

ARTICLE 12 AMMENDMENTS

Section 1 Any member of the club has the right to propose any amendment once every year.

Section 2 This constitution and bylaws and any proposed amendments may be amended by

majority of the members in good standing at which a quorum is present provided notice

of intention to call such a vote for any endorsed proposal is given at least two months

before the end of term of office of all members.

Section 3 This constitution and bylaws shall take effect upon ratification of the majority of

members of the organization in good standing.

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