SAN BEDA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESSTUDENT COUNCIL CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE

We, the students of the College of Arts and Science (CAS) of San Beda College, imploring the aid of the Divine Providence and the blessings of St. Bede, establish a Student Council that is representative, democratic, autonomous, and nationalist, and that shall embody our democratic aspirations, protect our rights, and promote our interests and welfare, do hereby declare, ordain, and promulgate this constitution.

ARTICLE I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 01 The organization shall be called and be known as the San Beda Student Council (SBSC)

SEC. 02 The SBSC shall hold office in a room within the campus designated by the College Administration for such purpose.

SEC. 03 The constitution shall apply to all bona fide SBC Students of the CAS. A bona fide student of the CAS must have the following qualifications:

a. Enrolled in at least three units;b. Not a cross-enrollee from another school; andc. Must not be under suspension for one year or more.

SEC. 04 The SBSC shall be the highest-ranking organization and policy-making body of the students, in so far as student organizations and student activities are concerned, and it shall be the umbrella organization of all duly organized clubs and organizations under the CAS.

SEC. 05 The SBSC has the right to determine and to implement its own policies and plans for the purpose of carrying out its principles and objectives.

SEC. 06 The President of the SBSC shall have a seat in the Dean's Council and Board of Discipline.

ARTICLE II - PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES

SEC. 01 The SBSC believes in the following principles:

a. That education should be directed toward becoming a nationalist, scientific, and mass-oriented.

a.1. A nationalist education that is against any form of foreign interference.a.2. A scientific education that will foster the development of

sciences and technology for the betterment of the nation.a.3. A mass-oriented education that shall serve the needs and

interests of the Filipino masses.

SEC. 02 The SBSC maintains the following objectives:

a. To realize and promote the mission statement of San Beda College;b. To protect the legitimate rights, welfare and interests of students,

and also to recognize the legitimate rights of the faculty and service personnel;

c. To promote and uphold academic freedom;d. To fuse the students into one responsive and cohesive body through

the recognition and implementation of their common goals and aspirations;

e. To foster closer ties and create a true atmosphere of learning among students, faculty, administrators and service personnel;

f. To assist in the internal and external activities of all recognized clubs and organizations;

g. To support academic and athletic competitions;h. To hold symposia, study circles, seminars and other activities that are

geared towards uplifting intellectual consciousness and strengthening the commitment of students to social, spiritual and academic responsibilities;

i. To affiliate and coordinate with the sectoral and national organizations that carry the same objectives and principles of the SBSC, and support the same in their undertakings; and

j. To provide awareness and responsiveness of students as far as school, local, national and international issues are concerned.

ARTICLE III - BILL OF RIGHTS

SEC. 01 Students shall have the rights as herein stated, in addition to the other rights they may have under the Constitution of the Republic, subject to limitations prescribed by law.

a. No one shall be deprived of his/her right as a student without due process of law nor shall any student be denied of the equal protection of law.

b. Students shall be entitled to procedural fairness in disciplinary proceedings and to a just penalty.

c. Students shall have the right to form association for purposes not contrary to laws’ mission, vision or objectives of the College, and whose association's regulations shall not be abridged.

d. The right of the students to be secured in persons, offices, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, of whatever nature and for any purpose, shall not be violated unless such search and seizure is in accordance with the provisions of law.

e. Students shall enjoy freedom of expression and shall have the right to hold any kind of peaceful demonstration and protests against school policies, as well as national and local policies, even though these are not related to the school.

f. Access to official records and documents and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions which the school deems to be non-confidential shall be furnished to the students.

g. Students shall have the right to publish a free and responsible student newspaper and other similar publications.

h. Students shall have the right to invite outside speakers and/or resource persons during assemblies, symposia and other activities, subject to reasonable rules, regulations and requirements of the College.

k. No student shall be denied access to his/her own official school record.

l. Students have the right to a speedy issuance of their official transcript of records, certifications, grades, diplomas, clearances and other similar documents.

ARTICLE IV - COMPOSITION AND MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

SEC. 01 The Executive Council (EC) shall be composed of the SBSC officers, namely:

a. Presidentb. Internal Vice Presidentc. External Vice Presidentd. Secretary-Generale. Treasurerf. Auditorg. 4th year-level representativeh. 3rd year-level representativei. 2nd year-level representativej. 1st year-level representative

SEC. 02 General Qualifications for seats in EC

a. A GPA of not less than 2.25 in the preceding semester of the election.b. A Residence of at least four semesters in the CAS previous to election for the top

three (3) positions; two (2) semesters for the rest of the positions with the exemption of the first-year level representative.

c. Enrolled in at least 15 units in the subjects required for his/her major.d. Should not hold any position in any recognized organization in the CAS during the

filing of candidacy, unless the electoral board deems it necessary for a candidate to hold such position even during or after elections.

e. Must not be under any probation during the elections.f. Duly elected in accordance with the election code.

SEC. 03 The President and the Internal Vice-President of the EC shall be incoming seniors in the semester after the elections.

SEC. 04 The External Vice-President, the Secretary and the Treasurer shall either be incoming junior or senior students in the semester after the elections.

SEC. 05 The Auditor shall be an incoming senior Accounting major in the semester after the elections.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

SEC. 01 The President shall be the chief executive officer of the SBSC. He/She shall:

a. Have direct supervision of all undertakings of the SBSC;b. Be the official representative of the students of the CAS in school

related matters;c. Preside over the meetings of the SBSC;d. Have the power to create special committees which should not be in

conflict with the SC standing committees as herein stated, and appoint its committee heads and delegate such duties as may be necessary after consultation with the other EC members;

e. Be the ex-officio member in the Dean's Council and the Board of Discipline;

f. Endorse for approval all activities of recognized clubs, organizations, homeroom organizations into the CAS Prefect of Student Activities;

g. Sign all the documents and communications of the SBSC;h. Chair the Student Assembly without any voting power; andi. Perform such other functions that are inherent in his/her position or

other functions as defined by the SBSC By-laws.

SEC. 02 The Internal Vice-President shall:

a. Coordinate and organize activities within the campus;b. Perform the duties of the President inside the campus during the

absence or incapacity of the latter;c. Assist the President in the administrative functions;d. Chair the Students Organization Circle without any voting power; and e. Perform other duties related to his/her position that the Executive

Council may delegate to him/her.

SEC. 03 The External Vice-President shall:

a. Coordinate all activities outside the campus;b. Have the power to organize activities among other schools in line

with the objectives and principles of the SBSC, after consultation and with the approval of the Executive Council;

c. Act as a public relations officer of the SBSC;d. Disseminate current issues and information gathered from outside;

andf. Perform other duties related to his/her functions that the Executive

Council may delegate to him/her.

SEC. 04 The Secretary shall:

a. Record the proceedings of the SBSC;b. Inform the SBSC officers and the Student Assembly of all undertakings

and scheduled meetings;c. Be responsible for the safe-keeping of records, documents, and other

related materials of the SBSC;d. Have the power to create a secretariat that will assist him/her in

his/her work subject to consultation with the EC; ande. Perform other activities related to his/her position and other duties

related to his/her function that the Executive Council may delegate to him.

SEC. 05 The Treasurer shall:

a. Maintain the books of the SBSC;b. Prepare the budget of all activities of the SBSC;c. Submit all financial reports at the end of each activity, and at the end

of each semester to the President of the SBSC, which will be later submitted to the Office of the Prefect of Activities;

d. Be responsible for all the materials purchased by the SBSC and disbursements and receipt thereof;

f. Hold open to inspection the book or the accounts of the SBSC if necessary;

g. Have the power to appoint his/her assistant who will assist him/her in work after consultation with the EC; and

h. Perform other duties related to his/her function that may be assigned to him by the Executive Council.

SEC. 06 The Auditor shall:

a. Render an inspection analysis of the books of accounts:

a.1 anytime he wishes (periodic basis);a.2 whenever so directed by the President, or;a.3 whenever directed by the EC; anda.4 whenever so request in writing by the SA.

b. Be responsible for establishing and maintaining an independent review and/or examination of the accounts, financial and other operations, and services of the SBSC;

c. Audit the financial report of the Treasurer; and

d. Perform other duties related to his function as may be delegated by the Executive Council.

SEC. 07 The year-level representatives

a. Act as the official spokesman/representative of their respective year levels;

b. Coordinate activities of their respective year levels;c. Attend to the needs and grievances of their respective year levels;e. Disseminate the necessary information related to their respective

year levels;f. Create/organize and chair their respective Batch Councils; andg. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Council.

SEC. 08 The Executive Council shall:

a. Collectively pass judgments and decisions on all matters pertaining to the Student Council;

b. Review all the Program, Activity and Budget Proposals of all recognized Club and Organizations and Standing Committees for approval and endorsements; and

c. Pass resolution without consulting the SA if such concern is immediate and needs an instantaneous decision.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES

SEC.01 The SBSC shall maintain the following Standing Committees with the corresponding functions:

a. Research, Education and Internal Communications Committee

a.1 Gathers information that will benefit the studentry; information may come from any published materials such as books, magazines, pamphlets, memo, etc. or any group endeavor such as resolutions, recommendations, manifestos, or form of any symposia, lectures, seminars, study circles and other similar activities.

a.2 Prints or reprints informative materials for the studentry.a.3 Establishes linkages with other schools, organizations and/or

institutions in pursuit of its function.a.4 Performs such other related function that the EC may delegate

to the committee.

b. The Socio-Religious and Cultural Committee

b.1 Establishes and promotes genuine Filipino Culture and identity through campaigns, and other related activities.

b.2 Works for the implementation of one of the SBSC's objectives such as holding symposia, study circles, seminars, and other like activities.

b.3 Establishes linkages with other religious, and cultural institutions.

b.4 Performs other related functions that the EC may delegate to the Committee.

c. The Student Services Committee

c.1 Facilitates and studies all formal grievances and petitions of students.

c.2 Endorses all possible actions to the EC in order to expedite the necessary actions that may be undertaken.

c.3 Checks on the various problems encountered by the studentry.

c.4 Assists in the different activities of the SBSC and provides manpower if necessary.

c.5 Performs other related functions as may be delegated by the EC.

d. Finance Committee

d.1 Is responsible for organizing fund-raising activities in order to support activities that will benefit the studentry, community and/or other civic institutions according to the mission of the SBSC.

d.2 Assists the treasurer in preparing the financial statements.d.3 Perform other related function as delegated by the EC.

e. Alumni Relations Committee

e.1 Fosters harmonious relationship between the students and the alumni of San Beda College through different projects.

e.2 Coordinates any activity which may involve the alumni and the student with the SBSC Alumni Association.

e.3 Facilitates the activities which may involve the students.

f. Athletics Committee

f.1 Implements athletic projects that will promote friendly competition in the spirit of sportsmanship.

f.2 Facilitates the College Intramurals.f.3 Supports the NCAA games.f.4 Performs other related functions as may be delegated by the

EC.

g. Social Awareness and Community Involvement Committee

g.1 Supports the SBC Community Involvement Center in its undertakings.g.2 Conducts projects that will heighten the social awareness of students.g.3 Conducts outreach activities in calamity stricken areas.g.4 Coordinates/supervises outreach activities of the council/ students.g.5 Performs other related functions as may be delegated by the EC.

Article VII - BATCH COUNCIL

SEC. 01 Each year level shall have a Batch Council composed of the Homeroom Organizations’ Presidents (qualification like that in Art 4 Sec. 2a, c, e, f,

of EC).

SEC. 02 The year level representative shall be the automatic chair of their

respective batch councils.

SEC. 03 The Batch Council shall:

a. Serve as the avenue for discussion of issues affecting the respective Year-levels;b. Facilitate the queries of the students in their respective year-levels;c. Endorse possible actions to the EC on matters related to their respective year-levels; andd. Perform/coordinate activities that will benefit their respective year- levels.

Article VIII - STUDENT ASSEMBLY

SEC. 01 The Student Assembly shall be composed of the Presidents of all homeroom organizations.

SEC. 02 The members of the SA shall have the qualifications like that of the EC in

Article IV letters a, c, e, and f.

SEC. 03 The Student Assembly shall:

a. Serve as the avenue for discussion of issues affecting the whole CAS students;

b. Facilitate the queries of all the students;c. Endorse possible actions to the EC pertaining to the entire studentry;d. Perform/coordinate activities that will benefit the whole CAS

students;e. Decide on concerns through a majority vote of 50% + 1 of all the

members of the SA; andf. Sit in banc with the EC to decide for impeachment suspension and

removal proceedings.

SEC. 04 It is the obligation of the SA to:

a. Recognize the duties and obligations of the students;b. Attend special meetings which may be called by the EC; andc. Disseminate information to their constituents.

SEC. 05 The Chairman of the SA shall be the President of the Student Council.

a. The Chairman can be removed from his office as chairman only on the following grounds:

a.1 Gross negligence of duty;a.2 Gross violation of the constitution and by-laws; anda.3 Misuse and malversation of funds.

b. Removal of the chairman shall be made through a majority vote of all the members of the SA after the proper deliberation of the assembly.

d. In the event that the President has been removed, the SA through a majority vote of all the members, shall elect its new chairman from among the Representatives who will directly report to the new President of the SC.

SEC. 06 The SA shall elect among its members the SA Scribe who will only have a voting power in case there is a tie.

SEC. 07 The Scribe shall:

a. Record all the minutes of meetings, proceedings, resolutions and programs of the SA.

b. Hold open to public all the records of the SA.c. Prepare copies of all records, meetings, resolutions, proceedings and

programs to be submitted by the Chairman of the SA to the EC.e. Be responsible for informing the members of the SA about meetings

and also the members of the EC, whenever meetings between EC and SA are scheduled.

Article IX - STUDENT ORGANIZATION CIRCLE

SEC. 01 The Student Organization Circle shall be composed of the President of all the duly recognized clubs and organizations of the CAS exclusive of organizations under suspension. Student arm organizations presidents may join the circle without any voting power.

SEC. 02 The SOC shall:

a. Serve as an avenue to discuss policies, guidelines and other matters pertaining to activities, and propose matters after gathering majority of the members of the SOC (50% of the total number of members plus 1);

b. Serve as a venue for the concerted effort of all the recognized clubs and organizations; and

c. Direct all queries to the Executive Council for possible settlement with the Prefect of Activities.

SEC. 03 It is the obligation of the SOC to:

a. Support the vision, mission and goals of SBC, SC and the Prefect of Activities, through their projects; and

b. Create a network between and among recognized organizations through activities and other concerns.

SEC. 04 The Chairman of the SOC shall be the Internal Vice-president of the Student

Council.

a. The Chairman can be removed from his office as Chairman on the following grounds only:

a.1 Gross negligence of duty;a.2 Gross violation of the constitution; anda.3 Misuse and malversation of funds.

b. Removal of the Chairman shall be made through a majority vote of all the members of the SOC after proper deliberation in the circle.

b. In the event that the IVP has been removed as Chair of the SOC through a majority vote, all its members shall elect their new chairman from among the members who will directly report to the President of the SC. However, if the IVP has been removed from his office as IVP of the Council, the SOC shall temporarily elect a Chairman among the members of the SOC, until a new IVP is elected or appointed.

d. The Chairman shall:

d.1 Act only as facilitator without any voting power; and

d.2 Submit to the EC all resolutions, proceedings, minutes of meetings and monthly reports of the SOC conventions, meetings, special meetings, activities etc.

SEC. 05 The SA shall elect from among its members the Scribe who will only have a

voting power in cases where there is a tie.

SEC. 06 The SOC Scribe shall:

a. Record all the minutes of meetings, proceedings, resolutions and programs of the SOC;

b. Keep open to public all the records of the SOC;c. Prepare copies of all records, meetings, resolutions, proceedings and

programs to be submitted by the chairman of the SOC to the EC; andd. Be responsible for informing the members of the SOC about the

meetings and also the members of the EC as scheduled.

Article X - ACCOUNTABILITY OF OFFICERS ( EC, COMMITTEE HEADS, APPOINTEES, SA AND SOC)

SEC. 01 SBSC Officers, Committee Heads, Appointees, and Student Assembly

members shall serve with the highest degree of responsibility, integrity and

efficiency, and shall be accountable for the students.

SEC. 02 Any Officer of the EC, Appointee or Member of the SA and SBSC may be removed or suspended from office.

a. Removal or suspension of EC Officers exclusive of the batch representatives and SA members must be made by a majority vote of all the officers (EC) and members of the SA.

b. Removal or suspension of Appointees must be made by a majority vote of the EC.

c. Removal or suspension of the Batch Representatives must be made by a majority vote of all the Presidents of homeroom organizations in their respective year level.

d. All removal and suspension must be made through a resolution after proper deliberation against an officer, appointee or member on any of the following grounds:

d.1 Conviction of any willful and gross violation of the constitution;d.2 Gross neglect of duty; andd.3 Misuse or malversation of funds.

SEC. 03 Constitutional violations (ground c.1 and c.2) shall merit suspension as determined by the EC and SA through a majority vote of all the members of EC and SA.

SEC. 04 Criminal violations (c.3) shall merit suspension and/or impeachment and will be elevated to the board of discipline.

SEC. 05 The suspension or removal may be based on the degree of offense to be determined by the majority of the officers of the EC and members of the SA.

SEC. 06 A special meeting between EC and SA regarding impeachments, suspensions and removal of officers shall be called by any of the following:

a. President of the Student Council;b. Majority of the members of the EC; orc. Majority of the members of the SA.

ARTICLE XI - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENTS

The obligations of the students of CAS of SBC as to:

a. Uphold the constitution of the SBSC;b. Exercise their rights and responsibilities;c. Be aware of the issues affecting the campus and the society to which

they belong;d. Properly use the facilities of the school;e. Assist and support all the undertakings of the SBSC; andf. Abide by the policies of the SBSC.

Article XII - TENURE AND VACANCY

SEC. 01 All officers and members of the SBSC shall assume office ten (10) days after

the proclamation of the Electoral Board, and shall be in office until the day

before the next set of officers assume office.

SEC. 02 All planned activities of the outgoing set of officers shall be implemented by the said incoming officers.

SEC. 03 All unsettled business/es shall be managed and closed by the outgoing officers unless the incoming officers should manage and close them.

SEC. 04 If the position of the President in the SBSC is left vacant, through

resignation, impeachment, and other causes, these steps/procedures will be followed:

a. The Internal Vice-President shall assume the office of the President if vacancy occurs within sixty (60) days before the general elections of the SBSC. If the Internal Vice-President position is also left vacant, the External Vice-President shall assume the office of the President. If the positions of the President , IVP and EVP, are all left vacant, the majority of the EC and SA shall elect among the incumbent EC members who will assume the position of the President.

b. If vacancy occurs not within sixty (60) days before the general elections of the SBSC, the Internal Vice-President shall temporarily assume the office of the President until a new President is elected among the bona fide CAS students. The EC must declare whatever position is left vacant through a notice addressed to the Electoral Board the day after the formal resignation of an officer and/or enactment of a resolution for the impeachment or removal of an officer. The Electoral Board then will declare the positions left vacant two (2) days after receipt of notice. Elections will take place ten (10) days after the Electoral Board declares the position open.

SEC. 05 Any other vacancy shall be filled up through the following:

a. If vacancy occurs within sixty (60) days before the general elections, the EC shall appoint any student qualified for the position;

b. If vacancy occurs not within sixty (60) days before the general elections of the SBSC, the EC shall appoint bona fide students to temporarily assume the office until an officer is elected from among the bona fide CAS students. Elections will take place ten (10) days after the EC and the Electoral Board declare the position open.

Article XIII - MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

SEC. 01 Regular Meetings

a. Regular meetings of the EC shall be held on every first and third Saturday of the month.

c. Regular meetings of the SA shall be held on every second Saturday of the month.

d. Regular meetings of the SOC shall be held on every fourth Saturday of the month.

e. Regular meetings of the Batch Councils shall be held on every first Thursday of the month.

SEC. 02 Special EC meetings may be called by the:

a. President of the SC; orb. Majority of the EC members.

SEC. 03 Special meetings between EC and SA may be called by the:

a. President of the SC;c. Chair of the SA;d. Majority of the EC members; ore. Majority of the SA members.

SEC. 04 Special meetings of the SOC may be called by the:

a. Prefect of Activities;b. President of the SC;c. Chair of SOC; ord. Majority of the members of the SOC.

SEC. 05 Special Meetings between EC and SOC may be called by the:

a. President of the SC;b. Chair of the SOC;c. Majority of the members of the EC; ore. Majority of the members of the SOC.

SEC. 06 Special Meetings of the Batch Councils shall be called by the:

a. President;b. Batch Representative; orc. Majority of the members of the Batch Council.

ARTICLE XIV - ELECTIONS

SEC. 01 The SBSC elections shall be held six (6) weeks before the end of the second semester. The campaign period shall start one (1) week before the elections.

a. Any party can file its slate of candidates provided that the Constitution of the Party has been submitted to the Electoral Board two (2) weeks before the first day of the filing of candidacy;

b. Individual filing is allowed under the independent, candidacy status.c. Deadlines for filing must strictly be followed unless the Student

Assembly and the EC, through a majority vote of all its members after a convention on the re-opening of the filing of candidacy, deems it necessary through a resolution.

SEC. 02 All bona fide students of the CAS have the right to vote in the elections.

SEC.03 As a general rule, no form of campaigns is allowed on the day of the elections. Disqualification of a candidate or a party shall be decided upon through the deliberation of the members of the Electoral Board.

SEC. 04 Each party and/or independent candidate shall appoint one poll watcher

assigned to the poll area.

SEC. 05 The Electoral Board has the power to add necessary provisions to be incorporated in the election code. Additional provisions must be put on a resolution to be signed and submitted to the EC and Prefect of Activities twenty (20) days before the day of the elections.

SEC. 06 All provisions in the Election Code of the Electoral Board shall be followed unless such provisions violate the SBSC constitution. In such cases, the provisions in the SBSC Constitution shall prevail.

ARTICLE XV - FUNDS

SEC. 01 The funds of the SBSC and the initial funds of all recognized organizations shall come from the students and must be paid as miscellaneous

fees during the enrolment period.

a. The SBSC shall have an operational fund to be collected under SCOF (Student Council Operational Fund), which will be used only in

operations exclusive of activities subject to liquidation and refund, if not used.

b. The EC shall propose the amount to be paid by the Students through a resolution signed by majority of the EC members and to be deliberated upon or approved by majority of the members of the EC and SA.

c. All activities of the SC, SA, SOC, and Batch Councils shall be financed from the SAF and Cultural Fund according to the nature of the Activity, only after the approval of the President of the Council, Prefect of Student Affairs and the College Dean.

d. Special funds can be collected provided that majority of the students concerned after proper information consented to the collection of special funds, through a majority vote of the concerned students or, through a position letter signed by majority of the students concerned.

SEC. 02 All disbursements from the SBSC fund shall be made by the Treasurer

and/or the Prefect of Student Affairs Office after being countersigned by the President of the Student Council.

SEC. 03 The SBSC shall submit financial reports of their funds to the students through publications at the end of the semester.

ARTICLE XVI - ADVISER

SEC. 01 The adviser of the SBSC shall be the Prefect of Student Affairs.

SEC. 02 The Adviser of the SBSC shall:

a. Receive and study reports of the SBSC such as periodic, financial and other reports and documents; and

b. Serve as a liaison between the administration and the SBSC.

SEC. 03 The Adviser of the SBSC may be removed from the office as adviser of the SBSC through a majority vote of the EC officers on any of the following grounds:

a. Gross negligence of duty;b. Violation of the SBSC Constitution in relation to his position as the

adviser; c. Malversation of funds; andd. Contempt of the rights of the students by abridging any provisions of

the SBSC Constitution.

ARTICLE XVII - AMENDMENTS

SEC. 01 The SBSC, by a majority vote of all the members of the EC and SA sitting in banc may propose amendments to this Constitution through a resolution.

SEC. 02 The Executive Council members and ten (10) members elected from the SA by a majority of its members shall be assigned to draft the amendments or revisions to be presented to the SA.

SEC. 03 The draft of the amendments or revisions must be deliberated upon and approved by majority of the members of the EC and SA before presenting such to the students for ratification and a plebiscite.

SEC. 04 The drafting of amendments and the revisions of the constitution for a given school-year shall begin five (5) months before the scheduled ratification and plebiscite.

SEC. 05 All amendments and revision shall take effect thirty (30) days before the first semester of the year after the plebiscite.

SEC. 06 The power to revise this constitution is vested upon the SBSC, including the right to draft another constitution.

SEC. 07 Any amendments to this constitution shall become valid and part thereof when approved by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite held for this purpose.

Article XVIII - EFFECTIVITY

SEC.01 The constitution of this organization San Beda Student Council, shall take effect immediately upon the presentation of notification to the Prefect of Student Affairs, and ratification by the majority of votes cast in a plebiscite called for this purpose.

SEC.02 This Constitution shall supersede all student organizations’ and student-arm organizations’ Constitutions of the College of Arts and Sciences.