We,
the students of MAKATI SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL,
with the help of God, and believing in the need for
a better organized council and in the development of
the youth as future leaders of the nation, desiring
to form a unified student organization that shall embody
the ideals and principles of democracy and the promotion
of the welfare of all students and the academic standards
of our Alma Mater, do hereby promulgate and adopt this
constitution and the by-laws that will advance, implement,
and maintain our goals and aspirations.
Article I
General Provisions
Sec. 1 This Constitution and By-Laws
shall be known as the Constitution of the Supreme Student
Government of Makati Science High School.
Sec. 2 For purposes of this Constitution
and By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student Government
of Makati Science 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 school premises.
Article III
Declaration of Principles and Objectives
Sec. 1 The SSG of Makati Science High
School shall promote mutual understanding through social,
civil, 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 for 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
f. Serve and protect the students’ rights and
welfare
g. Represent the studentry in the policy-making body
of the school.
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 ha 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 the school’s 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 Students
Sec. 1 Every student has the responsibility
to observe, at all times, the laws of the Republic of
the Philippines, and the rules and regulations of the
school.
Sec. 2 Every student must pay on time
all SSG fees as approved by DepEd issuances or by
the Parents-Teachers and Community Association in an
appropriate resolution.
Sec. 3 Every student must support and
promote the thrusts and objectives of the SSG.
Sec. 4 Every student must abide by the
SSG constitution and by-laws.
Sec. 5 Every student must participate
actively in all school activities.
Sec. 6 Every student must 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 the 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 promote students’ rights and welfare;
c. Monitor and evaluate students’ activities in
school;
d. Create committees that the studentry deems necessary;
e. Advise and make recommendations to the school authorities
regarding student matters, affairs, and activities;
f. Serve as a representative of the studentry in voicing
their opinions, suggestions and grievances;
g. Act as Coordinating Council of all co-curricular
organizations;
h. Have such other power and duties as the school authorities
and the studentry may, from time to time, grant or delegate
, consistent with its stated principles, objectives
and school policies;
i. Spearhead drug abuse and youth smoking prevention
program in the school;
j. Monitor and supervise the election of Student Government
Officers for the succeeding school year; and,
k. Turn-Over papers, documents, properties and other
responsibilities to the incoming Student Government
Officers.
Article
VIII Composition, Election, 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
Information Officer, Peace Officer, Year Level Chairperson
if
applicable and Year Level Representatives.
Sec. 2 The Year Level Representative/s
shall be elected depending on the number of enrollees
in the school pursuant to DepEd Order No. 37, s. 2001.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 4 All campus elections shall be
conducted school wide, annually every third and/or fourth
week of February.
Sec. 5 Elections of the First Year Level
Representative/s shall be conducted annually, every
1st week of July.
Sec. 6 Campaign period shall not be
more than five (5) school days prior to the campus
election.
Sec. 7 Candidates for all SSG elective
positions must be:
a. Bonafide students;
b. Of good academic standing with a general average
of 85 and above without any failing grade during the
3rd grading period of the current school year;
c. Of good moral character and have not been subject
to any disciplinary sanction;
d. Resident of the school for at least one (1) year
prior to the filing of Certificate of Candidacy;
e. Non-holders of any presidential position in any other
student clubs and organizations; and,
f. Must resign from all elective or designated positions
from clubs and organizations once elected.
Sec. 8 The officers of 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 SSH;
d. Represent SSG or designate his/her representative
for any external or internal affair 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/her office.
Sec. 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. Chair the Student’ Welfare Committee and appoint
its members; and,
e. Head the Internal Affairs Committee and conceptualize
programs and projects and plan activities with the Year
Level Representative; and,
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 3 The Secretary shall have the following functions:
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 meetings;
d. Head the Student 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 SSG’s
funds;
c. Prepare annual budget of the SSG;
d. Prepare financial reports every month, after an activity,
and at the end of the term;
e. Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the
organizations;
f. Head the Financial 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 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 Financial Committee;
and,
f. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 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.
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; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 8 The Year Level Chairperson/s shall have the following
duties, apart from duties enumerated in Section 9:
a. Act as the year level head coordinator
of all SSG programs and projects in his/her year level.
Sec. 9 The Year Level Representative/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 effective implementation of SSG’s
programs and projects; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the SSG.
Article
X
Standing Committees in the Supreme Student Government
Sec.
1 There shall be seven (7) standing committees in SSG;
namely, he Executive
Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, Secretariat Committee,
Finance Committee,
Publicity Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee
and the Anti-Drug Abuse and Youth
Smoking Prevention Committee. Members of each committee
in the SSG shall be appointed
by the President from among the officers of the homeroom
organizations 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 administrative
arm of the SSG.
Sec. 3 The Internal Affairs Committee
shall be headed by the Vice President and shall take
charge of all 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 work group
of the SSG.
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 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
comments.
Sec.
8 The Anti-Drug Abuse and Youth Smoking Prevention Committee
shall be headed by
a person appointed by the President and shall implement
programs and projects on drug
abuse and youth smoking prevention.
Article XI
Standing Committees in the Supreme Student Government
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.
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 composes 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
and involvement of the studentry
b. Provide a consultative mechanism and support for
implementation of the various programs and projects
of all co-curricular organizations
c. Plan programs and synchronize student activities
in the Campus
Sec. 4 The Coordinating Council shall meet upon notice
of the Chairperson or upon request of any of its members
or as often as the council may deem necessary.
Article XIII
Supreme Student Government Adviser
Sec. 1 The SSG Adviser must be a Social
Studies teacher designated by the Principal.
Sec. 2 The SSG Adviser shall monitor
all programs, projects, activities and meetings of the
SSG at all times.
Article XIV
Commission on Elections
Sec. 1 The Commission on Elections,
herein referred to as the SSG COMELEC, shall be established
within forty-five days before the day of 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) from the First Year Level (incoming
Second Year), three (3) 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 adviser of the SSG.
Sec. 6 The SSG COMELEC shall have the
following duties and responsibilities:
a.
Conduct fair, honest and systematic elections;
b. Validate the electoral proceedings and results;
c. Accept or revoke candidacy;
d. Proclaim the new set of officers;
e. Keep all pertinent election papers/documents;
f. Decide upon protest relative to the conduct and results
of the elctions;
g. Prepare and distribute the necessary election paraphernalia,
certificate of candidacy forms and other election related
materials before, during and after the election; and,
h. 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.
Article XVI
Meetings and Quorum
Sec. 1 The SSG shall conduct regular
meetings every first 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
SSH (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 XVII
Finance
Sec. 1 The SSG’s funds shall be
classified into Trust funds and Special funds. The Trust
funds shall consist of School Organization Fee, the
amount of which shall be decided upon by the school
administration in consultation and with the approval
of the PTCA, and the Special funds are funds that come
from donations, sponsorship, fund-raising projects or
any amount derived from legitimate sources.
Sec. 2 The SSG can undertake fund-raising
activities to subsidize its projects and activities.
Sec. 3 The organization can accept cash
donations from any member or any public or private person
or institution, for as long as it will not affect the
integrity of the SSG.
Sec. 4 The SSG President and the Treasurer
shall be the signatory of all fund disbursement of the
SSG. All fund disbursements must be accompanied with
an SSG resolution duly noted by the SSG Adviser.
Sec. 5 The SSG, through the Treasurer
and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial guidelines
for proper financial management.
Sec. 6 Funds of the SSG shall be audited
at the end of the term, or at the end of every activity.
Article XVIII
Impeachment, Resignation and Vacancies
Sec. 1 The officers of the SSG may be
impeached on the following grounds:
a. Culpable violation 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 meetings for six (6) consecutive
times; and,
d. Abuse or misuse of power and authority.
Sec. 2 Two-thirds (2/3) vote of the officers 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 the opportunity to be heard with or without
counsel
in his/her defense.
Sec. 4 Resignation shall be in writing
and subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.
Sec.
5 Any vacancy in any of the positions for the reason
of death, resignation, impeachment, shall be filled
subject to the recommendation of the SSG.
Sec.
6 Any vacancy in any of the position of the SSG shall
be filled within thirty (30) days from the day the position
is vacated through the same electoral procedure. The
officer elected shall serve the remaining period.
Sec. 7 The SSG COMELEC shall manage
the election of the vacated position.
Article XIX
Amendments
Sec. 1 This Constitution and By-laws
may be amended or modified in full or in part once every
five years from its official issuance through a DepEd
Order or Memorandum. A majority vote of the whole studentry
shall be needed to approve the amendment.
Sec. 2 Amendments to this Constitution
and By-laws shall take effect immediately upon its ratification
by the whole studentry.
