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THE REVISED CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF SSG

THE REVISED CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF Supreme student government

PREAMABLE

We, the students of______________________ 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, 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
aspiration embody the ideas of principle of freedom, equality, justice and democracy and promote the
welfare of all students and the academic standard of our Alma Mater.

Article I: General Provision

Sec. 1 This Constitution and By- Laws shall be knownas the Constitution and By- Laws of the
SupremeStudent Government of (name of School).

Sec. 2 For purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student Government of
(name of the 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: Declaration of Principles and Objectives

Sec. 1 The SSG of (name of school) shall promote mutual understanding thru social, civic, intellectual,
recreational and scientific programs and activities.

Sec. 2 The SSG shall have the following duties:

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;

e. Maintain school aspiration to promote quality education and academic excellence;

f. Serve and protect students’ right 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 are the members of the studentry to whom the SSG shall 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, be nominated and be elected into the 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 Obligation of 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 appropriated
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 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. 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 protect and to promote students’ rights and
welfare;

c. Monitor and evaluate the student’s 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

f. Serve as the representative of the studentry in voicing their opinions, suggestions and
grievances;

g. Participate in the crafting/formulation of School Improvement Plans (SIP’s);

h. Act as coordination council of all campus co-curricular organizations;

i. Have such 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 mandated thrust, programs and activities of the SSG, such as but not limited to
anti -drug abuse, anti-smoking, brigade eskwela, Tutorial Services for challenged learners and
Environmental Program;

k. Monitor and supervise the election of the Supreme Student Government Officers for the
Succeeding school years;

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

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 Information 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. 2001.

Sec.3 The Year Level Representatives who shall get the higher 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 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 Preiod shall not be more thatn five(5) school dys prior to the SSG elections,
unless otherwise stipulate in an appropriate DepED issuance.

Sec.7 Candidates for all SSg elective positions shall;

a. Be bonafied students;

b. Be of good academic standing with a general average of 85 and above with out any failing
grade during the 1st to 3rdgrading 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 Development Fee and other related SSG contributions since his/her
admission to the school.

Sec. 8 Once elected, all SSG Officers, except the year levelChairpersons 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 position 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.

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 SSG Officers

a. Preside over all meeting and/or may designate another officer to preside for a specific meeting;

b. Enforce this constitution, By laws and other regulations that maybe 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 or which shall be appointed by the
SSG president; and,

h. Perform such 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 a 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 Representatives; 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 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;

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 Committeel; 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 Finance 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 Sgt. 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 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 meeting 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 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

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 Projects 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 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 Public Information Officer and shall be the
responsible for disseminating information on matters concerning the SSG.

Sec. 6 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. 7 The Special Projects Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by the SSG president
and shall implement Programs and Projects of anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking, Brigada Eskwela, Reading
and Tutorial Services for challenged Learners, and Environment.

Sec. 8 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 organization 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 must be a
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 coordinatin 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 and involvement of the whole
studentry ;b. Provide a consultative mechanics and support for the implementation of the various
programs and projects of all co-curricular affairs organizations;c. Plan programs and synchronized
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 shall
meet once every quarter or upon notice of the request of any of its members as often as the council may
deem necessary.Sec. 5 The school head shall serve as the Adviser of the coordinating Council, such
as, all resolutions and agreements arrived at by the coordinating council shall be noted by the School
Principal.Article XIIISupreme Student Government AdviserSec. 1 The SSG adviser shall be designated
by the School Head among the three (3) teacher nominees officers through a resolution.Sec. 2 The
SSG Adviser shall have the following qualifications:a. preferably social studies teacher department head
or any competent, able and willing teacher, and,b. with good 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 XIVCommission on ElectionsSec. 1 The commission on
elections, wherein reffered to as the SSG Comelec, shall be established within 45 days before the day of
election.Sec. 2 The SSg Comelec shall be the only agency that will manage the electon process
including the campaign.Sec. 3 The SSG COMELEC shall be composed of 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
candidate, and who shall select a chairpersonamong themselves.Sec. 4 The Composition of the
members shall be 3 from the first year level (incoming second year), four from the Second Year Level
(incoming 3rdyear) and four from third year (incoming 4th year)Sec. 5 The Composition of 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. Formulate an election code or modify an existing election code if necessary subject
to the approval of the school head;c. Validate the electoral proccedings 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
XVThe General AssemblySec. 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 convened by the President once every two months starting in the month of July and as
the need arises.Article XVIMembership to the Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme
Student GovernmentSec. 1 As a duly constituted SSG, and having adopted the standard Constitutions
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.Sec.2 As such this SSG shall abide by the
rules and regulations issued by the proper federation consisted with the policies and guidelines of the
department of education. Article XVIIMeetings and QuorumsSec. 1 The SSg shall conduct regular
meeting every first and third week of the month or as agreed upon by the officers.Sec. 2 Special
meetings of the SSG may be called upon by the President or by majority of the SSG officers.Sec. 3
Majority of the officers of the SSG (50% + 1) shall constitue 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 XVIIIFinanceSec. 1
The SSG’s funds shall be classified into Trust Funds and Special Funds. Trust Funds shall consist of the SSG
devbelopmental 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.Sec. 2 All recipient of money’s
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.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 member 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 subsidized 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.Sec. 9 The SSG President and the treasurer shall be the signatory of all
disbursement funds and bank withdrawals in the SSG. All funds disbursement and bank withdrawals
must be accompanied with an SSG resolution duly noted by the SSG Adviser and all expenses. Supported
by the official receipts, The School Head shall be provided a copy of all resolutions relative to the
disbursement 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 XIXImpeachment, 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 SSG and the School;c. Non-attendance in the both regular and special
meetings for 3 times without valid cause; and,d. Abuse or misuse of power and authority.Sec. 2
Two-thirds vote of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer charged shall be informed 20
days prior to his/her impeachment case proceedings, of the charge/charges against the accused 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 effect 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 committee.Sec. 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.Sec. 7 Any vacancy in the SSG, except the position of the President, shall be filled within ten
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 the vacancy occurring in the SSG
and the SSG adviser shall certify the fact of appointment of the vacant position.Article
XXAmendmentsSec. 1 The Constitution and By- Laws may be amended or modified in full or part
once every 3 years from its official issuance through a DepED order or memorandum.Sec. 2 The school
SSG, Division and/or Regional Federations of student Government 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 Federations officers concerned voting separately.Sec. 3
Proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the DepED – CSCA at least one month before the holding
of the NLTSGO or any National conference/events organized for the purpose, where the same shall be
submitted for consultation, discuss 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.

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