BIT International College

JUNIOR PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS

College of Business Administration
City of Tagbilaran

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

As Amended by the Constitutional Committee of 2018

PREAMBLE

We, the members of the BIT International College-Junior Philippine Institute of

Accountants, imploring the aid of the Divine Providence, realize the need for an organization to
serve as a medium of expression of our ideals and aspirations, to promote and protect the
welfare and interests of accountancy students in particular and the accountancy profession in
general, to assert a dynamic and a responsible studentry and to strengthen the common tie
that binds us altogether, do hereby ordain and promulgate this Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

Section 1.The name of the organization shall be the BIT International College –Junior Philippine
Institute of Accountants (also referred hereafter as the BIT IC-JPIA).

Section 2.The official domicile and principal office of this organization shall be at the College of
Business Administration, BIT International College, 200 Gallares Street, Tagbilaran City.

Section 3.This organization shall be a democratic, non-profit, non-stock and non-sectarian

student organization.

Section 4.The official logo of the BIT IC-JPIA shall be:

ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Section 1.The BIT IC-JPIA is the college-based organization of Accountancy students who
earnestly desire to practice their accounting skills under the College of Business Administration.

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Section 2.This organization shall be the instrument in the development of the students in the
field of accounting education in preparation for CPA Licensure Examination and practice of the
accounting profession.

ARTICLE III
GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Section 1.To establish unity and harmonious relationship among JPIA members and other multi-
sectorial organization for the advancement of a world-class nationalist-oriented student
organization.

Section 2.To enhance the learning abilities of each member by participating in seminars,
symposia, workshops, conferences, congress and convention; inter-scholastic functions; and
other academic services related to Accounting.

Section 3.To develop among members a sense of social and cultural awareness through
community extension services; and social, economic and cultural development projects.

Section 4.To promote a high standard of competence among accounting students.

Section 5.To serve as an instrument for gradual exposure of students to actual practice in
accounting and business life.

Section 6.To acquaint the members with the practical environment and activities of the
accountancy profession, especially with the Regional and National Federation of Junior
Philippine Institute of Accountants.

Section 7.To be the forefront of protecting the accountancy students ’ rights and promoting their
interest and welfare.

ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.Any bona fide student of BIT International College who is currently enrolled in the
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (or any Accountancy program such as BS in Management
Accounting and the like) of the College of Business Administration can be a member of the
organization.

Section 2.Each member shall be called as JPIAn.

Section 3.Each member shall pay a corresponding fee as prescribed by the Executive Board.

Section 4.The Membership Application and Admission Procedure shall be the following:
a) Applicants must fill up completely and properly the application forms as given
during the start of the school year;
b) Payment of necessary fees shall be done upon submission of application forms;

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 c) Membership shall be effective only upon the compliance of all the requirements
and its approval by the Executive Board.

Section 5.Every member is required to renew his/her membership in the JPIA at the beginning
of a new academic year though this will end by terminating or finishing his/her study.

ARTICLE V
RIGHTS, DUTIES AND VIOLATIONS OF MEMBERS

Section 1.Each member of the organization shall have the following rights:
a) The right to attend meetings and to participate in the discussion in all assemblies
of the organization;
b) The right to vote during assemblies on issues regarding the activities and
endeavors of the organization, except those within the jurisdiction of the officers,
and to question matters which may arise therein;
c) The right to vote and be voted upon in any official position of the organization
and be appointed on temporary undertakings;
d) The right to examine the records and financial reports of the organization; and
e) All other rights endowed to help him, by the organization, laws of school and
laws of the land.

Section 2.The members shall have the following expressed duties:

a) The duty to comply with the provisions of this Constitution and By-Laws and
other rules that may be promulgated by the Executive Board or may be agreed
upon by the JPIAns;
b) The duty to pay the membership fee and such other fees that may be deemed
appropriate by the Executive Board in accordance with the Constitution;
c) The duty to comply with any other requirements of the organization set by the
Executive Board;
d) The duty to defend the honor, prestige, and integrity of the organization;
e) The duty to respect the other members of the organization.
f) The duty to attend all meetings, trainings and seminars that may be called upon
by the organization;
g) The duty to perform faithfully, honestly and diligently the duties and
responsibilities that may be vested on him if chosen to assume in any position of
leadership, authority, and responsibility;
h) The duty to support all the undertakings of the organization and participate
actively in all the activities and functions of the organization; and
i) The duty to deepen their understanding of the concept of the organization.

Section 3.Violations of members may be one of the following:

a) Culpable violations on any provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws.
b) Gross misconduct, dishonesty, discourtesy and disloyalty to the organization.
c) Inefficiency and incompetence in the performance of official duties.

Section 4.Violations of the duties by a JPIAn shall mean the enforcement of any of the
following:

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 a) Full compliance of the duty;
b) Probationary membership;
c) Suspension; and
d) Other such remedies and sanctions deemed appropriate by the BIT IC-JPIA
and/or by the Executive Board in accordance with this Constitution.

ARTICLE VI
THE GOVERNING BODIES

Section 1.The principal governing bodies of the BIT IC-JPIA shall be comprised of the following:
a) The Assembly;
b) The Executive Board; and
c) The Advisory Council

ARTICLE VII
THE ASSEMBLY AND THE QUORUM

Section 1.The assembly shall be composed of all accredited members of the organization, the
supreme body and the final decision maker of the organization.

Section 2.The assembly shall convene once every two months in every semester in a general
assembly meeting at the principal office of the BIT IC-JPIA or on the date and venue
designated by the Executive Board and/or by the Chairman of Advisory Council.

Section 3.Special meeting shall be held at the request of the Executive Officers or the majority
of the members.

Section 4.The quorum shall constitute at least fifty percent (50%) plus one of the total number
of members of the organization, or in its absence the business of the Assembly shall not be
done or discussed.

Section 4.Decisions shall not be valid unless agreed by two-thirds of the members constituting a
quorum.

ARTICLE VIII
FINANCES AND FEES

Section 1.The finances of the organization shall consist of the membership fee, donations and
contributions, proceeds from fund raising activities and other which may be prescribed from
time to time.

Section 2.The amount of membership must be agreed by the majority of the officers. The said
fee may also be adjusted by the majority of the quorum and such adjustment shall be approved
by the Dean of CBA.

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Section 3.The fees collected by virtue of Section 1 hereof shall be used solely and exclusively
for the affairs or activities of the BIT IC-JPIA.

Section 4.The Vice-President for Finance and Logistics shall be accountable for all the money
collected pursuant to Section 1 of this article.

Section 5.Payment of organizational fees may be made in two installments. The date of each
installment must be announced and posted on the official website of this organization.

Section 6.Financial reports shall be prepared by the Vice-President for Finance and Logistics,
certified by the Vice-President for Audit and duly signed by the President of the organization.

Section 7.The fund may be deposited in the bank with good reputation and wherein the
signatories are the President and the Vice-president for Finance and Logistics.

Section 8.The out-going executive Board shall retain a specified amount of fund as may be
agreed upon at the beginning of the year for the sole purpose of helping the succeeding
Executive Board.

ARTICLE IX
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 1.The Executive Board of the BIT IC-JPIA shall be composed of the following:
a) President;
b) Vice-President for Academic Affairs;
c) Vice-President for Non-Academic Affairs;
d) Vice-President for Finance and Logistics;
e) Vice-President for Audit;
f) Vice-President for Membership;
g) Vice-President for Media and Documentations;
h) Executive Secretary; and
i) Representatives

ARTICLE X
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 1.An officer must be a bona fide student of BIT International College enrolled under the
Accountancy program.

Section 2.Only fourth year students could occupy the position of President, Vice-President for
Finance and Logistics, and Vice-President for Audit; while the other positions can be occupied
by students with any year level.

Section 3.The following shall apply for the requirements of the Residency of:
a) The President to 2nd, 3rd, & 4th year Representatives: He/she must be resident
of the school at least one year.

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 b) 1st year Representatives: Though not been one year in the school, granting
he/she has an experience of leading or has the capacity to lead, he/she can be
an officer.

Section 4. No elected or appointed officer of another organization can assume any elective
position in the BIT IC-JPIA, and vice-versa.

Section 5.He/she should not be on academic or disciplinary probation.

Section 6.He/she has the ability to lead.

Section 7.All officers must not incur a grade of 2.50 below in any credited subject or incur a
GWA lower than 2.50 and must have no failing grades in all his subjects in the previous
semesters.

ARTICLE XI
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 1.The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Board, with the following
duties and responsibilities:
a) To call and presides all meetings of the officers and the members ’ general
assembly;
b) To act as chairman of the operational planning of the organization;
c) To implements policies, programs and projects within his jurisdiction in
coordination with the officers;
d) To creates committee and appoints chairman to ensure efficient functioning of
the association;
e) To coordinates the functions of the officers and committees;
f) To see to it the duties of the officers and committees as set forth in the by-laws
are performed;
g) To see to it that the organization is running in conformity with the policy set
forth in the by-laws;
h) To sign all official correspondence;
i) To delegate such other responsibilities to the officers as he deemed necessary;
j) To represent the organization at social functions in the other collegiate
organizations;
k) To attend meetings called by the Dean of College of Business Administration;
l) To give update regarding the planned activities of the organization to the Dean
of the CBA; and
m) To submit semestral report to the Student Affairs Office.

Section 2.The Vice-President for Academic Affairs shall the following duties and responsibilities:
a) To perform and discharge the powers and duties of the President in the latter ’s
absence or inability;
b) To assume the office of the President in case the latter resigned, terminated for
an offense committed or otherwise incapacitated until the members of the
organization have elected a new one;

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 c) To supervise all the academic activities to be undertaken by the organization;
d) To act as the OIC of the Education and Research; and
e) To perform other duties and responsibilities as the President may assign him/her
from time to time

Section 3.The Vice-President for Non-Academic Affairs shall the following duties and
responsibilities:
a) To supervise all the external activities to be undertaken by the organization
specifically on the community extensions;
b) To help in facilitating non-academic related activities of the organization;
c) To act as the OIC of the Community Extension and Outreach Program
Committee; and
d) To carry out the tasks assigned by the President.

Section 4. The Vice-President for Finance and Logistics shall the following duties and
responsibilities:
a) To make a budget proposal on certain activities;
b) To update the availability of materials, supplies, venues and other resources,
which will be used for the organization’s activities;
c) To present fairly presentation of liquidation report and free from bias;
d) To report the financial condition of the organization during general assembly;
e) To collect, receive and keep all money or funds of the organization and disburse
only those authorized expenses;
f) To take charge of all the properties that belongs to the organization;
g) To receive and maintain custody of all expenses of the organization and to keep
an accurate permanent records and supporting documents of all receipts and
disbursements;
h) To make all payments of the organization accounts upon proper authorization
from the President;
i) To coordinate the President in giving notices to all members regarding monthly
dues, membership fee, and other fees as provided in the constitution and by-
laws of the organization;
j) To act as the OIC of the Finance Committee; and
k) To perform incidental duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

Section 5.The Vice-President for Audit shall the following duties and responsibilities:
a) To audit the books of the organization anytime and reports irregularities to the
President;
b) To exclude unofficial documents of disbursement;
c) To recommend measures for the improvement of the accounting procedures and
for the prevention of any irregularity;
d) To examine budgets from the different committees before final approval by the
President;
e) To submit semestral report to the School Property Custodian regarding the
financial status and the inventory of properties of the organization;
f) To act as the OIC of the Audit Committee; and
g) To perform incidental duties assign to him by the President.

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Section 6.The Vice-President for Membership shall the following duties and responsibilities:
a) To assist the members in complying all the requirements in the membership
application process;
b) To assist the Executive Secretary in the performance of latter ’s function.
c) To keep the membership records such as a complete and up-to-date list of
names of all members;
d) To submit the list of members to the Student Affairs Office;
e) To act as the OIC of the Membership Committee; and
f) To assume other incidental duties the President may delegate.

Section 7.The Vice-President for Media and Documentations shall the following duties and
responsibilities:
a) To issue notices of special and regular meetings;
b) To be responsible for the proper acknowledgment of letters and other media of
information and communication;
c) To be responsible for taking photos of the organization ’s activities;
d) To make the Audio Visual Presentation of the Executive Board;
e) To update the organization’s social networking accounts;
f) To act as the OIC for Media and Documentations; and
g) To discharge such other duties incidental to his/her position as may be required
of him/her by the President.

Section 8.The Executive Secretary shall the following duties and responsibilities:
a) To call the roll in every meeting of the organization;
b) To record the minutes of the meetings, resolutions, reports, and other
documentation papers;
c) To keep custody of the records of the organization for filing purposes;
d) To act as the OIC of the Records and Evaluation Committee; and
e) To carry out the task assigned by President.

Section 9.The Representatives shall the following duties and responsibilities:

a) To bring the problems, recommendations and other matters of the year they
represented to the officers of the organization;
b) To notify their members of what have transpired during the officers meeting;
c) To post in the official website of the BIT IC-JPIA any updates of the incoming
activities of the organization;
d) To be authorized to collect fees, dues and fines;
e) To serve as the Public Relations and Communications Officer/s;
f) To maintain discipline, peace and proper order in the organization; and
g) To perform incidental duties assign to him by the President.

Section 10.The outgoing Executive Officers shall have the duty to efficiently turnover all
pertinent records of the organization within fifteen (15) days after the proclamation of the new
set of officers.

ARTICLE XII

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 ADVISORY COUNCIL

Section 1.The following are the qualifications for a member of the Academic Council:
a) He must be a full time Faculty member of the school under the College of
Business Administration;
b) He must be connected with the particular academic area;
c) He should be knowledgeable in a particular academic area; and
d) His acceptance of the position of adviser must be done in writing by the letter of
acceptance available in the Students Affairs Office.

Section 2.The Advisers shall have the following right but may not be limited to:
a) The right to be informed of all activities and projects of the organization; and
b) The right to attend meetings of the Executive Board to give their opinions in all
matters pertaining to the organization.

Section 3.The Advisers shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a) Assist and support its student organization in their co- and extra-curricular
endeavors;
b) Encourage the other members of the academic community; and
c) Provide professional and moral guidance as well as facilitate the students’
personal growth and maturity.

Section 4.A Faculty Adviser shall serve for one academic year only but may be renewed.

Section 5.The Adviser shall certify all meetings, activities and/or other functions of the
organization but shall have no voting power in all the meetings of BIT IC-JPIA, whether a
regular or special.

ARTICLE XIII
STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1.The STANCOM refers to committees with permanent existence, formed to do its
duties and functions in accordance with article IX of this constitution. The following shall be the
Standing Committees referred to as STANCOMs with their respective functions:
a) Grievance Service – President
b) Education and Research – VP for Academic Affairs
c) Community Extension & Outreach Program – VP for Non-Academic
Affairs
d) Finance – VP for Finance and Logistics
e) Audit – VP for Audit
f) Secretariat and Membership – VP for Membership
g) Media and Documentations – VP for Media & Documentations
h) Records and Evaluation – Executive Secretary
i) Public Relations and Communications – Representative/s

Section 2.The STANCOM shall make committee suggestions and recommendations to the
Executive Board for deliberation and shall implement the latter ’s final decision.

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Section 3.A committee chairperson shall head each STANCOM.

Section 4.Authorities and duties of a committee chairperson are:

a) To ensure the proper implementation of their respective activities;
b) To preside over all meetings of their respective committees;
c) To conduct elections or appoint persons as may be designated to discharge
functions of their respective committees after consultation with the Executive
Board; and
d) To report to their respective OICs for proper coordination.

Section 6.Functions of the STANCOMs is:

a) Grievance Service :
1. To channel and address all the grievances from the organization directly to
the President or to the Executive Board for immediate action;
2. To respond to the specialized needs of the members; and
3. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

b) Education and Research

1. To organize and coordinate academic activities and projects with regards to
current events and issues on the accounting profession; and
2. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

c) Community Extensions and Outreach Programs

1. To practice Corporate Social responsibility by planning and implementing
activities that will answer the needs of the community;
2. To contact external linkages that will help in the outreach programs and
development projects; and
3. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

d) Finance and Logistics

1. To devise effective methods of generating funds for the organization;
2. To be responsible to the other committees regarding financial matters;
3. To be responsible for the records of the organization funds;
4. To prepare financial statements and submit the report to the President;
5. To be responsible for the recording of the collections and disbursement of
the organization; and
6. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

e) Audit
1. To devise effective procedures on auditing financial statements;
2. To assist the Vice-President for Finance and Logistics in carrying out his
duties and obligations; and
3. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board

f) Secretariat and Membership

1. To take charge of the reaffirmation process of all members;

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 2. To evaluate the standing of each member and take necessary action to exact
penalty upon delinquent members;
3. To keep and update the list of the names and addresses of all members; and
4. To be responsible for the welfare of all the members of the BIT IC-JPIA.

g) Records and Evaluation

1. To keep accurate minutes of all the meetings of the Executive Board;
2. To assist in disseminating all notices required to be given by this Constitution
and By-Laws;
3. To keep all records, documents and papers of the Executive Board and to
certify all records of the organization noted by the President; and
4. To record and tally the evaluation given by the members of the organization
to the activity implemented;
5. To record and tally the evaluation given by the officers to their co-officers;
and
7. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

h) Media and Documentations

1. To be responsible for taking photos of the organization ’s activities;
2. To make the Audio Visual Presentation of the Executive Board;
3. To update the organization’s social networking accounts;
4. To gather the records and documentations for the final documentation report
at the end of each semester; and
5. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

i) Public Relation and Communication

1. To inform the members of the activities of the organization;
2. To handle all publicity, advertisements and such promotions of an activity
and/or functions of the organization;
3. To keep a complete list of directories of the officers of the organization;
4. To issue notices of all regular and special meetings of the organization;
5. To print hand-outs, minutes of the meetings, financial report and an annual
report to be posted in the bulletin board; and
6. To perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Board.

Section 8.Committees may be created by the Executive Board as may be deemed necessary,
proper and convenient for the interest of the organization, defining the authorities and duties
and delegating them such as may lawfully be delegated. Its duration shall be under the
direction of the Executive Board.

Section 9.The term of Standing Committee Officers shall be for a period of two (2) consecutive
semesters. In case of vacancy due to resignation, or other cause, the Executive Officers may
appoint a substitute.

ARTICLE XIV
ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

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Section 1.The officers shall be elected from the members of the JPIA organization by
nomination and votation.

Section 2.There shall be a Commission on Elections referred to as the COMELEC. It shall

supervise and conduct the electoral process of the officers.

Section 3.The COMELEC shall have the following powers and duties.
a) It shall be the duty of the COMELEC to conduct election in an efficient and
effective manner;
b) Such election shall be based on established procedures duly promulgated by the
COMELEC and for which the same shall be circulated by the COMELEC;
c) Be the sole judge of all election protests shall include objections to the
qualification of the candidates, protest on the conduct of election campaign,
casting of votes, canvassing of votes, canvassing of election returns, and
violation of rules and regulations.
1. Any delegate shall have the right to question a Candidate.
2. The COMELEC shall resolve and decide the case, and the decision of
COMELEC is final and executor. ;
d) Report the result of the election to the JPIAns; and
e) The COMELEC shall be given reasonable benefit for the purpose of discharging
their function to the Election.

Section 4.The COMELEC shall decide on the date, time and place of election of the officers.

Section 5.The candidates in the election who garnered the highest number of votes casted by
the COMELEC shall be declared winners and the COMELEC decision shall be final, executor and
binding upon all.

Section 6.In case of vacancy due to resignation or for any other reasons inevitable parties
involved, the body shall elect from among its members a new officer to fill the unexpired term.

Section 7.In case of vacancy in Presidency, due to whatever reasons, a special election shall be
held upon.

ARTICLE XV
MEETINGS

Section 1.Regular meeting shall be held once in every two (2) months and must be on Friday.

Section 2.Regular meetings can be changed if the said schedule is in conflict with a JPIA activity
or external activities.

Section 3.Notice about the changes in the regular meeting should be announced forty-eight
(48) hours or two (2) days before the said meeting.

Section 4.Meetings announced less than forty-eight (48) hours before the said meeting are
considered a Special Meeting.

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Section 5.Special meetings shall be held upon the request of the President or the Vice-President
for Academics upon the absence of the former.

Section 6.Failure to attend Regular meetings will be subject to sanctions specified by the
President or the Executive Board.

Section 7.Special meetings are not subject to sanctions.

ARTICLE XVI
TERM OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Section 1.The officers shall be elected majority of the members within the organization.

Section 2.The officers shall hold the office for two consecutive semesters or one school year
and will continue until a new set of officers will be elected.

Section 3.Only 4th year officers are allowed to take a leave with a maximum of two (2) months
during the second semester of the academic year having proven and writing a formal letter to
the President and the Director of the Student Affairs that he/she need to comply the
requirements of his/her on-the-job training, thus leaving his/her office.

Section 4.Impeachment of an Executive Officer

a) Any elected officer shall be removed for a just cause and due process on any of the
following grounds:
1. Severe neglect of duties and responsibilities of office as outlined in this
Constitution and By-Laws;
2. Grave abuse of authority;
3. Incapacity to hold office;
4. Lying under the Oath of Office;
5. Immoral acts;
6. Gross insubordination;
7. Failure to enroll in the semester during his term;
8. Lack of independence;
9. Fraud;
10. Treason;
11. Embezzlement or misuse of funds; and
12. Other grounds which the Executive Officers may deem appropriate.

b) The following provisions shall apply for the impeachment of any Executive Officers:
1. A letter of complaint should be filed by any member of the organization to
the President or JPIA Adviser;
2. The Executive Officers shall consider the complaint and notify the
correspondent of the schedule of appearance before the Executive Officers;
3. Within seven (7) days after the appearance, the Executive Officers should
issue its decision;

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 4. Within seven (7) days after the issuance of the decision, the defendant may
file his/her appeal before the Executive Board;
5. The Executive Board shall calendar the appeal before its presence
immediately after the request;
6. Seven (7) days after the appeal, the Executive Board sitting en banc, by 2/3
vote of its members, excluding the officer/s under impeachment, as the case
may be, shall decide on the impeachment. The decision shall be final and not
subject for appeal; and
7. Any Executive Officers who is charged on any of the grounds constituting the
basis for impeachment shall be suspended from his office immediately.

Section 5.Should there be vacancy in the President, Vice-President for Academic Affairs shall
assume the position of the former and shall continue the unexpired term only.

Section 6.If vacancies exist at the same time in the positions of the President and Vice-
President for Academics Affairs. The Vice-President for Non-Academic Affairs shall assume the
position of the President until a special election has been called for such purpose.

Section 7.If vacancy exists in the position of Executive Secretary or the Vice-President for
Finance and Logistics, the Vice-President for Membership shall assume the position.

ARTICLE XVII
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FEDERATIONS

Section 1.The BIT IC-JPIA shall be one of the local chapters comprising the Regional Federation
of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (BFJPIA) and the National Federation of Junior
Philippine Institute of Accountants (NFJPIA).

Section 2.Any member of BIT IC-JPIA who is an elected officer of the Regional Federation
and/or National Federation cannot become a President of the Executive Officers, and vice versa.

ARTICLE XVIII
AMENDMENTS

Section 1.The Constitutional Committee may be formed and shall be approved by a majority of
the Executive Board through a resolution made in writing by any member, calling for a
convention to amend the constitution. Within twenty (20) days after the passing of such
resolution, a Constitutional Committee shall be organized.

Section 2.The Constitutional Committee shall be composed of a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and
seven (7) members appointed by the Executive Board.

Section 3.The proposed amendments on the Constitution and By-Laws approved by at least
nine (9) members of the Constitutional Committee shall be submitted to the Executive Board
within sixty (60) days before the Final Examination of any semester, and a copy shall be posted
in the BIT IC-JPIA Official website.

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Section 4.Any amendment or revision to this Constitution shall be valid only when ratified by a
majority vote of the members of the BIT IC-JPIA and the unanimous decision of the Advisory
Council in a special meeting called for the purpose, time, place and manner of which shall be
fixed by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE XIX
EFFECTIVITY

Section 1.This constitution shall take effect immediately upon the ratification by the majority of
the members during the meeting of assembly called for the purpose and signed by the Advisory
Council and Dean of College of Business Administration.

Section 2.After ratification by the majority of Assembly during the Constitutional Plebiscite, this
Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect upon signing by the Constitutional Committee,
Advisory Council and Dean of College of Business Administration and shall supersede all
previous Constitution and By-Laws.

Amended by the Constitutional Committee on the 18th day of July, 2018

At the College of Business Administration
BIT International College-Main Campus, Tagbilaran City

AMENDED BY:
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE/EXECUTIVE BOARD

JOHN RYAN G. GENERALAO

President

KISHA ALTHEA G. BEJA MA. CRISELDA B. COSENAS

Vice-President for Academics Vice-President for Non-Academics

MARINEE MAPALO JESSA A. GOSE SHERLENE JAMILA

Vice-President for Finance Vice-President for Audit Vice-President for Membership

NIṄA RICA FERNANDEZ JESA CAMPASAS OLIVER CARULASAN

Vice-President for Media and Documentations Executive Secretary Representative/Governor of CBA

ATTESTED BY:
ADVISORY COUNCIL

PROF. ROSANA S. LICONG, CPA PROF. RUDIE MAE GALINATO, CPA

Adviser Adviser

DR. REGINA KIBIR, CPA

Chairman

APPROVED BY:

DR. MA. LILIBETH R. TAGA-AN, MSBA, LLB

Dean, College of Business Administration

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COPY FURNISHED:

ATTY. SALVADOR DIPUTADO, LLM, Ph.D.

Director, Student Affairs Office

ENGR. DIONISIO NEIL A. BALITE, Ph.D.

School Director, BIT International College-Main Campus

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