STUDENT ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION 2012 PREAMBLE We, the College Students of the University of St.

La Salle, imploring the aid of the Almighty God and invoking the intercession of St. John Baptiste De La Salle, cognizant of our rights, responsibilities, and limitations in the light of the Institutional Mission Statement, bind ourselves to promote student welfare and development; establish an organization that shall embody our ideals and aspirations; foster education, excellence, social awareness, and involvement; maintain fellowship among ourselves and other sectors of our university and our society; strengthen Christian and Filipino values; and, secure for ourselves and future college students, the protection of our rights, interests and privileges, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution. ARTICLE I NAME, JURISDICTION AND DOMICILE Section 1. The name of this Organization shall be UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE STUDENT ORGANIZATION, hereinafter referred to, as USLS SO. Section 2. The USLS SO comprises all bonafide students in the collegiate level. Section 3. The governing body of this Organization shall be the UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE STUDENT GOVERNMENT, hereinafter referred to, as USLS SG. Section 4. The USLS SG shall have the jurisdiction over the following: a) All political subdivisions from the three branches of student government down to the classroom officers of the USLS SG; b) All recognized campus organizations; and c) All bonafide college students of the University of St. La Salle. Section 5. The USLS SG Office shall be located at USLS Campus, Bacolod City. ARTICLE II STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES Principles Section 1. The studentry is sovereign. All authority of the USLS SG emanates from them. Section 2. The USLS SG has the primary duty of serving the students, promoting their welfare, and protecting their rights. Section 3. The USLS SG, in the pursuit of its objectives and ends, renounces violence.

Section 4. The USLS SG maintains efficiency, honesty and integrity in the performance of its duties. Section 5. The USLS SG upholds and adheres to the principles of peace and order, freedom, unity, equality, and social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare and security of all students. Section 6. The USLS SG pursues authentic Christian and democratic principles truly reflective of the ideals and aspirations of Lasallian students. Section 7. The USLS SG commits itself to working together with the entire Lasallian community for the realization of the Mission Statement of the university in order to enhance students holistic and productive development as Christians in the service of God, countrymen and fellowmen, provided that the non-Christian members must be respected. Section 8. The USLS SG recognizes that all students have potentials and shall promote their physical, intellectual, moral, and social well-being. Section 9. The USLS SG upholds the Filipino identity and shall promote national ideas and aspirations. Section 10. The USLS SG recognizes the vital role of communication, information and consultation in school and community building. Policies Section 11. The USLS SG shall guarantee full respect to and protection of student rights. Section 12. The USLS SG shall recognize the significant role exercised by all recognized campus organizations that promote student welfare. Section 13. The USLS SG shall encourage participation in community-based organizations. Section 14. The USLS SG shall take effective measures against all forms of dishonesty. Section 15. The USLS SG shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for student service and shall promote pluralism in spirit of democracy. Section 16. The USLS SG shall immediately take appropriate action in accordance to due process in case of student complaints. Section 17. The USLS SG shall have independence in the formulation and promulgation of its policies and in the administration of its affairs, provided, such are not contrary to school policies. Section 18. The USLS SG shall guarantee the right of the College Councils to implement their programs and activities. Section 19. The USLS SG shall pursue independent external relations policy, provided, such is not contrary to school policies in its relations with other student governments and institutions the

paramount consideration shall be sovereignty, provided, that the USLS SG shall maintain its institutional integrity and the interest of Lasallian students. Section 20. The USLS SG shall adopt and implement a policy of transparency in all its transactions subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law. ARTICLE III STUDENT RIGHTS Section 1. Every student shall enjoy the rights and privileges granted by this Constitution and by the Commission on Higher Education. Section 2. Every student shall have the right to peaceful assembly in order to express his interests, grievances, and complaints not contrary to school policies and law. Section 3. Every student shall have the right to privacy of communication and confidentiality of records. Section 4. Every student shall have the right to form, join, or not to join campus organizations for purposes not contrary to law and school policies. Section 5. Every student shall have the right to exercise freedom of speech, press, religion, political belief and conviction, provided, such exercise is not contrary to the Mission Statement, school policies and law. Section 6. Every student shall be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Section 7. Every student shall have the right to suffrage. Section 8. Every student shall have the right to due process. Section 9. Every student shall have the right to representation in all administrative policy-making bodies, which directly affect them. Section 10. Every student shall have the right to use available campus facilities as long as it does not run contrary to school policies. Section 11. Every student shall have the right against any form of coercion and/or intimidation. Section 12. Every student shall have the right to access any information concerning public documents and transactions provided that the security and stability of student organization shall not be in jeopardy. ARTICLE IV STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1. Every student shall have the responsibility to: a) Develop their potentials to the utmost in order to become dynamic members of their family, school and society; b) Strive for academic excellence; c) Abide by the school s rules and regulations; d) Exert utmost efforts towards the realization of harmonious relationship with the rest of school community; e) Participate actively in school activities; f) Maintain Christian Filipino values; g) Participate actively in issues concerning society; h) Live with dignity and bear the Lasallian Spirit; Section 2. Every student shall have the responsibility to support and uphold this Constitution. ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership in the USLS SO shall be a privilege granted only to all bonafide college student of University of St. La Salle. Section 2. Students enrolled in any college course, with the exemption of the noncredit and cross enrollees, shall be awarded the bonafide status. Section 3. Membership is terminated when the student is no longer enrolled in the University. ARTICLE VI SUFFRAGE Section 1. Suffrage shall be exercised by all Members of the USLS SO regardless of sect, creed, nationality, financial status and academic suffrage. Section 2. A system of securing the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot shall be provided for by the Commission on Election. ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE BRANCH President Section 1. The Executive Power shall be vested on the Executive President of the USLS SG. Section 2. The Executive President shall be elected directly by the highest number of votes cast by

qualified voters in the General Elections. In case two or more shall have an equal and highest number of votes, one of them shall be elected by the majority of all members of the Student Senate. Section 3. No student shall be elected Executive President of the USLS SG unless: a) He is a bonafide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; b) He has a residence of at least two (2) consecutive semesters in the University of St. La Salle; c) He has not incurred any failing grade and/or been under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters including summer classes prior to the election; and d) He has met all the requirements that may be provided by in the election code. Section 4. The Executive President shall appoint the Members of the Cabinet who shall be the heads of the executive departments. Such appointments shall need the confirmation of the Student Senate. The Departments of Budget and Finance, Sports, Administrative Services, Cultural Affairs, Advocacy Programs, Human Resource, Public Relations, Academic Affairs, LIASON and Social Awareness shall be the permanent departments of the Executive Branch; however, the President may propose the creation of additional departments that will be responsive to the needs of the Student Organization. Such proposal shall be submitted to the Student Senate, be confirmed and voted upon by of all its members. Section 5. The Executive President, as the Chief Executive, shall have the following duties and functions: a) Supervises the affairs of the political subdivisions of the USLS SG; b) Controls all executive departments and ensures that the laws are faithfully executed; c) Heads and presides over all Cabinet meetings; d) Signs and/or approves all bills, acts, appropriations, and other executive issuances; e) Creates ad hoc committees as maybe still relevant and necessary and appoint respective chairpersons thereof; f) Performs other duties and functions as may be necessary or as provided by law. Section 6. The cabinet shall have a regular meeting once a week. Special meetings may be called for by the president when the need arises. Section 7. Attendance shall be compulsory at all cabinet meetings. Section 8. The cabinet shall provide staff assistance to execute programs and policies of the USLS SG. Section 9. The Executive President shall appoint the chairpersons and members of all constitutional

commissions. Such appointments need the confirmation of the Student Senate. Section 10. The Executive President upon assuming the office shall form the President s Council. The President s Council shall be composed of the Executive President himself, the Senate President, the Chairman of the Commission on Election, the Chairman of the Commission on Audit, and the College Council Governors only. The President s Council shall have the following duties and functions: a) Facilitate and promote good governance of the organization; b) Address any concern of the organization; c) Assist the president in the performance of his duties and responsibilities. Section 11. The President s Council shall have a regular meeting once a month. Special meetings shall be called for by the President when the need arises. Section 12. The Executive President may call the Student Senate to a special session to act on bills and other matters pertinent to his government when the senate is not in regular session. Section 13. The Executive President may certify a bill to be urgently needed. Bills certified as such shall be accorded top priority by the Student Senate and shall take precedence over other matters pending in the Senate. Section 14. The Executive President shall prepare the year-round program of action and activities of his government, the annual budget to be embodied in the General Appropriations Bill, and the government s response to issues confronting the student body. Section 15. At the beginning of every semester, the Executive President shall deliver to the Senate his State-of-the-Organization address containing his report of the over-all condition of the Student Organization, solutions and proposed legislations and such other matters he may deem important for the Senate to be aware of. On the Senate Session called for this purpose, all Members of the Student Court, the Cabinet, the Constitutional Commissions, the College Councils, Officers of all recognized Campus Organizations, Political Party Representatives, a representative from the official publication, the Student Affairs Coordinator and other officers must be present. The Executive President shall also deliver a year-end State-of-the-Organization Address before the school year ends and prior to the assumption into office of the newly elected officers. Vice-President Section 16. There shall be an Executive Vice-President who shall have the same qualifications and shall be elected in the same manner as the Executive President. He shall be a member of the Cabinet.

Section 17. The Executive Vice-President, upon assuming office, shall form the League of Campus Organization Presidents. The LCOP shall be composed of the Executive Vice-President himself and all the presidents of all recognized campus organizations and the LCO. The LCOP shall have the following duties and functions: a) Supervise the affairs of all Campus Organizations; b) Address any concern of each campus organization. Section 18. In case of permanent vacancy in the Office of the Executive President, the Executive VicePresident shall become the Executive President to serve the un-expired term. If the Executive VicePresident is incapacitated, the Student Senate President then assumes the office. Treasurer Section 19. The USLS SG Executive Treasurer shall have the same qualifications and shall be elected in the same manner as the USLS SG Executive President. He shall have a term of office of one school year. Section 20. The Executive shall approve all USLS SG monetary funds and transactions in accordance with the General Appropriations Act. On the release of the funds, the Executive Treasurer shall prepare for such and this shall be duly noted by the Executive President. Section 21. The Executive Treasurer, upon assuming office, shall form the Council of Treasurers. The Council of Treasurers shall be composed of the Executive Treasurer himself and the College Council Treasurers. The Council Treasurers shall have the following duties and functions: a) Address any concern for each College Treasurer; b) Assist the Executive Treasurer of his duties and responsibilities; c) Supervise the affairs of all College Treasurers. Section 22. Special meetings shall be called for by the Executive Treasurer when the need arises. Section 23. In case the Treasurer resigns or is incapacitated, the President shall appoint a new Treasurer to fill the vacancy subject to the confirmation of the Student Senate. If no one runs for office during the Presidential Elections, the election for Treasurer will be simultaneous with the Freshmen Election. Section 24. Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for the Executive President, Executive Vice-President, and Executive Treasurer shall be within the last two months of the academic year. The Executive President, the Executive Vice-President and the Executive Treasurer shall have a term of one (1) year and shall be eligible for re-election. They shall assume office upon taking oath but not later than the beginning of the summer term.

Their terms of office shall not end at the close of the second semester but as soon as the new set of officers shall have been duly qualified and sworn.

Article VIII Legislative Branch Section 1. The Legislative Power shall be vested in the Student Senate of the University of St. La Salle. Section 2. No student shall be elected Senator of the USLS SG unless: a) He is a bonafide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; b) He has a residence of at least two (2) consecutive semesters in the University of St. La Salle; c) He has not incurred any failing grade and/or under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters prior to the election; and d) He has met all the requirements that may be provided in the Election Code. The Election of the Student Senate will be held simultaneous with the election of the Executive President, Executive Vice-President and Executive Treasurer. Section 3. The Student Senate shall be composed of senators to be elected per college. Each college shall have four (4) senators; the two senators with the highest number of votes shall serve two (2) consecutive academic years while the two remaining senators shall serve one (1) academic year. He shall assume office upon taking his oath but not later than the beginning of the summer term and shall be legible for re-election. Section 5. In case of vacancy, a special election will be called. Such senator filling the vacancy will serve the remaining term of office. Section 6. The Committee on Rules and Procedures, Committee on Budget and Finance, Issues and Advocacies Committee and the Blue Ribbon Committee shall be the permanent committees of the Student Senate. The powers and functions of which are defined as follows: A. Committee on Rules and Procedures all matters pertaining to rules and resolutions of the Student Senate, calendar, as well as parliamentary rules and the order and manner of transacting business, the creation of committees and their jurisdiction; and the conduct, rights, privileges,

integrity and reputation of the members of the Student Senate as well as matters relating to the implementation of the policies of the university; enforcement of school rules and regulations. B. Committee on Budget and Finance all matters relating to the funds and approval of budget of the Student Senate and the appropriation of funds for the payment of obligations in accordance to the General Appropriations Act. C. Committee on Issues and Advocacies all matters pertaining to social issues that affect the students either directly or indirectly; advocate issues which are relevant to the students and the Lasallian community; find ways to involve the students in activities of the Student Government; publicize all transactions of the Student Senate that are of student concern. D. Committee on Blue Ribbon takes charge on all matters relating to the accountability and transparency of all elected and appointed officers of the Student Government, including the investigation of malfeasance, non-feasance in the student government; review all activities of all other offices; order the inclusion in the calendar of ordinary business of bills or resolutions referred to by any committee but remain not acted within the period allowed by the rules; to recommend the sanction or expulsion of any student officer; and punish for contempt under legal actions against any violation of the constitution and the laws of the USLS SO by any student officer. The Student Senate may create special committees, as it deems necessary.

Section 7. The Student Senate shall elect its Senate President annually who shall act as the Head, by a majority vote of all elected Members. The Senate shall choose such other officers as it may deem necessary. Section 8. The Student Senate shall determine the rules of its proceedings before any other matters are tackled, based on rules of orders and parliamentary procedures; punish its members for disorderly behavior; and, with the concurrence of three-fourths (3/4) of all its members, suspend or expel a Member. A penalty of suspension, when imposed, shall not exceed thirty (30) school days. Section 9. The Student Senate, as provided, shall act on all appointments issued and submitted by the Executive President within fifteen (15) school days from receipt thereof. Should the Student Senate fail to act upon the appointments issued by the Executive President within fifteen (15) school days upon receipt thereof, the same shall become immediately valid. The Senate President shall not vote, except in case of a tie. Section 10. Every bill or resolution filed in the Senate shall contain only one subject which shall be expressed in the title thereof. Section 11. No bill shall be passed to the Executive President for approval unless it has passed three (3) readings. Upon the last reading of the bill, no amendment shall be allowed, and the vote there

shall be taken immediately thereafter. Section 12. A bill passed in the Senate shall become a law if: a) The Executive President signs the bill into law; b) The Executive President fails to return the said bill with his objection with a formal letter to the Senate within five (5) school days after receipt thereof; and c) The Executive President vetoes the bill but such veto is over-ridden by a three-fourths (3/4) votes of all Members of the Senate.

Article IX Judicial Branch Section 1. The Judicial Power shall be vested in the Student Court. It shall have the sole power to interpret this Constitution and the laws of the USLS SO. Section 2. The Student Court shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Appropriations for the Student Court shall not be reduced below the amount appropriated for the previous year, and after approval, shall be automatically and regularly released. Section 3. The Student Court shall be composed of a Chief Judge and six (6) Associate Judges. The members of the Student Court shall be appointed by the President of the USLS-SO from the nominees prepared by the Selection Council. The Selection Council shall be composed of the Chief Judge as Chairman, the Executive Vice-President, and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Procedures. The Selection Council shall prepare a list of at least three (3) nominees. The Executive President of the USLS SO shall appoint the members of the Student Court. Such appointments need confirmation of the Student Senate. Section 4. The Student Court shall have the following functions: a) Exercise jurisdiction over all cases filed against any officer or member of the USLS SO; b) Promulgate its rules of procedures and exercise such other functions as may be provided by law; c) Appoint staff assistants; and d) Declare executive issuances, legislative acts or policies and rules constitutional or unconstitutional. Section 5. The scope of its powers and functions shall be limited only to the officers and members of the USLS SO. Section 6. The Student Court has no jurisdiction over cases involving administrative rules and regulations of the school.

Section 7. No student shall be appointed to the Student Court unless: a) He is a bonafide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; b) He has never incurred any failing grade and/or under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters prior to the election; c) He still has at least three (3) semesters of residence in USLS before graduation. A member of the Student Court must be a student of proven competence, integrity, probity, independence and dedication to service. Section 8. The Chief Judge and his Associates shall serve until they graduate to enable them to gain a high degree of competence. Vacancy occurring in the Office of the Student Court shall be filled in the earliest possible opportunity. Section 9. In case of permanent vacancy in the Office of the Student Court Chief Judge, the successor shall be selected from the members of the Student Court (Associate Judges) according to seniority. Seniority will be based on the date of appointment. In case two or more are qualified, the successor shall be determined by the majority vote among the Associate Judges. ARTICLE X College Councils Section 1. There is hereby created in each college, a College Council to be composed of the Governor, Vice-Governor, Secretary, Treasurer to be elected at large and a Year-level Representative to be elected by the students of their respective year levels. Section 2. The College Council may create other committees therefore as it may deem necessary, provided, however, that no elected member of the council or any recognized campus organization shall be appointed to such committees. Section 3. The College Council shall have jurisdiction and authority over the students of their respective college. Section 4. The College Council shall have jurisdiction over their respective Academic Clubs. Furthermore, the Vice-Governor shall sit as Ex-officio Chairman in meetings between Academic Clubs and the College Councils. Section 5. No student shall be elected officer of the college council unless: a) He is a bonafide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; b) He has not incurred any failing grade and/or under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters prior to the election; c) He has met all requirements as provided for in the Omnibus Election Code.

Section 6. The Governor shall be the Chief Executive of the Council. He is tasked to uphold the interests of his college and the integrity of his council. Section 7. In case of permanent vacancy in the office of the Governor, the Vice-Governor shall assume the responsibilities of the Governor and serve the unexpired term. Hence, the vacancy in the office of the Vice-Governor may be filled through an appointment of the Executive President upon the recommendation of the newly appointed Governor. Such an appointment shall be subject to the confirmation of the Student Senate. Section 8. The Student Senate shall enact a College Council Code that shall define the powers, functions, and jurisdictions of the College Council. ARTICLE XI CLASSROOM OFFICERS Section 1. The Student Government recognizes the essential role of the classroom as the most basic organization unit of the USLS SO. Section 2. There shall be a set of officers for every classroom, namely the Class Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Secretary and the Treasurer. Section 3. No student shall be elected as Classroom Officer unless he or she meets all the following qualifications: a) He/she is a bona fide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; b) He/she has not been under incurred any failing grade and/or under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters prior to the election; c) He/she is a regular student of his/her class; d) He/she shall not hold any other office within the Student Government, including all recognized Campus Organizations. He/she shall strictly avoid conflict of interest at all times. Section 3. The Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the students of their respective classes. It shall be the duty of the Commission on Elections or teacher-in-charge to supervise the proper election for the classroom officers. Section 4. The Election of the Classroom Officers shall be on the first two weeks of the beginning of class in each academic year. In cases of vacancies special elections may be held. Section 5. The Class Mayors shall be under the general supervision of the Governor and shall be under the direct supervision of his respective Year-level Representative. Section 6. It shall be the task of the Class Mayor to coordinate with the College Council Officers in

times of activities concerning the college and/or the university. The Class Mayor is responsible for the proper dissemination of information from the Council to his respective class. Section 7. The Class Mayor must also reach out to the irregular students included in his class and is responsible in informing them of college and/or university activities. Section 8. There shall be at least one meeting every month between the Year-level Representative and all the Class Mayors of the college. Section 9. The Student Senate shall enact a code that shall further define the powers, responsibilities and functions of the Class Officers; their manner of election and the procedures for removal or recall.

ARTICLE XII CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS Section 1. The USLS SO recognizes the significant role of all recognized Campus Organizations. Section 2. The Student Senate shall enact a code recognizing the autonomy of these groups and shall provide protection over them. Section 3. The Executive Vice-President of the USLS SG shall ensure the autonomy of these organizations but shall enforce administrative sanction on any of them upon violation of executive issuance and this Constitution. Section 4. USLS SG shall encourage students to join and actively participate in their activities. Section 5. In seeking accreditation, all recognized Campus Organizations shall be governed by reasonable requirements. Section 6. There shall be a League of Campus Organization Presidents, hereinafter referred to as LCOP whose members shall be all the Presidents of all recognized Campus Organizations, whether Academic or non-Academic. Secti0n 7. The Executive Vice-President shall preside over LCOP meetings. Section 8. The LCOP shall be the body that will represent the interests of all recognized Campus Organizations in the Student Government. They will coordinate with the Student Government in matters of information, address of grievances, and other pertinent matters.

ARTICLE XIII

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
Common Provisions Section 1. The Commissions, which shall be independent, are the Commission on Election and the Commission on Audit. Section 2. No student shall be a member of these Commissions unless: a) He is a bonafide student with a minimum load of twelve (12) units; and b) He has not incurred any failing grade and/or under disciplinary probation for two consecutive semesters prior to appointment. Section 3. Other than practical requirements stipulated in the preceding section, no student shall be a member of any Commission unless he is of proven competence, integrity, probity, independence and dedication to service. Section 4. The Commissioners shall have a term of office, which shall commence upon appointment and shall end upon their graduation, termination of bonafide student status, voluntary resignation, and/or vote of no confidence. Commission on Election Section 1. The Commission on Election shall be composed of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five (5) Commissioners. Section 2. The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson including the five (5) Commissioners shall be appointed by the President subject to the confirmation of the Student Senate. Section 3. The Commission on Election shall exercise the following powers and functions. a) Enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, or referendum; b) Exercise jurisdiction over all contests relating to election returns, and qualifications of all government officers still subject for appeal in the student court; c) Decide all questions affecting elections, including determination of the number and location of polling places and appointment of election officers; and d) Ensure a fair, orderly and honest election. Section 4. The Commission on Election shall submit to the President of the USLS SG and the Student Senate a comprehensive report on the conduct of election, plebiscite or referendum. Section 5. A free and open party system shall be allowed to evolve according to the free choice of the students.

Section 6. The Commission has the authority to appoint members of the board of election inspectors in aid of the conduct of election.

Commission on Audit

Section 1. The Commission on Audit shall be composed of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Five (5) Commissioners. Section 2. The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and the five (5) Commissioners must possess basic auditing skills. Section 3. The President of the USLS SG shall appoint the members of the Commission subject to the confirmation of the Student Senate. Section 4. The Commissioners shall exercise the following responsibilities: a. Recommend for approval all fundraising forms; b. Count, stamp and sign solicitation forms, raffle tickets, and other fundraising materials before release to the organization; c. Check the audit report of the Special Auditors; and d. Submit a semestral report of finding on the audit of finances of the different clubs, recognized Campus Organizations, College Councils and different departments of the USLS SG to the SG President, and Student Senate. Section 5. The Commission shall have the sole power, authority and duty to examine, audit, and hold the accounts pertaining to the receipts and expenditures of USLS SO. Section 6. The Commission shall have the exclusive authority to define the scope of its audit and examination, practice standard procedure required thereof, and promulgate auditing rules and regulations. Section 7. The Commission has the authority to appoint Special Auditors to help the Commissioners in the audit of the USLS SG and all recognized campus organizations. Section 8. The number of Special Auditors to be appointed shall be left to the discretion of the Commissioners. Section 9. The special auditors shall have the following responsibility: a) They shall be under the authority of the Commission on Audit. b) They shall relay information of new policies and activities of the COA to their assigned

recognized Campus Organizations or departments of the USLS SG. c) They shall assist the commissioners in authorizing fund raising materials. d) They shall prepare semestral audit reports of all recognized Campus Organization or department of the USLS SG that they have audited. ARTICLE XIV ACCOUNTABILITY OF STUDENT OFFICIALS Section 1. Student office is a student trust. Student officials and staff must at all times be accountable to the student body; serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, discipline, honesty and efficiency; act with justice, and lead modest and peaceful lives. Section 2. All elected and appointed officers of the USLS SG shall not hold any other office within the Student Government, including recognized Campus Organizations during their term. They shall strictly avoid conflict of interest at all times. Section 3. All student officials shall observe impartiality and prudence in action and words, through media and personal interaction at all times. Section 4. All elected and appointed officers of the USLS SG shall not participate in any public show of support to any political party or of its candidates in time of election. Section 5. All student officials owe the USLS SG and this Constitution allegiance at all times. Section 6. The Executive President, Executive Vice-President, Executive Treasurer, Members of the Student Court, and the members of the Constitutional Commission may be removed from office through vote of no confidence by the Student Senate for gross and culpable violation of this constitution, malversation of funds, abuse of authority and/or betrayal of student trust. All other officials may be removed from office as provided by law. Section 7. No officer shall be removed by vote of no confidence without the concurrence of threefourths (3/4) of all members of the Student Senate. Section 8. Any officer who incurred the votes of no confidence by the Student Senate shall be automatically considered removed from office and never to hold any position in the USLS SG. Section 9. Incumbent officers convicted of any criminal offense shall automatically be considered removed from office. Section 10. Any officer, whether elected or appointed, who incurs a failing grade at the end of the semester, shall be considered permanently removed from the position and prohibited to hold the same position. Section 11. The Student Senate shall enact a code that will sanction duly recognized USLS SG officials.

ARTICLE XV GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. The USLS SG shall provide for a seal reflective of the ideals and aspirations of the members of the USLS SO. The Senate may, by law, adopt a new seal and such law shall take effect upon its ratification by the students in a referendum. Section 2. All USLS SG and campus organization officers shall take oath to defend this Constitution. Section 3. The ownership and operation of Student Publications shall be limited to the students of the University Of St. La Salle and to authorized organizations under the full administration of the students and subject to the guidance of the moderators. Section 4. The USLS SG official publication shall serve as a medium of transparency, which contains USLS SG activities, financial reports and the present officers. Section 5. The cultural activities shall be preserved and developed for the promotion of desirable cultural values such as appreciation of the arts. Section 6. No money from the funds of USLS SO shall be appropriated for any purpose except in accordance with law. Section 7. The USLS SG shall secure and maintain fiscal autonomy subject to the guidance approved by the administration and the students duly recognized representatives. ARTICLE XVI AMENDENTS Section 1. Any amendment to, or revision of this constitution shall be proposed through: a) Students initiative; b) A constitutional convention; or c) A constituent assembly. Section 2. Student Senate, by sixty percent (60%) vote of all its members, may call for a Constitutional Convention or a Constituent Assembly. Section 3. Amendments to this Constitution may likewise be directly proposed by the members of the USLS-SO upon the petition of at least thirty percent (30%) of the total number of registered voters. Section 4. No amendments under this provision shall be authorized within six (6) years following the ratification of this Constitution.

ARTICLE XVII TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Section 1. For purposes of synchronization, the first election of the Executive President, Executive Vice-President, Executive Treasurer, the Members of the Student Senate and Members of the College Councils shall be held simultaneously within the last two (2) months of the academic year. Section 2. All existing executive issuances, laws and policies not inconsistent with this constitution shall be deemed operative until amended, repealed or revoked.
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This revised USLS SO Constitution shall take effect upon the approval of a simple majority based on the total votes cast in a referendum to be held on March 2, 2012. Submitted to the Students of USLS for approval in a referendum by the Constituent Assembly called for by the 24th Student Senate of USLS SG A.Y. 2011-2012 under the administration of Emmanuel Ibaez, USLS SG Executive President.

CERTIFIED CORRECT: (Sgd.) JERON VELASCO Presiding Officer

ATTESTED: (Sgd.) XYCYSTHIAE SANTILLAN Assistant Presiding Officer (Sgd.) MARK SHARE SEVERINO Convention Secretary

(Sgd.) ALEXANDRA SOLEDAD Floor Leader

(Sgd.) MARY NICOLE GEVA Assistant Floor Leader

(Sgd.) CHARVIC MALUNES

FEA MARIE JARDER ALLEN GABRIEL IIGO RUBY ANN DAHAY KEVIN GABRIEL VINSON

(Sgd.) DENI JOGUILON FRANCIS MARTIN PLANTA GIOFEL MAGBANUA PAUL JOHN VALENCIA JERRELYN SEGAYO