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De L a Salle University M anilaUniversity Student Government
Constitution
C O N T E N T
Pr eamble
Art icle I Name and SeatArt icle I I MembershipArt icle III Dec lar ation of Pri nciples, Purposes and Policies Art icle I V Bill of Rights Art icle V Duties and Responsibilities of Students Art icle V I Accountability of USG O ffice rs Art icle VII The Executive BoardArt icle VII I The Executive Committee Art icle IX Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of EB Members Art icle X T he Activities A ssemblyArt icle X I The College Student GovernmentArt icle X I I The B atch Student GovernmentArt icle X I I I The Executive Departments
Art icle X IV The Legislative AssemblyArt icle XV The LA Committees Art icle XV I The L A Inner Circle Art icle XV I I The College Legislative BoardArt icle XV I I I The JudiciaryArt icle XI X Constitutional Commissions Art icle XX Ar t icles of ImpeachmentArt icle XX I The Council of Student Organizations Art icle X XI I Convention of Leaders Art icle XX I I I E lec tions Art icle XX IV Vacancies Art icle XX V General Provisions
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Art icle XX VI I Transitory Provisions Art icle XX V I I I Separability Clause Art icle XX IX Ef fec tivity
Pr eamble
We, the undergraduate students of De La Salle University - Manila, imploring the aid of the Almighty God and invoking
the patronage of St. John Baptist De La Salle, assert our inherent democratic right to pursue an autonomous and genuinestudent government that shall inspire us to become true Lasallian achievers for God and country, reinvigorate our
formation as Lasallians who secure harmony, unity and cooperation among ourselves and with those who, together with
us, make up the Lasallian community of persons, scholars, learners and citizens, commit to the advancement and defenseof our rights and welfare, safeguard the academic freedom and integrity of the University, affirm the student-
dignity and worth, promote the common good, actualize our roles as propagandists and catalysts for social change andaction, inculcate a social consciousness that will strike a balance between self and service to others, healthy competition
and cooperation, privilege and responsibility and embody our libertarian ideals, nationalist aspirations and noble visionof a humane and sovereign society where truth, justice, freedom, love, equality and peace reign, do solemnly ordain and promulgate this Constitution.
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Art icle INAM E AND SEAT
Section 1. The name of this student government, established under this Constitution, shall be known as the De La
Salle University - Manila University Student Government, which shall hereinafter be referred to as theUSG.
Section 2. The seat of the USG shall be in the De La Salle University - Manila, 2401 Taft Avenue, Manila, whichshall hereinafter be referred to as the University.
Art icle I IMEMBERSHIP
The members of the USG shall be all undergraduate students of the University.
Art icle IIIDEC LARA TION OF PRINCIPLES, PURPOSES AND POL IC IES
PRINCIPLES
Section 1. The USG shall have the power of which emanates from the student body. It shall be the sole, unified,autonomous and democratic representative body of the students.
Section 2. building a
community of learners and scholars who value the pursuit of new knowledge within the perspective ofChristian ideals and values
2.1. The Mission Statement shall serve as the guide of the USG in achieving the collective interestof the students.
2.2. The USG believes that the true importance of the Mission Statement lies in putting these ideals
into action.
Section 3. The USG is founded on the principles of representation, participatory democracy, decentralization,collaboration, equitability, accountability, unity and cooperation and efficiency and efficacy in the
delivery of services.
Section 4. The USG shall adhere to the policy of cooperation with other sectors of the Lasallian community.
PURPOSES
Section 4. The USG shall be at the forefront ied in
Section 5. The USG shall help foster the physical, intellectual, moral, cultural, civic, spiritual and political
interests of the students, as long as thes
Section 6. The USG shall develop critical thinking among the studentry and encourage all students to unitethemselves and utilize their knowledge, skills and resources to contribute to nation-building.
Section 7. The USG, recognizing the vital role of the youth in nation-building, shall encourage all students to beaware and sensitive to the universal needs of their time;
Section 8. The USG shall foster a progressive and innovative academic institution.
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Section 9. The USG shall be in solidarity with the Filipino people by partaking in the efforts of working towards
genuine freedom and democracy.
POLICIES
Section 10. The USG shall pursue an independent stand, not dictated by any other sector, other than the students.
Section 11. The USG shall value academic freedom, peace based on justice and the equality of gender, religion, andrace.
Section 13. The USG shall encourage student and sectoral organizations to promote the welfare of the students.
Section 14. The USG shall establish and maintain relevant linkages with various offices, sectoral and cause-oriented
groups within and outside the University to create venues for resource-sharing.
Section 15. The USG shall pursue a policy of dialogue with other student governments, movements and the
marginalized sectors of society, consonant with its principles and purposes.
Section 16. The USG shall pursue a Lasallian education that is holistic, competitive and of high standards, ensuring
that it develops Lasallians for the nation. The USG shall also fight for a relevant, nationalistic,
scientific, liberating and mass-oriented system of education.
Section 17. The USG shall struggle against all forms of exploitation, oppression and corruption.
Section 18. The USG shall renounce instruments of policy, activities and undertakings which are violent in nature,and/or are contrary to the rules and regulations of the University and/or the laws of the land.
Section 19. The USG shall adopt and implement a policy of public disclosure of all its transactions involving theinterest of its members.
Art icle I VBIL L OF RIG HTS
Section 1. Every student has the right to be properly informed of the programs, rules and regulations and policies
of the academic community.
Section 2. Every student has the right to have access to his/her official records and other pertinent documents and
papers pertaining to official acts, transactions or decisions.
Section 3. Every student has the right to receive professional competence from the faculty and administration.
Section 4. Every student has the right to be academically evaluated based on objective criteria.
Section 5. Every student has the right to conduct scholarly research freely and to publish, discuss and exchangefindings and recommendations for the purpose of academic development.
Section 6. Every student has the right to suffrage.
6.1. Every student has the right to vote for representatives and officers of the USG.6.2. Every student has the right to exercise other electoral practices.
Section 7. Every student has the right to actively participate in the USG.
Section 8. Every student has the right to recall their representatives from office.
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Section 9. Every student has the right to proper representation and participation in all policy-making bodies inside
the University.
Section 10. Every student has the right to regular student-faculty and student-administration dialogue.
Section 11. Every student has the right to assemble and to freely and responsibly express their views, opinions and
grievances.
Section 12. Every student has the right to objective presentation and independent operation of the student-controlled
publications, subject to the cannons of responsible journalism.
Section 13. Every student has the right to establish, organize, join and actively participate in clubs, organizations,groups and other associations for purposes not contrary to existing policies.
Section 14. Every student has the right to due process.
Section 15. Every student has the right to legitimate and responsible use of adequate, safe, clean and efficient school
facilities.
Section 16. Every student has the right to apply for a USG position.
Section 17. All other rights as specified in the Student Handbook specified herein are included as rights of the students.
Art icle VDUT IES AND RESPONSIBILI TI ES O F STUD EN TS
Section 1. Every student shall observe and uphold the laws of the land, the rules and regulations of the University
as stipulated in the Student Handbook and this Constitution.
Section 2. Every student shall exercise his/her rights responsibly and in good faith.
Section 3. Every student shall uphold the academic integrity of the University, endeavor to achieve academic
excellence and abide by the rules and regulations governing his/her academic responsibilities.
Section 4. Every student shall promote and maintain the peace and tranquility of the University by observing therules of discipline and by exerting efforts to attain harmonious relationships with fellow students, theadministrators, the teaching academic staffs and other University personnel.
Section 5. Every student shall uphold, preserve and maintain the integrity of his/her Alma Mater.
Section 6. Every student shall participate actively in civic affairs and in the promotion of the general welfare, particularly in the social, economic and cultural development of his/her community and in the
attainment of a just, compassionate and orderly society.
Art icle V IAC COUNT ABIL IT Y OF USG OFFF IC ERS
All USG officers shall at all times be accountable to the studentry who they must serve with utmost responsibility,integrity, loyalty, efficiency and professionalism.
Art icle VIIT H E E X E C U T I V E B O A R D
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Section 1. The Executive Board, which shall hereinafter be referred to as EB, shall be the highest governing body
and representative authority of the USG.
Section 2. The EB shall be composed of the:
2.1. President.
2.2. Vice President for Internal Affairs.
2.3. Vice President for External Affairs.2.4. Executive Secretary.
2.5. Executive Treasurer.
Section 3. The EB shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
3.1. To uphold and enforce the provisions stipulated in this Constitution and its bylaws.
3.2. To outline and enforce basic policies that shall facilitate the performance of its duties andresponsibilities.
3.3. To discuss national, sectoral and university-wide issues and academic-related matters, projects,
programs and campaigns to be presented to the College Presidents.3.4. To ensure fair, efficient and effective representation in all University committees whose
services and decisions affect the welfare of the students.
3.5. To create departments and ad hoc as may be necessary to discharge its functions.
Section 4. The members of the EB shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 5. Any member of the EB may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 6. The EB shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 7. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this
provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the EB members are informed and have agreed.
Art icle VII IT H E E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E
Section 1. The Executive Committee, which shall hereinafter be referred to as EXECOM, shall be vested withexecutive powers.
Section 2. The EXECOM shall be composed of the:
2.1. All the members of the EB.
2.2. All College Presidents.
Section 3. The EXECOM shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
3.1. To discuss and decide on national, sectoral, university-wide issues and academic-relatedmatters, projects, programs and campaigns for endorsement and final approval of theLegislative Assembly, whenever necessary.
3.2. To implement all resolutions approved by the Legislative Assembly.3.3. To issue Executive Orders to the USG in case of a state of emergency and be answerable to the
Legislative Assembly for the consequences thereof.
3.4. To appeal for reconsideration to the Legislative Assembly any approved motion or resolutionupon two-thirds vote of the members of the EXECOM.
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3.5. To determine the vision and mission of the USG and ensure that resources be made available
towards their attainment.
Section 4. The members of the EXECOM shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 5. Any member of the EXECOM may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 6. The EXECOM shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 7. A final decision can only be reached via a majority vote (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions madeoutside this provision are binding and executory unless challenged by an EXECOM member.
Art icle I XPOWERS, DUT IES AND RESPONSIBILI TIES OF EB M EMB ERS
Section 1. The President shall:
1.1. Be the Chief Executive Officer of the USG.1.2. Be the official spokesperson of the USG at any function, meeting or assembly.
1.3. Preside over the meetings of the EB, EXECOM, USG General Assemblies, Convention of
Leaders and committees under his/her office.1.4. Have no voting powers but shall have the power to veto policies, resolutions, programs and
projects approved by the EB, EXECOM, the Activities Assembly and the LegislativeAssembly.
1.4.2. The presidential veto must be communicated to the Executive Secretary within threedays of the approval of the policy, resolution, program or project. Otherwise, the
policy, resolution, program or project may be released or implemented.
1.4.3. A two-thirds vote of the remaining EB, EXECOM, the Activities Assembly and theLegislative Assembly, whichever is concerned, is required to override a presidential
veto.
1.5. Oversee the internal and external affairs of the USG.1.6. Initiate the implementation of all the decisions of the Legislative Assembly.
1.7. Nominate and appoint the student representatives to external alliances, seminars, sectororganizations, University-wide committees and other functions requiring such representation
and appointment. The order for the nomination and appointment is as follows:
1.7.1. Member/s of the EB.1.7.2. College President/s.
1.7.3. Legislative Assembly Representative/s.1.7.4. Batch President/s.1.7.5. Other USG officer/s.
1.8. Be an ex-officio member of all the committees under the executive arm of the USG.1.9. Submit to the Legislative Assembly and the Judiciary trimestral reports that shall present and
evaluate the state of the organizational affairs and recommend further actions.
1.10. Monitor, directly or indirectly, the performance of all offices and committees with executivefunctions.
1.11. Receive and review periodic reports from each of the EB members, all Executive units, theLegislative Assembly and the Judiciary.
1.12. Ensure that national, sectoral and University-wide issues be adequately addressed by the USG.1.13. Represent the USG in sectoral activities within and outside the University.1.14. Convene the Council of University Representatives (CURE) which shall be composed of all
student representatives to University policy-making bodies.1.15. Perform other functions to facilitate the discharge of his/her responsibilities or acts prescribed
herein and be answerable to the Legislative Assembly for the consequences of such.
1.15. Be vested with the power to grant presidential pardon to any USG officer found guilty ofviolation of this constitution and its bylaws by the Judiciary, provided that the pardon is with
just cause.
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Section 2. The Vice President for Internal Affairs shall:
2.1. Report directly to the President.
2.2. Be the supervisor and coordinator of the internal affairs of the USG under the direction of thePresident.
2.3. Assume the responsibilities of the President in matters concerning internal affairs if the
President is absent or incapacitated or if so directed by the EB.2.4. Assume automatically the Presidency in the event that such office is permanently vacated.
2.5. Coordinate with the College and Batch Student Governments with regards to internal affairs ofthe USG.
2.6. Monitor all internal activities and programs of the College and Batch Student Governments.2.7. Chair the Activities Assembly.
2.8. Ensure that the USG University-wide activities are prioritized over other student activities.
2.9. Create departments and ad hoc as may be necessary to discharge specific functions of theinternal affairs.
2.10. Supervise the planning and implementation of special projects during celebrations of USG
University-wide weeks and other occasions warranting participation of the USG.2.11. Address student concerns regarding the operational efficiency and development of physical
facilities in the University.
2.12. Conduct research undertakings on University policies and structures and present results andrecommendations to the EXECOM, Legislative Assembly and/or the University administration.
2.13. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM.
Section 3. The Vice President for External Affairs shall:
3.1. Report directly to the President.
3.2. Be the supervisor and coordinator of the external affairs of the USG under the direction of thePresident.
3.3. Assume the responsibilities of the President in matters concerning external affairs if the
President is absent or incapacitated or if so directed by the EB.3.4. Assume automatically the Presidency in the event that both the Presidency and the Internal
Affairs Vice Presidency are permanently vacated.3.5. Coordinate with the College and Batch Student Governments with regards to external affairs of
the USG.
3.6. Monitor all external activities and programs of the College and Batch Student Governments.3.7. Co-chair the Activities Assembly and assume chairmanship if the Vice President for Internal
Affairs is absent or incapacitated or if so directed by the EB.3.8. Create departments and ad hoc as may be necessary to discharge specific functions of the
external affairs
3.9. Establish liaisons with other student governments and other relevant entities.3.10. Establish alliances with external entities on specific issues or campaigns as specified by the EB.
3.11. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM.
Section 4. The Executive Secretary shall:
4.1. Report directly to the President.
4.2. Be the Chief Administrative Officer of the USG.4.3. Take charge of the daily and administrative affairs of the USG.4.4. Be the official custodian of all records and papers of USG.
4.5. Record all meetings of the EB, EXECOM, USG General Assemblies, Convention of Leaders,Legislative Assembly and Inner Circle.
4.6. Be responsible for efficient USG office management.
4.7. Be responsible for the training and development and other concerns and needs of USG officersin the discharge of their duties.
4.8. Handle all correspondences of the EB, both internally and externally.
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4.9. Coordinate with the other offices to facilitate the maintenance of a complete and effective filing
system of the USG.4.10. Supervise the information dissemination of the University-wide activities, programs and
campaigns of the USG through publicity, publications and the like.
4.11. Establish programs or projects to obtain regular feedback from the student body.4.12. Prepare the agenda of meetings of the EB and EXECOM after due consultation with its
members.
4.13. Advise the President on matters of general administration.4.14. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM.
Section 5. The Executive Treasurer shall:
5.1. Report directly to the President.
5.2. Act as custodian of the USG funds and enforce standard operating procedures within the USG
with regards to the financial system.5.3. Design and implement a plan for the management of funds under the jurisdiction of the USG.
5.4. Be in charge of the preparation of the annual budget, of which allocation must be given to all
the offices under the structure of the USG, to be approved by the Legislative Assembly.5.5. Formulate and implement policies and procedures governing the financial resources of the
USG.
5.6. Require financial documents necessary for the maintenance of an effective monitoring system.5.7. Collect and summarize needed data in the preparation of financial reports dealing with all
phases of the financial, accounting and operating activities of the USG.5.8. Prepare trimestral financial reports dealing with all phases of the financial activities of the
offices under the USG structure and present such reports to all offices concerned.5.9. Safeguard cash temporarily on hand and maintain banking connection for the regular deposit
and savings accounts for the USG.
5.10. Monitor fund-raising activities initiated by the offices under the USG.5.11. Make periodic reviews of the income and expenditure status of each budgetary unit for any
needed remedial action.
5.12. Review and monitor all receipts and disbursements of funds within the USG.5.13. Prepare an annual financial report of the USG for examination by the EXECOM and
Legislative Assembly and also for audit by the Auditor duly appointed by the Judiciary.5.14. Perform other such duties and responsibilities related to and/or implied from the above
enumeration of duties and responsibilities.
5.15. Perform other such functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM.
Art icle XTH E AC TIV IT I ES ASSEMBL Y
Section 1. The Activities Assembly, which shall hereinafter be referred to as AA, shall be the policy-making armconcerning activities, projects and programs of the USG.
Section 2. The AA shall be composed of the:
2.1. Vice President for Internal Affairs.2.2. Vice President for External Affairs.
2.3. All College Presidents.2.4. All Batch Presidents.
Section 3. The AA shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
3.1. To outline and enforce basic policies and procedures for the efficient and effective
implementation of student activities, projects and programs and enforce these upon theapproval of the EXECOM.
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3.2. To plan University-wide student activities, projects and programs and assign departments or ad
hoc for the implementation of such upon the approval of the EXECOM.3.3. To create departments and ad hoc as may be necessary to discharge specific functions of the
AA.
3.4. To discuss and deliberate matters pertaining to activities, projects and programs of thedepartments and ad hoc.
3.5. To perform such other functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM.
Section 4. The members of the AA shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 5. Any member of the AA may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 6. The AA shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 7. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present, subject to the decision of theEXECOM and the Legislative Assembly. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and
unofficial until majority of the AA members are informed and have agreed.
Art icle X IT H E C O L L E G E ST U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T
Section 1. The College Student Government, which shall hereinafter be referred to as CSG, shall be composed ofall undergraduate students of each respective college.
Section 2. The CSG Executive Board, which shall hereinafter be referred to as CSG-EB, shall be the highestgoverning body and representative authority of each respective college.
Section 3. The CSG-EB shall be composed of the:
3.1. College President.
3.2. All Batch Presidents from the college.3.3. All Legislative Assembly Representatives from the college.
Section 4. The CSG-EB shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
4.1. To discuss and decide on matters which are pertinent to their respective college.4.2. To determine the vision and mission of the CSG and ensure that resources be made available
towards their attainment.4.3. To outline and enforce basic policies that shall facilitate the performance of their duties and
responsibilities.
4.4. To execute all policies and directives issued by the Legislative Assembly which are pertinent toeach respective college.
4.5. To handle college affairs and the needs of the different majors and batches.
4.6. To organize and implement programs for their particular college.4.7. To create departments and ad hoc as may be necessary to discharge its functions.
4.8. Prepare a Rules of Internal Governance of the CSG within the framework of this Constitution.
Section 5. The College Presidents shall:
5.1. Report directly to the President
5.2. Discuss and update the EXECOM on college-wide programs and concerns.5.3. Enforce programs of the EB, upon the approval of the EXECOM, to the college and its batches.5.4. Spearhead the execution of all policies and directives issued by the Legislative Assembly
which are pertinent to their respective colleges.5.5. Coordinate with the EXECOM regarding University-wide issues and activities.
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5.6. Chair the CSG-EB and appoint from its members a replacement in case of their incapacity or
absence.5.7. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EXECOM and the Legislative Assembly.
Section 6. The members of the CSG-EB shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 7. Any member of the CSG-EB may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 8. The CSG-EB shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 9. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this
provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the CSG-EB members are informed and haveagreed.
Art icle XIIT H E B A T C H ST U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T
Section 1. The Batch Student Government, which shall hereinafter be referred to as BSG, shall be composed of allundergraduate students of each respective batch of each respective college.
Section 2. The BSG Executive Board, which shall hereinafter be referred to as BSG-EB, shall be the highestgoverning body and representative authority of each respective batch of each respective college.
Section 3. The BSG-EB shall be composed of the:
3.1. Batch President.
3.2. Batch Vice-President.
3.3 Legislative Assembly Representative.
Section 4. The BSG-EB shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
4.1. Create committees for the operations of the batch.
4.2. Execute all policies and directives issued by the Legislative Assembly which are pertinent tothe batch.
4.3. Organize and implement programs for the enhancement and development of the batch.
4.4. Participate in the execution of college and University-wide programs as directed by the CollegePresident and AA.
4.5. Encourage batchmates to participate in batch, college and University-wide programs.4.6. Prepare a Rules of Internal Governance of the BSG within the framework of this Constitution.4.7. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EB and the College President.
Section 5. The Batch Presidents shall:
5.1. Report directly to the College President and President as deemed necessary.5.2. Represent the BSG in the CSG, AA and other such entities as necessary.
5.3. Discuss and update the CSG on batch-wide programs and concerns.5.4. Enforce programs of the EB, upon the approval of the EXECOM, to the batch.
5.5. Spearhead the execution of all policies and directives issued by the Legislative Assemblywhich are pertinent to their respective batches.
5.6. Coordinate with the College President and EB regarding college and University-wide issues
and activities, respectively.5.7. Chair the BSG-EB.5.8. Perform other functions as defined in the Rules of Internal Governance of the BSG and as
deemed necessary by the EB, College President and the Legislative Assembly.
Sec tion 6. T he B atch Vice-Presidents shall:
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6.1. Report directly to the Batch President and College President and President as deemednecessary.
6.2. Represent the Batch President in other programs and activities and other such entities.
6.3. Discuss and update the CSG on batch-wide programs and concerns in the absence of the BatchPresident.
6.4. Assume powers and responsibilities of the Batch President in his/her incapacity or absence.
6.5. Enforce programs of the EB, upon approval of the EXECOM, for the batch.6.6. Assist the Batch President in the execution of all policies and directives issued by the
Legislative Assembly which are pertinent to their respective batches.6.7. Chair the BSG-EB in the absence of the Batch President.
6.8. Perform other functions as defined in the Rules of Internal Governance of the BSG and asdeemed necessary by the EB, College President and the Legislative Assembly.
Section 7. The members of the BSG-EB shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 8. Any member of the BSG-EB may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 9. The BSG-EB shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 10. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the BSG-EB members are informed and haveagreed.
Art icle XII IT H E E X E C U T I V E D E P A R T M E N T S
GE NER AL PROVISIONS
Section 1. The Executive Departments, which shall hereinafter be referred to as EXEDEP, shall be the standing
committees to aid the USG in addressing specific concerns, issues, projects and programs consonantwith its principles and purposes.
Section 2. The Batch Presidents shall be appointed to EXEDEP, except for the Department of Activity Approval
and Monitoring, and shall be limited to membership to only one EXEDEP. The EB shall assign the
Batch Presidents to the EXEDEP in reference to, but not entirely based upon, the top three choices ofeach Batch President and in a manner that the EB deems necessary.
Section 3. Each EXEDEP shall have a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson, all of whom shall be elected fromamong and by the members of the EXEDEP. The members shall determine the manner of election
thereof.
Section 4. The EXEDEP Chairpersons shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
4.1. Report directly to the EB.
4.2. Preside over the meetings of their respective EXEDEP.4.3. Administer the overall operations of their respective EXEDEP.
4.4. Report to the AA actions on programs and projects referred to their EXEDEP.4.5. Appoint EXEDEP members to sub-committees as well as delegate EXEDEP tasks to members,
whenever necessary.
4.6. Consolidate the EXEDEP members on matters pertinent to the AA and in their attendance toAA sessions.
4.7. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EB and AA.
Section 5. The EXEDEP Vice Chairpersons shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
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5.1. Report directly to the EXEDEP Chairperson.
5.2. Assume the powers and responsibilities of the EXEDEP Chairperson in his/her incapacity orabsence.
5.3. Supervise the EXEDEP programs and projects.
5.4. Assist the EXEDEP Chairperson in supervising the operation of the EXEDEP.5.5. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the EXEDEP Chairperson or as prescribed within
the rules of their respective EXEDEP.
Section 6. The members of the EXEDEP shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities, other than
those stated in Article XII Section 5 of this Constitution:
6.1. Report directly to the EXEDEP Chairperson.6.2. Be present and participate actively in all EXEDEP meetings.
6.3. Aid the EXEDEP Vice Chairperson in all programs and projects.
6.4. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the EXEDEP Chairperson or as prescribed withinthe rules of their respective EXEDEP.
Section 7. The members of the EXEDEP shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 8. Any member of the EXEDEP may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 9. The EXEDEP shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 10. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this
provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the EXEDEP members are informed and haveagreed.
E X E C U T I V E D E P A R T M E N T S
Section 11. The EXEDEP prescribed by this Constitution shall be the following:
11.1 Department of Activity Approval and Monitoring.
11.2. Department on Community Development.11.3. Department on Student Services.
11.4. Department on Advocacy.
DEPARTM ENT ON AC TIV IT Y APPROVA L AND MONI TORING
Section 13. The Department of Activity Approval and Monitoring, which shall hereinafter be referred to as DAAM,shall be the coordinating body of the USG in approving and monitoring student activities.
Section 14. The DAAM shall be chaired by a staff duly appointed by the Vice President for Internal Affairs.
Art icle X IVTH E LEGISLATI VE ASSEMBL Y
Section 1. The Legislative Assembly, which shall hereinafter be referred to as LA, shall be the highest policy-
making body of the USG. The legislative power shall be vested in the LA, except to the extent reservedto the people by the provisions on initiative and referendum.
Section 2. The LA shall be composed of the:
2.1. Chief Legislator.
2.2. All LA Representatives.2.3. Legislative Secretariat.
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Section 3. The LA shall concern itself with discussing and deciding on the following matters:
3.1. Integral policies, existing operations, projects and programs.
3.2. Resolutions of University-wide, curricular and extra-curricular matters.
3.3. Resolutions on national and sectoral issues.3.4. Representation of administrative and non-administrative units and committees requiring such
inside the campus.
3.5. Budget allocation of the USG as presented by the Executive Treasurer.3.6. Creation of standing and ad hoc committees whose functions shall be determined by the body.
3.7. Approval of the Election Code to be adopted by the Commission on Elections.3.8. Approval of appointed USG officers for elected positions.
Section 4. The Chief Legislator shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
4.1. Call and preside over the sessions of the LA and appoint from its members, except the Majorityand Minority Floor Leaders and the Legislative Secretariat, a replacement upon his/her
incapacity or absence.
4.2. Call and preside over the meetings of the LA Inner Circle and appoint from its members,except the Legislative Secretariat, a replacement upon his/her incapacity or absence.
4.3. Call special LA sessions.
4.4. Preserve order and decorum during sessions, and, in case of disturbance or disorderly conductwithin the premises where the session is being held, take such measures as he/she may deemadvisable or as the LA may direct.
4.5. Rule on all questions of order, subject to appeal by any member of the LA, which appeal shall
not be debatable, but the member appealing may explain his/her appeal for not more than fiveminutes.
4.6. Sign and affix the seal of the USG in all resolutions, memorials, writs, warrants and subpoenas
issued by the order of the LA.4.7. Enforce all rules, policies and procedures governing the LA.
4.8. Receive periodic reports from all units and members of the LA whose frequency of submission
shall be at his/her discretion.4.9. Appoint LA Representatives to LA Committees.
4.10. Be an ex-officio member of all LA Committees.4.11. Have administrative supervision over the LA and all its units.
4.12. Be the official representative of the LA in functions that require its presence.
4.13. Ensure that the LA follows properly the parliamentary procedure during sessions.
Section 5. The LA Representatives shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
5.1. Report directly to the Batch President, College President, Chief Legislator and President as
deemed necessary.5.2. Participate actively in LA sessions.
5.3. Conduct regular consultations with his/her constituents regarding academic and non-academic
matters.5.4. Hold position in other USG units and University-wide committees as appointed.
5.5. Handle the College Advisory Board together with the other LA Representatives of eachrespective college.
5.6. Handle the Batch Advisory Board.5.7. Review existing policies and resolutions.5.8. Pass resolutions and legislations that are of relevance to the studentry.
5.9. Be entitled to a copy of all minutes, resolutions and the like that concerns the legislative proceedings.
5.9. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EB, College President, Batch President,
Chief Legislator and the LA.
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Section 6. The Legislative Secretariat shall be chaired by the Executive Secretary and composed of at least two
staffs from the Office of the Executive Secretary.
Section 7. The Legislative Secretariat shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
7.1. Report directly to the Chief Legislator.
7.2. Enforce orders of the LA when such duty devolves upon them.
7.3. Record the minutes of each session of the LA and all meetings of the LA Inner Circle.7.4. Call the roll of the members of the LA before the opening of the session.
7.5. Note all questions in order with the decisions thereon.7.6. Complete, within five days after the close of the session, the printing and distribution of the
minutes for the said session to the members of the LA.7.7. Provide each LA Committee a copy of the outline of the minutes for filing and reference.
7.8. Take charge in counting and recounting the votes or ballots.
7.9. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator or the LA.
Section 8. The LA Representatives shall, during the first session, elect among themselves a Majority Floor Leader
and a Minority Floor Leader.
8.1. The Majority Floor Leader shall consolidate the arguments and positions in a specific issue or
resolution of the majority of the body. He/She shall serve as the spokesperson of the majorityside. In case of conflict of interest, he/she may appoint anyone from the majority side to assumethe position but may not vacate his/her position as part of the majority, except for meritoriouscases to be decided by the Chief Legislator. He/She may call separate meetings outside the LA
sessions to convene the majority side.8.2. The Minority Floor Leader shall consolidate the arguments and positions in a specific issue or
resolution of the minority of the body. He/She shall serve as the spokesperson of the minority
side. In case of conflict of interest, he/she may appoint anyone from the minority side toassume the position but may not vacate his/her position as part of the minority, except for
meritorious cases to be decided by the Chief Legislator. He/She may call separate meetings
outside the LA sessions to convene the minority side.
Section 9. The members of the LA shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 10. The LA shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 11. Decisions made in the absence of the quorum shall not be binding, unless such are made in the context
of an implied quorum.
11.1. Implied quorum shall only be decided through a 100% vote of the members present, which is
composed of at least a majority (50% + 1) of the members of the LA.11.2. Decision made during an implied quorum can be reached through a majority vote and shall
remain final unless no member of the body challenges the decision in the succeeding sessions
or meetings.11.3. Decisions made during an implied quorum, which were reached through a 100% vote, shall be
considered final.
Section 12. Resolutions shall be passed by a majority vote (50% + 1) of the LA Representatives present in thesession, with the exception of resolutions which seek to amend this Constitution which requires a two-thirds vote of the members of the LA.
Section 13. Resolutions passed by the LA shall be final and binding. However, if the EXECOM does not concurthough a two-thirds vote of its members, the EXECOM may ask for reconsideration and return the same
with objections to the LA immediately on its next session. In the event that the LA retains the originaldecision by a majority vote of LA Representatives present, the resolution is executory.
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Section 14. All rulings announced by the Chief Legislator shall be final unless reversed through a motion to appeal
-thirds voteof the members of the LA to be carried.
Art icle X VT H E L A C O M M I T T E E S
Section 1. The LA Committees shall be formed to address specific tasks and functions and ensure that specializedissues and concerns are adequately addressed by the LA.
Section 2. The LA Representatives shall be appointed to LA Committees and shall be limited to membership to
only one LA Committee. The Chief Legislator shall assign the LA Representatives to the LACommittees in reference to, but not entirely based upon, the top three choices of each LA
Representative and in a manner that he/she deems necessary.
Section 3. Each LA Committee shall have a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and a Secretary, all of whom shall be
elected from among and by the members of the committee. The members shall determine the manner of
election thereof.
Section 4. The LA Committee Chairpersons shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
4.1. Report directly to the Chief Legislator.4.2. Preside over the meetings of their respective LA Committees.4.3. Participate in the meetings of the LA Inner Circle.
4.4. Administer the overall operations of their respective committees.4.5. Report to the LA Inner Circle actions on resolutions referred to their committees.
4.6. Appoint committee members to sub-committees as well as delegate committee tasks to
committee members, whenever necessary.4.7. Consolidate the committee members on matters pertinent to the LA and in their attendance to
LA sessions.
4.8. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator and the LA.
Section 5. The LA Committee Vice Chairpersons shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
5.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.
5.2. Assume the powers and responsibilities of the LA Committee Chairperson in his/her incapacityor absence.
5.3. Supervise the LA Committee researches.5.4. Assist the LA Committee Chairperson in supervising the operation of the LA Committee.5.5. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Chairperson or as prescribed within the
rules of their respective committees.
Section 6. The LA Committee Secretary shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
6.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.
6.2. Record the minutes of the LA Committee meetings and provide copies to committee members.6.3. Organize and compile all documents pertinent to the LA Committee.
6.4. Be in charge of all logistical work of the LA Committee.6.5. Be responsible for drafting and submission of periodic reports to the Chief Legislator.6.6. Inform members of the LA Committee meetings two days prior to the scheduled date of the
meeting.6.7. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Committee Chairperson or as prescribed
within the rules of their respective committees.
Section 7. The members of the LA Committees shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities, other
than those stated in Article XIV Section 5 of this Constitution:
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7.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.7.2. Be present and participate actively in all LA Committee meetings.
7.3. Aid the LA Committee Vice Chairperson in committee researches.
7.4. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Committee Chairperson or as prescribedwithin the rules of their respective committees.
Section 8. The members of the LA Committees shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 9. Any member of the LA Committees may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 10. The LA Committees shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 11. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this
provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the LA Committee members are informed andhave agreed.
Art icle XV ITH E LA INNER C IRCLE
Section 1. The LA Inner Circle, which shall hereinafter be referred to as LA-IC, shall be vested with theadministrative power of the LA.
Section 2. The LA-IC shall be composed of the:
2.1. Chief Legislator.
2.2. Majority Floor Leader.
2.3. Minority Floor Leader.2.4. All LA Committee Chairpersons.
2.5. Legislative Secretariat.
Section 3. The LA-IC shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
3.1. Discuss and decide on matters relating to the administration of the LA.
3.2. Receive reports from LA Committees on resolutions referred to it and on the performance of
the committee and its members.3.3. Discuss and decide on matters relating to the rules and procedures to be used in the
consideration on the floor of resolutions reported to it, such as time limit for the debates, ruleson germaneness and amendments, etc.
3.4. Calendar resolutions reported by the LA Committees for consideration.
3.5. Outline the agenda of all LA sessions.
Section 4. All rulings by the LA-IC on matters pertaining to the administration of the LA may be overturned by a
two-thirds vote of the total membership of the LA.
Section 5. The members of the LA-IC shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 6. Any member of the LA-IC may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 7. The LA-IC shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 8. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the LA-IC members are informed and have
agreed.
Art icle XVI I
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T H E C O L L E G E L E G IS L A T I V E B O A R D
Section 1. The College Legislative Board, which shall hereinafter be referred to as the CLB, shall be an aid to the
CSG and shall act as the highest policy-making body of the CSG.
Section 2. The CLB shall be composed of:
2.1. All LA Representatives of the college.
Section 3. The CLB shall concern itself with discussing and deciding on the following matters:
3.1. Integral policies, existing operations, projects and programs of the college.3.2. Resolutions of curricular and extra-curricular matters which are college-wide or batch-wide, as
may be necessary, in scope.
3.3. Representation of administrative and non-administrative units and committees requiring suchwithin the college.
3.4. Creation of standing and ad hoc committees for the college whose functions shall be
determined by the body.3.5. Approval of College Commissioners for the Commission on Elections and the Commission on
Audit.
Section 4. Motions or resolutions approved by the CLB may be subject to the approval of the LA as deemednecessary.
Section 5. The members of the CLB shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 6. Any member of the CLB may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 7. The CLB shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 8. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the CLB members are informed and have agreed.
Art icle XVI I ITH E JUDIC IARY
Section 1. The Judiciary shall be the sole body to be vested with judicial power. Judicial power includes the dutyof the Judiciary to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable andenforceable and to determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to
lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any branch or instrumentality of the USG. The Judiciaryshall enjoy fiscal autonomy.
Section 2. The Judiciary shall be composed of the:
2.1. Chief Magistrate.2.2. Five Magistrates.
Section 3. The Judiciary shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
3.1. To sit e n ban c , hear, try and resolve, by a two-thirds vote of the members present, within threeweeks any complaint involving the constitutionality, legality or jurisdiction of the acts, policiesand resolutions of USG officers.
3.2. To summon, order the investigation of suspension and impeach or recall USG officers.3.3. To reprimand or cite in contempt any USG officer or unit.
3.6. To review and approve appointments by the officers of the USG.
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3.7. To review and approve the budget allocation of the USG, as presented by the Executive
Treasurer.3.8. To confirm all Commissioners of the Commission on Elections and Commission on Audit
approved by the College Legislative Board.
3.9. To appoint its Investigating Officers and Prosecuting Officers whose number shall bedetermined by the Judiciary.
3.10. To draft and adopt a Complaint and Impeachment Code.
3.11. To draft and adopt its own Rules of Internal Governance including the Rules of Court.3.12 To conduct impeachment trials for any USG officer who is subject of an impeachment
complaint.
Section 4. The LA shall prescribe the qualifications of the Magistrates, Auditor, Investigating Officers andProsecution Officers.
Section 5. The Magistrates shall be duly appointed by a group of representatives from both the outgoing membersof the EXECOM and the Judiciary. The number of representatives of the Judiciary shall be the number
of undergraduate colleges, such that each college is represented.
Section 6. The completion of appointment of all Magistrates shall be at most a month after the General Elections.
The term of the Magistrates shall commence right the completion of appointment.
Section 7. A magistrate may hold office for more than one school year given that he/she will undergo reapplication provided that he/she has at least three terms remaining.
Section 8. A joint EXECOM, AA and LA session, to be chaired by the President, shall be devoted to elect a ChiefMagistrate. Such election shall be done at most one week after the completion of appointment of the
Magistrates.
Section 9. The Chief Magistrate shall preside over all proceedings and shall be the spokesperson of the Judiciary.
In his/her absence or incapacity, he/she may appoint a replacement among the members of the
Judiciary.
Section 10. Any Magistrate who has committed his/her third unexcused absence from its sessions shallautomatically be investigated for impeachment.
Section 11. The Magistrates shall determine the frequency and the time of their meetings.
Section 12. Any Magistrate may call special meetings if he/she deemed it necessary.
Section 13. The Judiciary shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members, except on
impeachment proceedings which require complete attendance.
Section 14. Cases concerning violations of any USG officer of this constitution and its bylaws shall be heard and
decided upon by a magistrate from the college to which the accused belongs. Decisions made by a solemagistrate can be subject to appeal provided that new evidences and/or points supporting the case of the
accused are found. Such appeal process shall be provided for in the Rules of Court.
Art icle X IXCONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
CO MM ON PRO VISIONS
Section 1. There shall be two independent Constitutional Commissions that shall report directly to the Judiciary:
1.1. Commission on Elections.
1.2. Commission on A udit.
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Section 2. The LA shall prescribe the qualifications of the Commissioners of the Commission on Elections and theCommission on Audit.
Section 3. The Commissioners shall be appointed and approved by their respective College Legislative Board andshall be presented to the Judiciary for confirmation.
Section 4. The completion of appointment, approval and confirmation of all Commissioners shall be at most amonth after the General Elections. The term of the Commissioners shall commence right the
confirmation of all the Commissioners of each Constitutional Commission.
Section 5. The Commissioners shall hold office for one complete school year, beginning in the first trimester andending in the third trimester.
Section 6. All Commissioners shall be prohibited from appointed position/s in any USG unit.
Section 7. The Commissioners of each Constitutional Commission shall elect among themselves a Chairperson, a
Vice Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer. They shall also be given the prerogative to recruitmembers who shall help them in discharging their functions.
Section 8. The Chairperson of each Constitutional Commission shall preside over all proceedings and shall be thespokesperson of his/her respective Constitutional Commission.
Section 9. The Commissioners of each Constitutional Commission shall determine the frequency and the time of
their meetings.
Section 10. Any Commissioner of each Constitutional Commission may call special meetings if he/she deemed it
necessary.
Section 11. Each Constitutional Commission shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its members.
Section 12. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those present. Decisions made outside this
provision are tentative and unofficial until majority of the members of each Constitutional Commissionare informed and have agreed.
CO MM ISSION ON ELE CT IONS
Section 13. The Commission on Elections, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COMELEC, shall decide on allelectoral exercises within the University.
Section 14. The COMELEC shall be composed of two Commissioners from each college.
Section 15. The COMELEC shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
15.1. To adopt and uphold the Election Code passed by the LA.
15.2. To serve as the steering committee for the USG elections.15.3. To certify qualifications of candidates.
15.4. To penalize or disqualify candidates and/or political parties who violate the Election Code.15.5. To educate voters on the voting process to be used in the USG elections.15.6. To encourage students to vote.
15.7. To enforce and administer all rules and regulations relative to the conduct of an election, plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.
Section 16. The decision of the COMELEC on all electoral practices shall be considered final unless appealed in theJudicial department.
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CO MM ISSION ON AUDIT
Section 20 The Commission on Audit, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COA, shall be composed of a
chairman and two commissioners, who shall be legitimate students of DLSU, and at the time of their
appointment, has at least one year of tenure in DLSU, and must not have been candidates for any position in the election preceding their appointment.
Section 21 The Chairman and the Commissioners shall be appointed by the President with consent of theEXECOM, Chief Legislator and Chief Magistrate, for three consecutive terms without reappointment.
Section 22 In cases of early vacancy, the President with consent of the EXECOM, Chief Legislator and Chief
Magistrate must appoint a new commissioner who will serve the unexpired term of the commissioner preceding his appointment.
Section 23 The Commission on audit shall have the power, authority, and duty to examine and audit all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of, and to the expenses and disbursements of every USG unit
Section 24 The Commission on Audit shall create a COA Manual to be approved by the Legislative AssemblySection 25 The COA Chairman shall have 1 year experience of being an auditor in the Office of the Treasurer.
Section 26 The Commission on audit has the responsibility of filing a complaint to the USG-SC or to lower courts,whichever is deemed necessary, against any USG official accused to be misappropriating fund.
Section 27 The COA shall create their own structure relevant to their operations.
Section 27 The Commission on Audit shall submit trimestral COA reports to the President, Chief Legislator and
Chief Magistrate.
Art icle X XA R T I C L E S O F I M P E A C H M E N T
Section 1. All USG elected officers may be removed from office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpableviolations of this Constitution and betrayal of public trust.
Section 2. The following may be grounds for impeachment:
2.1. Any willful violation of this Constitution and its bylaws.2.2. Gross negligence of duty.2.3. Illegal disbursement of funds.
2.4. Any behavior which undermines the integrity of the USG.2.5. Any other forms of gross misconduct as provided by the USG policies.
Section 3. Any student or officer of the USG may file a resolution of impeachment against any USG officer. Theresolution must be addressed to the Chief Magistrate.
Section 4. The policies on impeachment shall be as follows:
4.1. The Judiciary shall order investigations of cases of impeachment and recall at its owndiscretion or on the basis of written complaints from any student or officer of the USG within
seven regular school days (not including Sundays and holidays). The Judiciary shall thendecide whether to initiate impeachment or recall proceedings or not. Should the Judiciary fail tomeet this deadline, complaints shall automatically be dismissed.
4.2. The Judiciary shall serve notice of impeachment or recall to the official/s concerned at leastfour days before the set hearing date. Any USG officer must take a leave of absence once
notice of impeachment or recall is served to him/her.
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4.3. All matters of impeachment and recall shall be heard and tried with all the Magistrates in
attendance. Decisions on impeachment shall be made upon two-thirds vote of the Judiciary.4.4. The Judiciary shall impose the necessary sanctions. All decisions of the Judiciary on matters of
impeachment and recall are final and executory, except for meritorious cases.
4.5. Should any Magistrate be the subjected to an impeachment complaint, he/she must take a leaveof absence before any investigation on the complaint is conducted. He/She shall be temporarily
replaced within twenty-four hours by a prosecuting officer of his/her choice. A special body,
chaired by the President, with five unconfirmed impartial appointees from the students, shallinitiate impeachment proceedings on the Magistrate/s concerned. It shall resolve the matter
unanimously within three weeks.
Art icle XX ITH E COUNCI L OF STUDENT ORGANIZ ATI ONS
Section 1. The Council of Student Organizations, which shall hereinafter be referred to as CSO, shall be the unionof all the duly accredited organizations in the University. The CSO shall create and maintain conditions
ces and
activities and develop proactive and dynamic leaders.
Section 2. The CSO shall be an autonomous body that may work closely in coordination, in the principle of
synergy, with the Vice President for Internal Affairs.
Section 3. The CSO shall:
3.1. Adhere to the policies of cooperation and harmonious relations with all the units of the USG.3.2. Be responsible for its member organizations and be answerable to the student body, subject to
agreements entered into by the CSO and its member organizations.
Section 4. The CSO shall have the right to:
4.1. Operate on its own with regards to CSO-related matters.4.2. Implement full decision-making capability on matters concerning its member organizations.
4.3. Draft its own by-laws to guide its operations and policies subject to the consultation andapproval of the Council Body and in reference to the policies of the USG.
Section 5. The policy-making body of the CSO shall be the Council Body composed of all the existingorganizations.
Section 6. A student organization shall be recognized for membership in CSO subject to the policies of theAspiring Organizations Accreditation Committee (AOAC).
Section 7. The CSO as a body shall not be empowered to make stands on national and University issues but
individual organizations may do so. CSO as a body, however, upon a unanimous decision, may take
stands on University issues affecting the interests of the member organizations upon the discretion ofthe CSO Executive Board.
Section 8. The CSO and its member organizations are prohibited from endorsing any political party or candidate
for the USG Elections.
Art icle XXI ICON VENT ION OF LE ADERS
Section 1. The Convention of Leaders, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COLE, shall serve as an advisory
body to the President, without any executive or legislative functions.
Section 2. The COLE shall be composed of the:
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2.1. All members of the EXECOM.2.2. Chief Legislator.
2.3. Chief Magistrate.
2.4. All Batch Presidents.2.5. One representative from each recognized student organization.
2.6. One representative from each unrecognized student organization.
2.7. One representative from each major student publication.2.8. One representative from each support group of administrative unit.
2.9. One representative from each cultural arts group.2.10. One representative from each athletic and varsity team.
2.11. One representative from each other student organization or unit not listed.2.12. Immediate past members of the USG EB.
Section 3. The COLE shall serve as a venue where:
3.1. The student leaders can suggest projects, programs and actions to the USG regarding national,
sectoral and University-wide and academic-related issues.3.2. The USG leadership can gather feedback on the projects, programs and actions being
undertaken by the USG.
3.3. The student leaders can assess the performance of the USG and recommend necessary steps tofurther attain its objectives
3.4. Information regarding USG affairs can be disseminated directly from the EB to the studentleaders.
3.5. Other functions as deemed necessary by the President.
Section 4. The COLE shall convene once a term. The President shall have the prerogative to call emergency
meetings at times which warrant the immediate advice of the COLE.
Art icle XXI I IELECTIONS
Section 1. The elections of the USG officers shall be held every third trimester of the preceding school year, withthe exception of the election of incoming freshmen officers, which shall be held during the first
trimester of the school year.
Section 2. USG officers shall be elected by the plurality of all votes cast. Protest of a majority (50% + 1) against
any officer by his/her constituent population shall render the election of such an officer invalid.
Section 3. The qualifications to be a candidate for the USG elections shall be provided by the Election Code.
Section 4. The members of the EB shall be voted into office by the members of the entire student body.
Section 5. The College Presidents shall be voted into office by the members of their respective colleges.
Section 6. The Batch Presidents and the LA Representatives shall be voted into office by the members of theirrespective batches of their respective colleges.
Section 7. The COMELEC shall call a special election within the first four weeks of the first trimester of theschool year for vacancies arising from the disqualification of candidates.
Section 8. The term of the USG officers shall begin on the last day of the preceding school year and end on the lastday of the same school year.
Art icle XX IVVACANCIES
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Section 1. The LA shall decide on actions required for vacancies in the USG following a special session.
Section 2. In case of incapacity in the discharge of duties, removal from office or resignation of the President, the
Vice President for Internal Affairs shall take the position of the President while maintaining his/herfunctions and powers as Vice President for Internal Affairs until the necessary appointment is made.
Section 3. In case of incapacity in the discharge of duties, removal from office or resignation of any EB memberexcluding the President, the President shall endorse a USG officer excluding the Judiciary department,
and the LA shall decide on the endorsement of the USG officer into position.
Section 4 In case of incapacity in the discharge of duties, removal from office or resignation of a Batch Vice-President or LA Representative, the College President shall decide on what action/s to take in such
circumstance, upon confirmation of the LA.
Section 5. Resignation shall only be valid if it concerns health, academics, among others, subject to the approval of
the LA. There shall be no leave of absence from the USG duties, except for the case of incumbent USG
officers seeking to run for office in the next general elections. Such officers are, however, required toresume their original posts and complete the term of their original office after election.
Art icle XX VGE NER AL PROVISIONS
Section 1. The results of all referenda and plebiscites not provided herein shall be valid upon a majority turnout of
voters.
Section 2. All incumbent COMELEC Commissioners shall remain in office until after the newly appointed
Magistrates assume their office.
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Art icle XX V IAMENDMENTS
Section 1. Any amendment or revision of this Constitution may be proposed by the students through an initiative
upon a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the LA.
Section 2. Any amendment or revision of this Constitution under Section 1 hereof shall be valid only when ratified
by a majority of all votes cast in a plebiscite.
Section 3. No amendment or revision of this Constitution shall be authorized within three years following theratification of this Constitution.
Art icle XX V I ITRA NSIT ORY PROVISIONS
Section 1. All existing resolutions, codes, Rules of Internal Governance and policies consistent with this
Constitution shall remain operative until amended, repealed or revoked.
Section 2. The term of incumbent officers shall be extended until such time that matters pertaining to their term of
office require representation of the studentry.
Art icle XX V I I ISEPARABI L ITY CLA USE
If any provision of this Constitution is declared invalid, the remainder thereof not affected thereby shall continue in fullforce and effect.
Art icle XX IXE F F E C T I V I T Y
This Constitution shall take effect the school year following the ratification by a majority of fifty percent plus one votescast by the members of the USG at a plebiscite called for by this purpose and shall supercede all previous constitutions.
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-01-152
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-126
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 201010
Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng Anna Villanueva, FAST 2008 11
Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng12
13
14
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON15
GUIDELINES16
17
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student18
Council (Article VIII Section 1, Student Council Constitution);19
20
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,21
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University22
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned23
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,24
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices25
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Article VIII, Section 5.1);26
27
Whereas, the University Student Government has been ratified. (Mistades, V. (2009,28
April 21). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council General29
Elections 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009, from De La Salle University: Manila30
website: http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604);31
32
Whereas, the USG President shall be vested with the power to grant presidential33
pardon to any USG officer found guilty of violation of this constitution and its34
bylaws by the Judiciary, provided that the pardon is with just cause. (USG35
Constitution, Article IX Section 1.15);36
37
Whereas, a pardon is defined as an action of an executive official of the government38
that mitigates or sets aside the punishment for a crime. (West's Encyclopedia of39
American Law, edition 2. (2008). Farmington Hills, MI: The Gale Group Inc. );40
41
Whereas, a pardon is divided into absolute and conditional. The former is that which42
frees the criminal without any condition whatever; the latter is that to which a43
condition is annexed, which must be performed before the pardon can have any44
effect. (Bouvier, J. (1856). A Law Dictionary: Adapted to the Constitution and45
Laws of the United States. Philadelphia.);46
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Whereas, an unconditional pardon fully restores an individual's civil rights forfeited upon48
conviction of a crime and restores the person's innocence as though he or she49
had never committed a crime. This means that a recipient of a pardon may50
regain the right to vote and to hold various positions of public trust. (West's51
Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. (2008). Farmington Hills, MI: The Gale52
Group Inc. );53
54
Whereas, a conditional pardon imposes a condition on the offender before it becomes55
effective. Typically this means the commutation of a sentence. For example, the56
president has the power under the Pardon Clause to commute a death sentence57
on the condition that the accused serve the rest of his or her life in prison without58
eligibility for Parole, even though a life sentence imposed directly by a court59
would otherwise be subject to parole. (West's Encyclopedia of American Law,60
edition 2. (2008). Farmington Hills, MI: The Gale Group Inc. );61
62
Whereas, except in cases of impeachment, or as otherwise provided in the Philippine63
Constitution, the Philippine President may grant reprieves, commutations, and64
pardons, and remit fines and forfeitures, after conviction by final judgment. (198765
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, Article VII Section 19);66
67
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Presidential Pardon Guidelines take into effect from68
SY 2010-2011 to SY 2011-2012;69
70
Wherefore, be it further resolved that any amendments to the Presidential Pardon71
Guidelines after its approval shall be subject to a majority vote in the Legislative72
Assembly;73
74
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Presidential Pardon Guidelines attached (see75
appendix) be approved.76
77
78
Adopted, July 3, 200979
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APPENDIX1
2
PRESIDENTIAL PARDON GUIDELINES3
4
I. Definition of Terms5
6
A. Pardon is an action which mitigates or sets aside the punishment for a7
crime;8
B. A just cause is a reason deemed rationale by the discretion of the officer9
granting the pardon;10
C. Commutation is the replacement of a greater amount by a lesser amount;11
12
II. The Presidential Pardon13
14
A. Description of the Presidential Pardon15
16
i. A presidential pardon shall render the offender free from the17
sanction/s imposed by the Judiciary;18
ii. A presidential pardon shall be granted upon the sole decision of the19
President;20
iii. A presidential pardon may either be conditional or unconditional:21
22
1. A conditional pardon imposes a condition which can be23
fulfilled at the moment of imposition on the offender before24
the pardon takes effect (i.e. commutation of a sanction);25
2. An unconditional pardon restores the state of innocence of26
the offender as though he/she had never committed the27
crime upon declaration of the pardon;28
29
B. Requirements for a Presidential Pardon30
31
i. 32
declaration of the offender guilty;33
ii. A presidential pardon shall be of just cause;34
35
C. Restrictions on the Presidential Pardon36
37
i. A presidential pardon, upon being granted, may or may not be38
accepted by the offender;39
ii. A presidential pardon can no longer be revoked once granted;40
41
III. The President42
43
A. The President shall make his/her formal intention, act, and cause of44
pardon public to all USG units, student publications, and the studentry by45
issuing an official statement from his/her office;46
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B. Upon granting an unconditional pardon, the President shall be responsible47
for answering to any legal repercussions caused by the pardoned act of48
the offender;49
C. Upon granting a conditional pardon, the President shall make his/her50
condition for pardon public to all USG units and student publications;51
52
IV. Other Provisions53
54
A. All parties directly concerned by the violation and pardon reserve the55
option to consult with the President and express his/her opinion publicly56
regarding the pardon;57
B. The Officers Monitoring Board reserves the option to monitor the58
performance of the pardoned USG officer for the remainder of his/her term59
of office by requiring him/her to report to the Officers Monitoring Board or60
any USG unit as stated by the Officers Monitoring Board whenever61
deemed necessary;62
C. The Office of the President shall be responsible for properly documenting63
all presidential pardons granted within the term of office of the President.64
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-01-172
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-156
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 201010
Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng Anna Villanueva, FAST 2008 11
Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng12
13
14
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE JURISDICTION15
GUIDELINES FOR UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE MAGISTRATES OF THE16
UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT17
18
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student19
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It20
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the21
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);22
23
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student24
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);25
26
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,27
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University28
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned29
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,30
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices31
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);32
33
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.34
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council35
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from36
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);37
38
Whereas, the Judiciary shall have the power, duty and responsibility to sit en banc ,39
hear, try and resolve, by a two-thirds vote of the members present, within three40
weeks any complaint involving the constitutionality, legality or jurisdiction of the41
acts, policies and resolutions of USG officers (University Student Government42
Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sec. 3.1);43
44
Whereas, cases concerning violations of any USG officer of this constitution and its45
bylaws shall be heard and decided upon by a magistrate from the college to46
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which the accused belongs. Decisions made by a sole magistrate can be subject47
to appeal provided that new evidences and/or points supporting the case of the48
accused are found. Such appeal process shall be provided for in the Rules of49
Court (University Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sec. 14);50
51
Whereas, the Judiciary shall have the power, duty and responsibility to draft and adopt52
their own Rules of Internal Governance including the Rules of Court (University53
Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sec. 3.11);54
55
Whereas, there is a need for a clarification on the distinction of duties and56
responsibilities between a College Magistrate and the whole Judiciary as seen in57
the University Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sections 3.1 and 14;58
59
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Magistrate Jurisdiction Guidelines take into effect60
from Academic Year 2010-2011 to Academic Year 2011-2012;61
62
Wherefore, be it resolved that any amendments to the Magistrate Jurisdiction63
Guidelines after its approval shall be subject to a majority vote in the Legislative64
Assembly;65
66
Wherefore, be it also resolved that the Magistrate Jurisdiction Guidelines supersede the67
Rules of Court to be made by the Judiciary of the University Student Government68
upon approval of the Legislative Assembly;69
70
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Magistrate Jurisdiction Guidelines be adopted71
by the Judiciary arm of the University Student Government upon approval of the72
Legislative Assembly;73
74
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Magistrate Jurisdiction Guidelines (see75
appendix) be approved.76
77
78
Adopted, July 22, 200979
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Appendix A80
81
MAGISTRATE JURISDICTION GUIDELINES82
83
1. Any violation incurred by a non-Executive Board USG officer and non-Executive84
Board USG appointee except the magistrates shall first be heard, tried and85
resolved by his or her respective College Magistrate as stated in Article XVIII,86
Sec. 14 and the Rules of Court.87
88
2. An allotment of three weeks shall be given to the College Magistrate to89
investigate, decide and resolve the case of the accused USG officer who falls90
under Guideline 1.91
92
3. The College Magistrate, through the help of the Investigating and Prosecuting93
Officers appointed by the Judiciary, shall head and supervise the investigation as94
well as decide the case of the accused within three weeks.95
96
4. Any decision made by the College Magistrate shall be final unless an appeal is97
made to the whole Judiciary within three (3) school days (a school day is defined98
as a day that falls from Monday to Friday) after the decision.99
100
5. In line with Article XVIII Section 14, decisions regarding cases under Guideline 1101
made by a sole magistrate (College Magistrate) can be subject to appeal102
provided that new evidences and/or points supporting the case of the accused103
are found.104
105
6. When a reopening of a case occurs due to Guideline 4, such case shall be106
heard, tried and resolved by the whole Judiciary in line with its roles and107
responsibilities as stated in Article XVIII Section 3.1 and the Rules of Court.108
109
7. Should an Executive Board member or Executive Board appointee of the USG110
violate any part of the constitution or a case which does not fall under Guideline 1111
be filed, the whole Judiciary shall immediately hear, try and resolve such case.112
113
8. Any decision made by the Judiciary by a two-thirds vote of the members present114
shall be final and binding at this point.115
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-01-272
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-216
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 201010
Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng Anna Villanueva, FAST 2008 11
Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng12
13
14
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE REVISED COUNCIL OF15
UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES (CURE) MANUAL16
17
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student18
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It19
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the20
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);21
22
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student23
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);24
25
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,26
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University27
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned28
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,29
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices30
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);31
32
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.33
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council34
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from35
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);36
37
Whereas, the University Student Government Constitution includes the following in its38
Bill of Rights (USG Constitution, Art. IV, Sec. 9, 10 and 11):39
Every student has the right to proper representation and participation in all40
policy-making bodies inside the University.41
Every student has the right to regular student-faculty and student42
administration dialogue.43
Every student has the right to assemble and to freely and responsibly express44
their views, opinions and grievances;45
46
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Whereas, the Student Council, being the sole and the highest representative of the47
student body and being the highest form of expression of student power on48
campus, shall have the right to participate in the formation of school policies49
directly affecting the students (De La Salle Univer 50
Handbook, App. G, Sec. 3.d);51
52
Whereas, the University shall recognize the right of students to be represented, through53
the Student Council, in all policy-making bodies handling issues that affect them.54
, Student Handbook, Appendix G,55
Chap. 4, Sec. 10);56
57
Whereas, the President shall nominate and appoint the student representatives to58
external alliances, seminars, sector organizations, University-wide committees,59
and other functions requiring such representation and appointment The order for60
the nomination and appointment is as follows:61
1.7.1. Member/s of the EB.62
1.7.2. College President/s.63
1.7.3. Legislative Assembly Representative/s.64
1.7.4. Batch President/s.65
1.7.5. Other USG officer/s.66
(USG Constitution, Art. IX, Sec. 1.7);67
68
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly Representatives shall hold position in other Student69
USG units and University-wide committees as appointed (USG Constitution, Art.70
XIV, Sec. 5.4);71
72
Wherefore, be it resolved that the revised CURE manual take effect starting Academic73
Year 2010-2011;74
75
Wherefore, be it also resolved that any amendments to this manual after its approval76
shall be subject to a majority vote in the Legislative Assembly;77
78
Wherefore, be it also resolved that the USG President, as CURE Chairperson, be79
accountable for student representation in University committees as well as80
the USG Executive Secretary and Officers Monitoring Board for proper81
monitoring of USG officers and student representatives;82
83
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Rules and Policies Committee of the84
Legislative Assembly update the CURE Manual every year for consistency and85
accuracy;86
87
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the revised CURE manual be approved by the88
Legislative Assembly.89
90
91
Adopted, August 14, 200992
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APPENDIX A93
94
COUNCIL OF UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES MANUAL95
96
INTRODUCTION97
98The University Student Government (USG) officers are held responsible for the99
following committees. S 100
101
welfare and partake in social transformation, the University Student102
Government is expected to strengthen the needed student representation in these103
committees and must also act with utmost credibility and accountability in performing104
tasks. The Rules and Policies Committee of the Legislative Assembly takes the105
responsibility in forming guidelines and rules that may guide us in properly representing106
the students. It is in our hopes that the University Student Government in general107
takes a step further in achieving our vision.108
109110
The Adhoc academic committees are composed of the deans of every college, the111
University Registrar, the AVC-Academic Services, the Dean of Student Affairs, one112
student representative, and one faculty representative. With the University Registrar as113
the chair, this committee convenes once a term for graduation awards and once a year 114
for the BPI-DOST awards. Each representative is tasked to give a numerical grade to115
the applicants/nominees for the student awards according to submitted documents and116
another numerical grade for an interview panel with the applicants. Awards given by this117
committee are: the Brother Connon, Student Leadership Award, Athletics Award,118
Cultural Development Award and Community Development Award. Currently, there is119
no RIG present. The student representative is responsible for giving the grades that120assess the students vying for the award, lobbying for proposals for the awards system,121
and encouraging students to apply for these awards. The President is the student-in-122
charge.123
124
The Aspiring Organizations Accreditation Committee (AOAC) is composed of the125
following: Director of the SPS office in charge of student activities; the Council of126
Student Organizations (CSO) Chairperson and the University Student Government127
(USG) Vice President for Internal Affairs . The primary role of the AOAC is to facilitate128
the recognition of aspiring organizations into the university system. It is likewise tasked129
to make policies affecting the recognition of aspiring organizations. Section 12 of the130
Student Handbook can be used as a reference for more information.131132
The Bookstore Committee is composed of the Purchasing Officer, Dean for133
Student Affairs, Parents of University Students Organization (PUSO)134
representative, administration, and a student representative. Chaired by the135
Officer-in-Charge, it discusses bookstore supplies, prices and other services like136
book transfer payments of University Student Government supplies. With the137
committee meeting once a month, the manner of decision being held is through138
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voting after all arguments have been given. The student representative is tasked139
to monitor prices, hear out concerns from students to be lobbied in the meeting.140
The University Student Government Executive Treasurer is the student-in-charge.141
142
The Canteen Committee is composed of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus143
Services, the DLSU-PUSO (Parents of University Students Organization) President,144
a Faculty Association representative, student representatives, as well as145
representatives from the following offices: 1) Building and Grounds Maintenance, and 2)146
Medical and Dental Services. The Committee also includes representatives from the147
four (4) canteens inside the University Animo Food Haus, Capri International, Inc., La148
Casita Canteen, and Zaide Food Corp. With the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus149
Services as the chair, the committee is scheduled to convene every trimester during the150
school year. This Committee aims to monitor the operations of all canteen151
concessionaires in the University by continuously evaluating canteen inspection results152
and implementing proper actions to resolve concerns that are duly raised. The153
Committee likewise discusses policies that can help improve the service provided by154
concessionaire, as well policies that affect the prices charged and food choices offered155
to the students. Student representatives, who are in most cases University Student156
Government officers, are tasked to periodically evaluate canteen operations and help157
make suggestions to the committee for the overall improvement of the concessionaires.158
Student representatives must likewise air out student concerns that are gathered159
through efficient communication and feedback systems. Currently, the University160
Student Government Executive Treasurer, together with other University Student161
Government officers, acts as student representatives in this committee.162
163
The Canteen Inspection Committee is composed of the following: University Student164
Government (USG) , Parents of University Students Organization (PUSO), Faculty165
Association (FA), Employees Association (EA), University clinic representative, Security166
and Safety Office Head, and Campus Development Office through the Building and167
Grounds Maintenance Office Head. With the Building and Grounds Maintenance Head168
as the chair, the committee convenes once a term in order to discuss the previous169
170
scheduled inspection. The committee acts as an independent body from the Canteen171
Committee to ensure the cleanliness and safety of canteen facilities and services. The172
student representative is tasked to inspect all University canteens and accomplish the173
forms given to evaluate these canteens. The Vice President for Internal Affairs is the174
student-in-charge.175
176
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) is commissioned to177
advance and promote the teaching function of the Catholic Church. It contributes178
179
through a Catholic orientation in accordance with the norms of the Church, constituent180
with national development goals as expressed in the Philippine Constitution (CEAP181
Website, 2009). The Vice President for External Affairs is the student in-charge.182
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The Committee on National Issues and Concerns is mainly composed of184
representatives from the LaSallian Pastoral Office (LSPO), Student Leadership,185
Involvement, Formation and Empowerment (S-Life), Student Publications Office186
(SPO), Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), University Student187
Government (USG), POLISCY, Faculty and the Council of Student Organizations188
(CSO). Its primary role is to discuss issues of national concern and mobilize the189
community to take part in addressing them. Its meeting usually takes place at190
least twice a month unless called upon. The USG representatives are tasked to191
come up with solutions, programs and activities related to the issues discussed.192
The President, Vice President for Internal Affairs and Vice President for External193
Affairs are the students in-charge of representation and resource mobilization.194
195
A College Council is present in each college and is usually composed of the respective196
dean, vice dean, department chairs, faculty members, USG officers and other197
representatives of that college. With the College Dean as the chair, this committee198
convenes once a term or more, if the dean deems it necessary. The dean usually199
reports relevant information from other university committees such as the COD and200
Operations Council as a means to cascade it to the college. The dean also discusses201
new proposals within the college such as new courses and programs to be offered with202
ently,203
there is no RIG present. The student representative is responsible for being active in the204
council to effectively represent the student body and also to eventually cascade relevant205
information to the University Student Government and the student population. The206
President is the student-in-charge of all the College Presidents and batch level207
representatives who must religiously attend their respective councils.208
209
The Enrollment Committee is composed of the Vice Deans and academic assistants210
of each college, the University Registrar, Office of the University Registrar (OUR) 211
staff, Information Technology Center representatives, one student representative and212
one faculty representative. With the University Registrar as the chair, this committee213
convenes twice a term , with almost a month in between. The first and second meeting214
discusses enrollment and adjustment concerns, respectively, for the succeeding term.215
This committee usually reports and discusses on enrollment statistics, new policies and216
procedure 217
flowcharts, course codes, syllabi, etc. The committee uses a relaxed parliamentary218
procedure to place order in the meeting and seek votes if necessary. There is no RIG219
currently present. The student representative is responsible for cascading information220
reported in the committee such as enrollment and adjustments schedules as well as221
lobby for improvement in the enrollment and academic processes. The President is the222
student-in-charge.223
224
The Honors and Awards Committee is composed of the deans of every college, the225
University Registrar, the AVC-Academic Services, the Dean of Student Affairs, one226
student representative and one faculty representative. With the Dean of Student Affairs227
as the chair, this committee convenes once a term for graduation awards and once a228
year for the BPI-DOST awards. Each representative is tasked to give a numerical grade229
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to the applicants/nominees for the student awards according to submitted documents230
and another numerical grade for an interview panel with the applicants. Awards given by231
this committee are: the Brother Gabriel Connon Award , Student Leadership Award,232
Athletics Award, Cultural Development Award and Community Development Award.233
There is no current RIG present. The student representative is responsible for giving the234
grades assessing the students vying for the award, lobby for proposals for the awards235
system, and encourage students to apply for these awards. The President is the236
student-in-charge.237
238
The University Library is composed of the faculty representatives from each college,239
AVC-Academic Services, one student representative and the library staff. Anyone from240
the committee can be elected as chair; elections are usually held annually during the241
first committee meeting. This committee convenes only once , usually at the start of the242
year, unless a committee member requested for a meeting to be convened. The243
committee meeting votes on the percent (%) allocation per college of the library fund244
fro 245
year. There is no current RIG present. The student representative is responsible for246
reviewing and lobbying proposals for library policies and procedures. The Vice247
President for Internal Affairs is the student-in-charge.248
249
The Lost and Found committee is chaired by the Discipline Office (DO) Director. This250
committee rarely convenes as well because of the minor policies and maintenance it251
needs in its office. The DO religiously forwards to the University Student Government 252
unclaimed textbooks which are a good source of inventory for the Pahiram Libro 253
program. Student representatives must just claim receipt of the books monthly and254
lobby new policies for the Lost and Found if necessary. The Vice President for255
Internal Affairs is the student-in-charge. 256
257
The Multi-Sectoral Committee on Budget is composed of the different sectors of the258
university: University Student Government (USG) , Parents of University Students259
Organization (PUSO), Faculty Association (FA), Employees Association (EA), and the260
administration. With the )261
president as the chair, this committee convenes every year . This committee has been262
serving the academic community since 1987. It has been assigned to decide on the263
tuition fee increase for the coming school year. There is an RIG to be followed, as264
approved by the committee. The student representative is tasked to meet up with the265
University Student Government President and the University Student Government 266
Executive Treasurer and form a Tuition Fee Research Committee (TFRC). The Student267
representatives should not only be able to come up with a proposed percentage of268
increase/decrease in tuition fee, but valid arguments should also be presented to269
support the proposal. Presently, the basic issues/arguments revolve around inflation,270
the standards of living for professors and employees, and the fear of losing students as271
a result of the increasing tuition fee throughout the years. Recently, the Office of the272
Executive 273
awareness of the TUITION FEE issue and has come up with the proposal paper to274
represent the student sector.275
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276
The National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) is a nationwide alliance of277
more than 600 student councils/governments/unions committed to the advancement of278
279
has been consisten 280
281
society (NUSP Website, 2009). The Vice President for External Affairs is the student in- 282
charge.283
284
The Physical Facilities Committee is composed of the Vice Chancellor for285
Administration, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Development, Civil Works286
Section Head, University Architect, Mechanical and Electrical Office Head, Security and287
Safety Office Head, Building and Grounds Maintenance head, and the student288
representative/s. With the Vice Chancellor for Administration as the chair, the committee289
convenes twice a month or every other week for the entire school year. This committee290
discusses and decides on the matters involving the construction, maintenance, and291
improvement of University physical facilities. The student representative is tasked to292
propose to the body suggestions on the development and maintenance of these293
facilities. The Vice President for Internal Affairs is the student-in-charge.294
295
The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines (SCAP) is a union of various student296
councils in the Philippines aimed towards transgressing the roles of student councils297
from within their respective universities to nationwide concerns as well (SCAP Mission298
and Vision, 2009). The Vice President for External Affairs is the student-in-charge.299
300
The Security Committee 301
Safe School, which is a partnership with De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS-CSB) 302
-Manila (SSC) . It is composed of the Manila Police District303
Officers and the following personnel from the respective schools: students (USG) ,304
parents (PUSO), the administration through the Dean of Student Affairs, Security and305
Safety Office heads, Discipline Office representatives. Aside from these persons, the306
Marketing Communications Office representatives from DLSU-M and the Student307
Publications Coordinator of DLS-CSB are also included. The chairmanship of this308
committee rotates every year among the Dean of Student Affairs of the three309
universities, with the committee convening every month . This committee aims to ensure310
the safety of the LaSallian and Scholastican community through close coordination with311
the local police district. The Task Force Safe School has its own structure composed of312
different committees including the following: Finance and Solicitation Committee,313
Awards and Recognition Committee, Community Relations Committee, and Publicity314
and Education Committee. There is an RIG present. The student representative is315
tasked to accomplish his/her duties depending on the committee he/she is assigned and316
to provide suggestions on how to help heighten community security. As of present, the317
Vice President for External Affairs is the student-in-charge.318
319
The South Manila Inter-Institutional Consortium (SMIIC) is a group of higher educational320
institutions in the southern portion of Manila. The purpose of the consortium is to321
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collaborate actively to effect social transformation by promoting the cause of education322
and by making quality and relevant learning accessible to as many as possible323
(Wikipedia, 2009). The Vice President for External Affairs is the student in-charge. 324
325
The Student Handbook Revisions Committee is composed of the Dean of Student326
Affairs, administration representative, faculty representative, CSO Chairperson,327
USG President and Vice President for Internal Affairs. Chaired by the Dean of the328
Student Affairs, its primary role is to discuss amendments for the next student329
handbook. The meetings run for the whole academic year prior to the release of330
the new student handbook. The manner of decision is through voting amongst331
the administration, faculty and student. The student representative is tasked to332
raise proposals from the students. The President and Vice President for Internal333
Affairs are the students in-charge.334
335
The Union of Catholic Student Councils (UCSC) is a youth organization whose vision is336
d and holistically developed Catholic studentry, promoting and working for social337
338
October 1998 (UCSC Information: Vision, Mission and History). The Vice President for339
External Affairs is the student in-charge.340
341
Sources:342
343
About CEAP (2009). Retrieved on August 10, 2009 from344
http://www.ceap.org.ph/who_we_are/about_CEAP.php345
National Union of Students of the Philippines (2009). Retrieved on August 10, 2009 from346
www.nusp.blogspot.com347
SCAP Mission and Vision (2009). Resolution No. 2009-11. De La Salle University Student Council348
Legislative Assembly349
South Manila Inter-Constitutional Consortium (2009). Retrieved on August 10, 2009 from350
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Manila_Inter-I nstitutional_Consortium351UCSC Information: Vision, Mission and History (2009) Resolution No. 2009-16. De La Salle352
University Student Council Legislative Assembly353
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-01-212
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-246
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 201010
Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng Anna Villanueva, FAST 2008 11
Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng12
13
Authored by:14
15
Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng16
17
18
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE JUDICIARY19
IMPEACHMENT GUIDELINES20
21
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student22
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It23
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the24
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);25
26
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student27
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);28
29
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,30
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University31
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned32
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,33
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices34
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);35
36
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.37
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council38
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from39
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);40
41
Whereas, the President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the42
Members of the Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be43
removed from office, on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of44
the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or45
betrayal of public trust. All other public officer and employees may be removed46
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from office as provided by law, but not by impeachment. (1987 Constitution of the47
Republic of the Philippines, Article XI Section 2);48
49
Whereas, the House of Representative shall have the exclusive power to initiate all50
cases of impeachment. (1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines,51
Article XI Section 3);52
53
Whereas, cases concerning violations of any USG officer of this constitution and its54
bylaws shall be heard and decided upon by a magistrate from the college to55
which the accused belongs. Decisions made by a sole magistrate can be subject56
to appeal provided that new evidences and/or points supporting the case of the57
accused are found. Such appeal process shall be provided for in the Rules of58
Court (University Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sec. 14);59
60
Whereas, there is a need for a clarification on the distinction of duties and61
responsibilities in cases where a complaint has been filed against a member of62
the judiciary or a non-judiciary USG officer;63
64
Whereas, there are no guidelines in place to justify the appointment of impartial officers65
appointed by the President;66
67
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Judiciary Impeachment Guidelines take into effect68
from Academic Year 2010-2011 to Academic Year 2011-2012;69
70
Wherefore, be it resolved that any amendments to the Judiciary Impeachment71
Guidelines after its approval shall be subject to a majority vote in the Legislative72
Assembly;73
74
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Judiciary Impeachment Guidelines be adopted75
by the Judiciary arm of the University Student Government upon approval of the76
Legislative Assembly;77
78
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Judiciary Impeachment Guidelines (see79
Appendix A) be approved.80
81
82
Adopted, September 18, 200983
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Appendix A84
85
Section 1. Impeachment of any USG Officer 86
1.1. All USG elected officers may be removed from office, on impeachment for, and87
conviction of, culpable violations of this Constitution and betrayal of public trust.88
(Article XX, Section 1) 89
1.2.The following may be grounds for impeachment: (Article XX, Section 2) 90
1.2.1. Any willful violation of this Constitution and its bylaws. 91
1.2.2. Gross negligence of duty. 92
1.2.3. Illegal disbursement of funds. 93
1.2.4. Any behavior which undermines the integrity of the USG. 94
1.2.5. Any other forms of gross misconduct as provided by the USG policies. 95
96
Section 2. Procedures in filing an Impeachment Complaint for a non-Judiciary USG97
officer 98
2.1. Any student or officer of the USG may file a resolution of impeachment against99
any USG officer. (Article XX, Section 3) 100
2.2.The resolution must be addressed to the Chief Magistrate. (Article XX, Section101
3) 102
2.3.Before an investigation can be initiated, all impeachment complaints submitted103
to the Chief Magistrate shall be subjected to a screening process. All members104
of the Judiciary will handle the screening process. During the screening process,105
the Judiciary shall validate the claim in order to determine if an investigation is106
necessary. (Article XX, Section 4.1) 107
2.4.The Judiciary shall notify the defendant at least four (4) days before the set108
hearing date of the impeachment complaint. Any USG officer must take a leave109
of absence once the impeachment complaint has been validated and deemed110
that an investigation is necessary. (Article XX, Section 4.2) 111
2.5. In the hearing of the impeachment complaint, a two-thirds vote of the112
magistrates present will serve as the final decision of the Judiciary. (Article XX,113
Section 4.3) 114
2.6.The judiciary is the one in charge to impose certain sanctions on the USG officer115
concerned in which these decisions are final and executory, except for116
meritorious cases. (Article XX, Section 4.4) 117
118
Section 3. Impeachment Complaint Guidelines for a Judiciary USG officer: 119
3.1. In cases where the complaint is filed against a member of the judiciary, the120
defendant will not participate in the screening process. A prosecuting officer of121
the defe 122
the defendant. (Article XX, Section 4.5) 123
3.2.The prosecuting officer who temporarily replaces the magistrate who filed a124
leave of absence will have all the powers borne by a magistrate, except voting125
from the screening process until the impeachment case of the said magistrate126
has been resolved. 127
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3.3. A two-thirds vote of the members present during the screening process will128
serve as the final decision of determining whether an investigation is necessary129
or otherwise. 130
3.4. A special body, chaired by the President with five unconfirmed impartial131
appointees from the students, shall initiate impeachment proceeding on the132
Magistrate/s concerned. It shall resolve the matter unanimously within three133
weeks. (Article XX, Section 4.5) 134
3.4.1. The president will select the appointed members of the special body. The135
Legislative Assembly shall screen selected members before they are136
admitted to the special body. A two-third vote is required in order to approve137
the member of the special body. 138
3.4.2. If the Legislative Assembly disapproved a candidate for the special body,139
the president shall search for another candidate to be approved by the140
Legislative Assembly. 141
142
Section 4. Procedures in the appointment of impartial officers handling the143
impeachment proceedings of a magistrate 144
4.1. A special body chaired by the president with five (5) unconfirmed impartial145
appointees from the students, shall initiate impeachment proceedings on the146
magistrate/s concerned. (USG Constitution; Article XX, Section 4.5) 147
4.1.1. The President will appoint five (5) officers of his/her own choice from the148
student body. 149
4.1.2. The Legislative Assembly will handle the screening process and the150
approval of the five (5) appointed officers by the President. 151
4.1.3. The Legislative Assembly shall approve the five (5) appointed officers152
chosen by the President and provided that these individuals satisfactorily153
undergoes the screening process and interviews prescribed in its154
qualifications and has passed an examination prepared by the Legislative155
body. 156
157
Section 5. Qualifications for an unconfirmed impartial appointee 158
5.1.He/She is not currently under any academic probation. 159
5.2.He/She shall not have been a member of any political party as certified by the160
political party presidents for the duration of his/her stay as a student in the161
University. 162
5.3.He/She should be able to work during the hours deemed necessary by the163
Position. 164
5.4.He/She must score a grade of at least 65% in the USG constitution exam that165
was prepared by the Judiciary.166
5.5.He/She must undergo the complete USG training handled by the Judiciary right167
after the approval of the Legislative body. 168
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Section 6. Excusing of an impartial appointee in handling an impeachment complaint 170
6.1.Upon appointment by the Legislative Assembly, an impartial appointee must171
initiate the impeachment proceeding until a decision is reached 172
6.2. An impartial appointee may be excused from his/her duties due to the following173
reasons: 174
6.2.1. Conflict with academic schedule. 175
6.2.2. Health reasons that may deter a person from attending any normal human176
activity. 177
6.2.3. Other reasons as deemed necessary by the Executive Secretary of the De178
La Salle University Student Government. 179
6.3. An impartial appointee who must be excused from his/her duties shall submit a180
letter to the Judiciary and the Legislative Assembly, which will undergo a181
deliberation by the Legislative Assembly. 182
6.4. In case an impartial appointee cannot assume his/her duties during the183
impeachment proper, the impeachment proceedings will continue without184
replacing the appointee who is unable to assume his/her role in the185
impeachment proceedings. 186
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-332
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-276
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 2008 13
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR ELECTIONS AS A MEANS TO IDENTIFY THE BATCH16
STUDE
17
18
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student19
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It20
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the21
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);22
23
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student24
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);25
26
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,27
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University28
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned29
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,30
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices31
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);32
33
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.34
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council35
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from36
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);37
38
Whereas, the Batch Student Government Executive Board shall be composed of the:39
3.1 Batch President.40
3.2 Batch Vice President.41
3.3 Legislative Assembly Representative;42
(University Student Government Constitution, Art. XII, Sec. 3);43
44
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Whereas, the Batch Vice Presidents shall:45
6.1. Report directly to the Batch President and College President and46
President as deemed necessary.47
6.2. Represent the Batch President in other programs and activities and other48
such entities.49
6.3. Discuss and update the CSG on batch-wide programs and concerns in the50
absence of the Batch President.51
6.4. Assume powers and responsibilities of the Batch President in his/her52
incapacity or absence.53
6.5. Enforce programs of the EB, upon approval of the EXECOM, for the54
batch.55
6.6. Assist the Batch President in the execution of all policies and directives56
issued by the Legislative Assembly which are pertinent to their respective57
batches.58
6.7. Chair the BSG-EB in the absence of the Batch President.59
6.8. Perform other functions as defined in the Rules of Internal Governance of60
the BSG and as deemed necessary by the EB, College President and the61
Legislative Assembly.62
(University Student Government Constitution, Art. XII, Sec. 6);63
64
Whereas, the elections of the USG officers shall be held every third trimester of the65
preceding school year, with the exception of the election of incoming freshmen66
officers, which shall be held during the first trimester of the school year.67
(University Student Government Constitution, Art. XXIII, Sec. 1);68
69
Whereas, the Batch Presidents and the LA Representatives shall be voted into office by70
the members of their respective batches of their respective colleges. (University71
Student Government Constitution, Art. XXIII, Sec. 6);72
73
Whereas, no amendment or revision of this Constitution shall be authorized within three74
years following the ratification of this Constitution. (University Student75
Government Constitution, Art. XXVI, Sec. 3);76
77
Whereas, there is no blatant means stated in the USG Constitution of how the Batch78
Vice President shall be identified;79
80
Whereas, in the absence of a provision on how a government officer shall be identified,81
tradition shall be followed for as long as it is not contradictory to law, morals,82
public order or public policy. (Conversation with Atty. Blas Viterbo of Sen. Mar83
ne 16, 2009, See Appendix A);84
85
Whereas, it has been cleared upon by Vice President for Operations and86
Communications Chichi Tullao and former Student Council President Nicole87
Villarojo that the original intention of the University Student Government is to88
elect the Batch Vice Presidents as ratified in the General Elections last March89
2009 (See Appendices B and C);90
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91
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Batch Vice Presidents shall be identified through92
elections to be done during the annual General Elections as conducted by the93
Commission on Elections;94
95
Wherefore, be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the96
Commission on Elections and the two political parties: Santugon sa Tawag ng97
Panahon and Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista;98
99
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that this resolution take effect from Academic Years100
2009 to 2012.101
102
103
Adopted, October 9, 2009104
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APPENDIX A105
106
Conversation with Atty. Blas Viterbo107
(through e-mail)108
109
Hi Atty. Viterbo!110
111
I hope you still remember me. I was the one who called you up two months ago with112
regard to fixing our locked constitution.113
114
We are currently working out in fixing it through your recommendations. One of them is115
the identification of each batch's vice presidents. May I ask the source of your116
recommendation when you said that when there is no means cited in the constitution on117
how the batch vice president shall be identified, then he/she must be identified by118
tradition. And by tradition, we elect them.119
120
Thank you very much!121
122
Sincerely yours,123
124
Ma. Ana Patricia R. Mallari125
Legislative Assembly Representative, BnE2010126
De La Salle University Student Council127
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Ms. Patricia Mallari129
Legislative Assembly Representative, BnE2010130
De La Salle University Student Council131
133
Dear Ms. Mallari,134
135
Thank you for writing about your concern.136
137
138
constitution was silent on the matter. The previous recommendation was that when139
there is no means cited in the constitution on how the batch vice president shall be140
identified, then he or she must be identified by tradition (previous practice). You141
responded that by tradition, you elect them.142
143
As a rule, customs (or traditions) which are contrary to law, public order or public policy144
shall not be countenanced (Art. 11, Civil Code). Ostensibly, elections are not contrary145
to law, public order or public policy; thus, they are a valid means (as established by your146
tradition) of identifying your batch vice-presidents.147
148
Assuming that the election of the batch vice-president is not evidenced by tradition, it149
may still be argued as valid since the identification of the other batch officers, like the150
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batch president and the legislative assembly (LA) representative, are through election151
under Section 6, Article XXIII of the DLSU USG Constitution. If election is the process152
of identification of other batch officers under your constitution, we see no reason why it153
should not be the case with the batch vice-president, 154
your constitution is silent on the matter.155
156
We note that the foregoing is just an opinion based on the representations you have157
provided and premised on assumptions as stated. Please use this only as a guide. I158
suggest that you get a formal legal opinion 159
same if you want something authoritative.160
161
Sincerely,162
163
Atty. Blas Viterbo164
Chief of Staff165
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APPENDIX B166
167
Conversation with Vice President for Operations168
and Communications Chichi Tullao169
(through SMS/text)170
171
Patricia Mallari:172
Hello Chichi! Aimee informed me that you said that the original intention of the USG is173
to elect the Batch VPs for the coming elections. Is this true? Because apparently,174
nothing of it appears in the USG constitution. RnP wants to do a resolution to formalize175
this one. Thanks!176
177
Chichi Tullao:178
Pakilala ka na179
lang ha? Medyo busy siya . Pero [but] you180
know Pat, for this part, in virtue, pinagbotohan din siya ng mga students [it was voted by181
the students] because it was part of the USG campaign that was voted upon during GE.182
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APPENDIX C183
184
Conversation with former Student Council President Nicole Villarojo185
(through SMS/text)186
187
Patricia Mallari:188
189
the identification of Batch VPs in the USG. Originally, RnP wants to do a MOA with190
COMELEC and the two political parties to have an election for the Batch VPs for next191
192
the original intention of the USG is to elect the Batch VPs. Is this true? Because193
apparently, nothing of it appears in the USG constitution. RnP wants to do a resolution194
to formalize this one. Thanks!195
196
Nicole Villarojo:197
198
Government include the Batch President and the Vice President.199
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-362
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-296
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 2008 13
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS AND16
APPLICATION PROCESS OF MAGISTRATES OF THE UNIVERSITY17
STUDENT GOVERNMENT18
19
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student20
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Article VIII, Section21
1);22
23
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,24
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University25
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned26
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,27
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices28
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Article VIII, Section 5.1);29
30
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.31
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council32
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from33
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);34
35
Whereas, the Judiciary shall be composed of the chief magistrate and five other36
magistrates (University Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Sections 2.137
and 2.2);38
39
Whereas, the LA shall prescribe the qualifications of the Magistrates, Auditor,40
Investigating Officers and Prosecution Officers.( University Student Government41
Constitution, Art. XVIII, Section 4);42
43
Whereas, the Magistrates shall be duly appointed by a group of representatives from44
both the outgoing members of the EXECOM and the Judiciary. The number of45
representatives of the Judiciary shall be the number of undergraduate colleges,46
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such that each college is represented.( University Student Government47
Constitution, Art. XVIII, Section 5);48
49
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Qualifications and Application process for the50
Magistrates of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly take51
into effect from Academic Year 2010-2011 to Academic Year 2011-2012;52
53
Wherefore, be it further resolved that any amendments to the Magistrates Qualifications54
and Application process for the USG after its approval shall be subject to a55
majority vote in the Legislative Assembly;56
57
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Qualification and Application process for the58
Magistrates of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly,59
supersede the Rules of Court to be made by the Judiciary of the University60
Student Government in line with Art. XVIII, Sec. 3.11 of the USG Constitution;61
62
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Qualification and Application process for the63
Magistrates of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly be64
adopted by the Judiciary arm of the University Student Government;65
66
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Magistrate Training Program and the67
Application Form mentioned in the Qualification and Application process for the68
Magistrates of the USG (see Appendix A) be prepared and accomplished by the69
Rules and Policies Committee of the Legislative Assembly in cooperation with70
the OSEC and the Ethics Committee of the Legislative Assembly for AY 2009-71
2010;72
73
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the outgoing EXECOM be the sole body74
responsible for the screening and appointing the 6 college magistrates in line75
with the process mentioned in the Qualification and Application process for the76
Magistrates of the USG (see Appendix A) for AY 2009-2010;77
78
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Resolutions Monitoring and Management79
Committee of the Legislative Assembly furnish a copy of the Qualification and80
Application process for the Magistrates of the USG, upon approval, to all81
incumbent EXECOM officers for proper briefing on the new process;82
83
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Qualification and Application process for the84
Magistrates of the USG (see Appendix A) be approved.85
86
87
Adopted, October 16, 200988
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APPENDIX A89
90
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MAGISTRATES91
92
1. The applicant for Magistrates must have gone under the Magistrate Training93
Program (MTP) provided by the outgoing Judiciary during the application period94
in order to have sufficient background and knowledge regarding the USG95
Constitution and specifically his/her role as a Magistrate.96
97
2. The applicant for Magistrates must not have been actively involved in any98
political party during his/her stay in the university to ensure an unbiased99
approach in doing his/her duties as a Magistrate. This is certified by a joint100
written statement/certification from both political party presidents, who in turn,101
have the option to refuse signing the document in cases where complications102
s.103
104
3. The applicant must be able to serve and perform the duties of a Magistrate of105
his/her college for one full year.106
107
4. The applicant must have at least 3 terms left during the time of application.108
109
5. The applicant must not hold any EB position in any other organization.110
111
6. The applicant must come from the college he/she wishes to represent.112
113
114
APPLICATION PROCESS115
116
1. The College Assembly Presidents, in coordination with the outgoing Judiciary,117
shall spearhead the recruitment for Magistrates in their respective colleges118
during the third term of each academic year. Applicants must submit a standard119
120
their application forms (and may also choose to screen these applicants121
personally) in order to come up with a shortlist of 3 to 5 applicants who shall be122
selected to undergo the Magistrate Training Program.123
124
2. Shortlisted applicants shall undergo the Magistrate Training Program conducted125
by the outgoing judiciary. Upon completion of the said course, a test that will be126
prepared by the outgoing Judiciary shall be taken by the applicants. He/she127
needs a 70% passing grade in order to get to the final stage of the application128
process.129
130
3. The applicants must undergo an interview (or any other means of screening131
deemed necessary by the outgoing EXECOM and Judiciary) with the outgoing132
EXECOM and Judiciary to ensure the competency of the applicant. After all133
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applicants have been interviewed, the outgoing EXECOM and Judiciary shall,134
through a majority vote, appoint the 6 college magistrates.135
136
4. Exactly one magistrate per college must be appointed by the end of the137
application period. A joint EXECOM, AA and LA session, chaired by the138
President, shall be devoted to elect a Chief Magistrate. Such election shall be139
done at most one week after the completion of appointment of the Magistrate.140
(University Student Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Section 8);141
142
5. In cases where there are no qualified applicants for the position of magistrate for143
a certain college, or there is a vacancy in the position, the elected Chief144
Magistrate shall act and handle all cases of that college until the newly-appointed145
Judiciary is able to appoint one.146
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APPENDIX B147
148
Syllabus for Magistrate Training Program149
150
Content No. of Hours Day Topic
Preamble Article I Name and Seat Article II Membership
!
1USG Primer
Article III Declaration of Principles, Purposesand Policies
1
Article IV Bill of Rights 1
Article V Duties and Responsibilities ofStudents
Article VI Accountability of USG Officers!
Article VII The Executive Board Article VIII The Executive Committee
!
2The Executive
Article IX Powers, Duties andResponsibilities of EB Members
1
Article XI The College Student Government !
Article XII The Batch Student Government !
Article X The Activities Assembly Article XIII The Executive Departments
!
Article XVIII The Judiciary !
Article XIV The Legislative Assembly 1
3 The Legislative
Article XV The LA Committees !
Article XVI The LA Inner Circle !
Article XVII The College Legislative Board !
Article XVIII The Judiciary !
Article XIX Constitutional Commissions 1
4Independent Commissionsand Advisory Bodies
Article XXI The Council of StudentOrganizations
Article XXII Convention of Leaders
!
Article XVIII The Judiciary 1!
Article XX Articles of Impeachment 1!
5Impeachment, Elections andAuxiliary Articles
Article XXIII Elections Article XXIV Vacancies
!
Article XXV General Provisions Article XXVI Amendments
Article XXVII Transitory Provisions Article XXVIII Separability Clause Article XXIX Effectivity
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Article XVIII The Judiciary !
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-372
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-316
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 2008 13
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR16
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONERS OF THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT17
GOVERNMENT18
19
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student20
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Article VIII, Section21
1);22
23
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,24
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University25
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned26
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,27
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices28
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Article VIII, Section 5.1);29
30
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.31
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council32
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from33
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);34
35
Whereas, there shall be two independent Constitutional Commissions that shall report36
directly to the Judiciary: Commission on Elections and Commission on Audit . 37
(University Student Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Sections 1.1 and 1.2);38
39
Whereas, the LA shall prescribe the qualifications of the Commissioners of the40
Commission on Elections and the Commission on Audit. (University Student41
Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Section 2);42
43
Whereas, the Commissioners shall hold office for one complete school year, beginning44
in the first trimester and ending in the third trimester. (As seen in Appendix A)45
(University Student Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Section 5);46
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47
Whereas, All Commissioners shall be prohibited from appointed position/s in any USG48
unit. (As seen in Appendix A) (University Student Government Constitution,49
Art.XIX, Section 6);50
51
Whereas, The Commissioners of each Constitutional Commission shall elect among52
themselves a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, a Secretary and a Treasurer.53
They shall also be given the prerogative to recruit members who shall help them54
in discharging their functions. (University Student Government Constitution,55
Art.XIX, Section 7);56
57
Whereas, The COMELEC shall be composed of two Commissioners from each college.58
(University Student Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Section 14);59
60
Whereas, the Commission on Audit, which shall hereinafter be referred to as COA, shall61
be composed of a chairman and two commissioners, who shall be legitimate62
students of DLSU, and at the time of their appointment, has at least one year of63
tenure in DLSU, and must not have been candidates for any position in the64
election preceding their appointment. (As seen in Appendix A) (University65
Student Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Section 20);66
67
Whereas, the Chairman and the Commissioners (of COA) shall be appointed by the68
President with consent of the EXECOM, Chief Legislator and Chief Magistrate,69
for three consecutive terms without reappointment. (As seen in Appendix A)70
(University Student Government Constitution, Art.XIX, Section 21);71
72
Whereas, the COA Chairman shall have 1 year experience of being an auditor in the73
Office of the Treasurer. (As seen in Appendix A) (University Student Government74
Constitution, Art. XIX, Section 25);75
76
Whereas, if any provision of this Constitution is declared invalid, the remainder thereof77
not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect. (University Student78
Government Constitution, Art. XXVIII);79
80
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Qualifications for Constitutional Commissioners of the81
USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly take into effect from82
Academic Year 2010-2011 to Academic Year 2011-2012;83
84
Wherefore, be it further resolved that Article XVII, Section 3.5 of the University Student85
Government Constitution be invalidated;86
87
Wherefore, be it further resolved that Article XIX, Section 3 of the University Student88
Government Constitution be invalidated;89
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Wherefore, be it further resolved that the COMELEC commissioners shall be91
recommended by their respective College Assembly President to the Legislative92
Assembly for approval;93
94
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the screening process for COA commissioners95
mentioned in Appendix A be done in coordination with the Office of the Treasurer96
for AY 2009-2010;97
98
Wherefore, be it further resolved that any amendments to the Qualifications for99
Constitutional Commissioners for the USG after its approval shall be subject to a100
majority vote in the Legislative Assembly;101
102
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Qualifications for Constitutional103
Commissioners of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly104
be adopted by the Constitutional Commissions of the University Student105
Government;106
107
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Resolutions Monitoring and Management108
Committee of the Legislative Assembly furnish a copy of the Qualifications for109
Constitutional Commissions of the USG, upon approval, to all incumbent110
EXECOM officers for proper briefing on the new process;111
112
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Qualifications for Constitutional Commissioners113
of the USG (see Appendix A) be approved.114
115
116
Adopted, October 28, 2009117
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APPENDIX A118
119
QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMELEC COMMISSIONERS120
121
1. The applicant for COMELEC Commissioner must not have been actively involved122
in any political party during his/her stay in the university to ensure an unbiased123
approach in doing his/her duties as a Constitutional Commissioner. This is124
certified by a joint written statement/certification from both political party125
presidents, who in turn, have the option to refuse signing the document in cases126
.127
128
2. The applicant must have served as a COMELEC volunteer for at least one term129
of election prior to being a commissioner.130
131
3. The applicant must be able to serve and perform the duties of a COMELEC132
Commissioner of his/her college for one complete year, beginning in the first133
trimester and ending in the third trimester.134
135
4. The applicant must not hold any appointed and/or elected position/s in any USG136
unit.137
138
5. The applicant must have at least 3 terms left during the time of application.139
140
6. The applicant must come from the college he/she wishes to represent.141
142
143
QUALIFICATIONS FOR COA COMMISSIONERS144
145
1. The applicant must be able to serve and perform the duties of a COA146
Commissioner for one complete year, beginning in the first trimester and ending147
in the third trimester.148
149
2. The applicant must not hold any appointed and/or elected position/s in any USG150
unit.151
152
3. The applicant must not have been a candidate for any position in the election153
preceding his/her appointment.154
155
4. The applicant must have at least 3 terms left during the time of application.156
157
5. The applicant must have basic auditing knowledge to be determined by a158
screening process to be conducted by the appointing officers in coordination with159
the outgoing COA commissioner.160
161
6. The COA Chairman shall have 1 year experience of being an auditor in the Office162
of the Treasurer.163
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-492
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-386
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 200813
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE16
PROSECUTING AND INVESTIGATING OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY17
STUDENT GOVERNMENT18
19
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student20
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Article VIII, Section21
1);22
23
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,24
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University25
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned26
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,27
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices28
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Article VIII, Section 5.1);29
30
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.31
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council32
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from33
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);34
35
Whereas, the Judiciary shall appoint its Investigating Officers and Prosecuting Officers36
whose number shall be determined by them (University Student Government,37
Art. XVII, Section 3.9);38
39
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly shall prescribe the qualifications of the Magistrates,40
Auditor, Investigating Officers and Prosecution Officers.( University Student41
Government Constitution, Art. XVIII, Section 4);42
43
Whereas, should any Magistrate be subjected to an impeachment complaint, he or she44
must take a leave of absence before any investigation on the complaint is45
conducted. He or she shall be temporarily replaced within twenty-four hours by a46
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prosecuting officer of his or her choice (University Student Government47
Constitution, Art. XX, Section 4.5);48
49
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Qualifications of the Prosecuting and Investigating50
Officers of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly take51
into effect from Academic Year 2010-2011 to Academic Year 2011-2012;52
53
Wherefore, be it also resolved that any amendments to the Qualifications of the54
Prosecuting and Investigating Officers for the USG after its approval shall be55
subject to a majority vote in the Legislative Assembly;56
57
Wherefore, be it also resolved that the Qualifications for Prosecuting Officers and58
Investigating Officers supersede the Rules of Court to be made by the Judiciary59
of the University Student Government upon approval of the Legislative Assembly;60
61
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Qualifications of the Prosecuting and62
Investigating Officers of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative63
Assembly be adopted by the Judiciary arm of the University Student64
Government;65
66
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Qualifications of the Prosecuting Officers and67
Investigating Officers (See Appendix A) of the USG be approved.68
69
70
Adopted, November 27, 200971
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APPENDIX A72
73
Qualifications for Prosecuting and Investigating Officers74
75
1. The applicant must not be affiliated or acquainted with anyone involved in the76
particular case they wish to work on to avoid any biases in executing their roles.77
This will be ensured through a written certification from both defendant and78
complainant who in turn, have the option to refuse signing the document in cases79
where the applicant is proven to be affiliated with either party.80
81
2. The applicant must have sufficient background and knowledge on the University82
Student Government and the case he or she is handling which are to be83
determined by the current Judiciary.84
85
3. The applicant must be able to serve for the entire duration of the case they wish86
to work on.87
88
4. The applicant must be willing to temporarily stand as a replacement Magistrate,89
should he or she be accepted as a prosecuting officer, in cases where any90
Magistrate is subjected to an impeachment complaint.91
92
5. The applicant for the Prosecuting and Investigating Officers must have stayed in93
DLSU for at least one term.94
95
6. The applicant for the Prosecuting and Investigating Officers must not have any96
disciplinary case either major or minor.97
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-502
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-396
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 2008 13
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY16
PROVISIONS OF USG CONSTITUTION ARTICLE XXI, ALSO KNOWN AS17
THE COUNCIL OF STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS18
19
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student20
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It21
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the22
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);23
24
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student25
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);26
27
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,28
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University29
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned30
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,31
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices32
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);33
34
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.35
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council36
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from37
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);38
39
Whereas, the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) is the umbrella organization of40
accredited professional, special interest, and socio-civic organizations of De La41
Salle University-Manila (De La Salle University Student Handbook, Academic42
Year 2009-2012, Appendix H);43
44
Whereas, Article XXI of the USG Constitution is entitled as the Council of Student45
Organizations;46
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47
Whereas, Ms. Maria Francesca Tomaliwan, Chairperson of CSO requested for48
supplementary provisions on how they are going to interpret the article relating to49
them, specifically Article XXI;50
51
Wherefore, be it resolved that Article XXI Sec. 2 of the USG Constitution be clarified52
that the CSO shall not exclusively coordinate with the Vice President for Internal53
Affairs but may coordinate with other USG units as well as deemed necessary;54
55
Wherefore, be it resolved that Article XXI Sec. 3.1 of the USG Constitution be clarified56
that the policies referred to shall be subject to agreements entered into by official57
representatives of both the USG and CSO;58
59
Wherefore, be it resolved that Article XXI Sec. 4.3 of the USG Constitution be clarified60
that the policies referred to are limited to Article XXI only;61
62
Wherefore, be it also resolved that Article XXI Sec. 7 of the USG Constitution be63
clarified as national and University issues concerning the whole student body and64
individual organizations may opt to release their own stands to represent its own65
organization only;66
67
Wherefore, be it also resolved that throughout in Article XXI of the USG Constitution be68
clarified that CSO as a Council would be appropriately called as the Council69
Body;70
71
Wherefore, be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be given to Ms. Maria72
Francesca Tomaliwan, Chairperson of CSO;73
74
Wherefore, be it further resolved that these supplementary provisions hold until the75
judiciary initiates for re-evaluation of Article XXI of the USG constitution;76
77
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the resolution be approved.78
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Adopted, November 27, 200981
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-392
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-416
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 2008 13
14
15
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS AND16
PROCESS OF APPLICATION FOR AUDITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY17
STUDENT GOVERNMENT18
19
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body of the Student20
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Article VIII, Section21
1);22
23
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,24
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University25
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned26
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,27
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices28
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Article VIII, Section 5.1);29
30
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.31
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council32
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 24, 2009 from33
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);34
35
Whereas, the LA shall prescribe the qualifications of the Magistrates, Auditor,36
Investigating Officers and Prosecution Officers.( University Student Government37
Constitution, Art. XVIII, Section 4);38
39
Whereas, the Commission on Audit shall have the power, authority and duty to40
examine and audit all accounts pertaining to revenue and receipts of, and to the41
expenses and disbursements of every USG unit. (University Student Government42
Constitution, Art. XIX, Section 23);43
44
Whereas, an auditor is defined as a person appointed and authorized to audit or45
examine an account or accounts, compare the charges with the vouchers,46
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examine the parties and witnesses, allow or reject charges, and state the47
balance. [1913 Webster] (The Collaborative International Dictionary of English48
v.0.48. What does Auditor mean?. Retrieved August 1, 2009.49
http://www.dictionary.net/auditor);50
51
Whereas, the Executive Treasurer shall prepare an annual financial report of the USG52
for examination by the EXECOM and Legislative Assembly and also for audit by53
the Auditor duly appointed by the Judiciary (University Student Governance54
Article IX Section 5.13);55
56
Whereas, the commissioners of each Constitutional Commission shall be given the57
prerogative to recruit members who shall help them in discharging their functions;58
59
-2011) proposed qualification and process of60
application of auditors has been patterned from the previous school years (AY61
2008-2009 and 2009-2010) qualifications and process;62
63
Wherefore, be it resolved that the Qualifications and Process of Application for Auditors64
of the USG shall, upon the approval of the Legislative Assembly take into effect65
from Academic Year 2010-2011 and Academic Year 2011-2012;66
67
Wherefore, be it resolved that the auditors are appointed and evaluated by the current68
Commission on Audit commissioners;69
70
Wherefore, be it further resolved that any amendments to the proposed qualifications71
and process of application for auditors for the USG after its approval shall be72
subject to a majority vote in the Legislative Assembly;73
74
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the Qualifications and Process of Application for75
Auditors be approved by the Legislative Assembly.76
77
78
Adopted, November 27, 200979
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APPENDIX A80
81
82
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AUDITORS83
84
1. The applicant may not hold an EB position in any USG unit.852. The applicant must be able to serve and perform the duties of an auditor from the86
time of appointment to the last term of the academic year.87
3. The applicant must be well-knowledgeable of auditing and its internal control88
procedures to maintain the technical competence of the auditors. Their89
knowledge with auditing will be determined and evaluated through a screening90
exam to be prepared by the current Commission on Audit commissioners.91
92
93
PROCESS OF APPLICATION94
95
1. The applicants must take a screening exam that must be approved by a Certified96
Public Accountant. The passing grade for such screening exam is 70% to97
maintain the quality of our auditors. The exam shall be conducted by the current98
Commission on Audit commissioners;99
2. The applicant must go through an interview conducted by the Commission on100
Audit commissioners. Through this, the commissioners will determine and101
appoint the auditors.102
3. Once the applicant has been chosen, he/she must undergo an orientation103
spearheaded by the Commission on Audit commissioners to know the basic104
procedures as auditors in the USG.105
4. In the case where there is still a lack of auditors after the testing period, the106
previous applicants who still wish to be auditors may opt to retake the exam107
provided they have accomplished a remedial course to be spearheaded by the108
Commission on Audit commissioners.109
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De La Salle University1
Student Council P.L.A.R. No. 2009-02-522
Legislative Assembly Status: Approved3
4
5
Resolution No. 2009-426
7
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee8
9
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng10
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng 11
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 12
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 200813
14
Sponsored by: Rules and Policies Committee15
16
Carl Vincent Abaya, FAST 2007 Trisha Vanessa Liu, 63rd Eng17
Louise Artadi, BnE 2012 Ma. Ana Patricia Mallari, BnE 2010 18
Jana Cabuhat, CATCH 2T13 Ysabel Peliño, EdGe 2007 19
Jesyl Gagto, FOCUS 2009 Philip Rentillo, EdGe 200820
Michael Gutierrez, 63rd Eng Anna Angelica Villanueva, FAST 200821
22
23
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE REVISED LEGISLATIVE24
ASSEMBLY MANUAL25
26
Whereas, the De La Salle University Student Council is the supreme student27
organization of DLSU, the power of which emanates from the Student Body. It28
shall be the sole, unified, autonomous and democratic representative body of the29
Students (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. III, Sec. 1);30
31
Whereas, the Legislative Assembly is the highest policy making body in the Student32
Council (De La Salle University Student Council Constitution, Art. VIII, Sec.1);33
34
Whereas, the Rules and Policies Committee shall initiate the review of the rules,35
policies, and procedures of the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University36
Student Council, and De La Salle University, in coordination with the concerned37
offices and/or units, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly,38
De La Salle University Student Council Executive Committee and offices39
concerned. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. VII, Sec. 5.1);40
41
Whereas, the University Student Government (USG) has been ratified (Mistades, V.42
(2009 April 1). DLSU-Manila: Announcements: Results of the Student Council43
General Elections 2009. Retrieved July 3, 2009 from44
http://www.dlsu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=604,);45
46
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Whereas, any amendments to the Legislative Assembly Rules of Internal Governance47
can be proposed by any Legislative Assembly Representative through a48
resolution and shall be approved by a two-third majority vote of the Legislative49
Assembly. (LA Rules of Internal Governance, Art. XVI);50
51
Wherefore, let the LA Manual read:52
53
54
55
The University Student Government Legislative Assembly Manual is the56
University Student Government 57
Legislative Assembly.58
59
Inside, you will find the Legislative Assembly Rules of Internal Governance,60
Parliamentary Procedures, and Resolution Formats.61
62
We hope that this manual be helpful to all University Student Government63
Officers, especially to the Legislative Assembly.64
65
For Lasallian Achievers for God and Country!66
67
De La Salle University Student Government68
Office of the Executive Secretary69
70
Contents71
472
The Legislative Assembly73
574
LA Rules of Internal Governance75
1476
Format of a Resolution77
1678
About Resolutions79
1780
Person to Person Communication81
1882
Parliamentary Procedures83
2684
Summary of Motions85
86
The Legislative Assembly87
88
The Legislative Assembly (LA) is the highest policy making body of the University89
Student Government It is composed of the elected Legislative Assembly90
Representatives of each year level, lead by its Chief Legislator.91
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Pursuant to the USG Constitution, the LA Representatives have the following93
functions:94
95
96
non-academic matters97
tion in other University Student Government units and university-wide98
committees as appointed99
100
101
to the studentry102
University Student Government Officers.103
104
105
separate its duties into several committees. There are three committees namely:106
107
108
109
110
The details of the roles and responsibilities of each committee are written in the111
LA Rules of Internal Governance.112
113
Decisions are made binding in the resolution only in the presence of a quorum.114
A quorum is two-thirds of the total number of seats.115
116
Quorum is 11.117
118
Quorum is 15.119
120
Legislative Assembly Sessions are held on a regular basis. Regular sessions121
happen during Fridays at 1430h -1600h122
123
LA Rules of Internal Governance124
Article I125
Policy and Application126
127
Section 1. Title. These rules shall be known and cited as the Rules of Internal128
Governance of the Legislative Assembly.129
Section 2. Purpose. These rules are promulgated to prescribe the structure,130
procedures, and guidelines for the proper discharge of the powers and131
responsibilities of the Legislative Assembly, so as to achieve the purpose of132
active legislation.133
Section 3. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the De La134
Salle University Student Government that the Legislative Assembly shall enjoy135
the balance of power and authority with the Executive Branch to enable it to136
attain its fullest development as a self-reliant body and make it a more efficient137
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goals. A more responsive and accountable structure shall be provided to the139
Legislative Assembly, through a system whereby its powers, jurisdiction,140
procedures, and guidelines shall be clearly defined.141
Section 4. Scope of Application. These rules shall apply to the following:142
4.1. Chief Legislator of the Legislative Assembly143
4.2. Legislative Assembly Majority and Minority Floor Leaders.144
4.3. Legislative Assembly Inner Circle.145
4.4. All Legislative Assembly Representatives.146
4.5. Legislative Committees.147
4.6. All officers of the De La Salle University Student Government, whenever148
applicable.149
Section 5. Formulation of Comprehensive Policies by the Legislative150
Assembly. The Chief Legislator and the Majority/Minority Floor Leaders,151
together with the Legislative Secretariat and Legislative Committee152
Chairpersons, shall formulate and enforce basic administrative policies and153
procedures to facilitate the implementation of this Act.154
155
Article II156
Members157
158
Section 1. A Member of the Legislative Assembly shall refer to the Legislative159
Assembly Chief Legislator or to a Legislative Assembly Representative.160
Section 2. Every Member shall be present at the sessions of the Legislative161
Assembly unless otherwise excused.162
Section 3. Every Legislative Assembly Representative present at the session163
shall vote on every motion, unless he/she has direct personal or pecuniary164
conflict therein.165
Section 4. Legislative Assembly Representatives shall be appointed to only one166
Legislative Committee. The Chief Legislator shall assign the Legislative167
Assembly Representatives to the Legislative Assembly Committees in reference168
to, but not entirely based upon, the top three choices of each Legislative169
Assembly Representative and in a manner that he/she deems necessary. The170
Legislative Assembly Representative that will be elected as the Legislative171
Assembly Chief Legislator shall be an ex officio member of every committee.172
Article III173
The Legislative Assembly174
175
Section 1. The Legislative Assembly (LA) is the highest policy making body of176
the University Student Government. (Article XIV, Section 1 of the De La Salle177
University Manila University Student Government Constitution).178
Section 2. The Legislative Assembly Representatives shall have the following179
functions: (Article XIV Section 5 of the De La Salle University Manila University180
Student Government Constitution)181
2.1. Report directly to the Batch President, College President, Chief Legislator182
and President as deemed necessary.183
2.2. Participate actively in LA sessions.184
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2.3. Conduct regular consultations with his/her constituents regarding academic185
and non-academic matters.186
2.4. Hold position in other USG units and University-wide committees as187
appointed.188
2.5. Handle the College Advisory Board together with the other LA189
Representatives of each respective college.190
2.6. Handle the Batch Advisory Board.191
2.7. Review existing policies and resolutions.192
2.8. Pass resolutions and legislations that are of relevance to the studentry.193
2.9. Be entitled to a copy of all minutes, resolutions and the like that concerns194
the legislative proceedings.195
2.10. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the EB, College196
President, Batch President, Chief Legislator and the LA.197
Section 3. The LA shall concern itself with discussing and deciding on the198
following matters: (Article XIV Section 3 of the De La Salle University Manila199
University Student Government Constitution)200
3.1. Integral policies, existing operations, projects and programs.201
3.2. Resolutions of University-wide, curricular and extra-curricular matters.202
3.3. Resolutions on national and sectoral issues.203
3.4. Representation of administrative and non-administrative units and204
committees requiring such inside the campus.205
3.5. Budget allocation of the USG as presented by the Executive Treasurer.206
3.6. Creation of standing and ad hoc committees whose functions shall be207
determined by the body.208
3.7. Approval of the Election Code to be adopted by the Commission on209
Elections.210
3.8. Approval of appointed USG officers for elected positions.211
212
Article IV213
The Legislative Assembly Chief Legislator214
215
Section 1. Pursuant to the provision stated in Article XIV, Section 4 of the De La216
Salle University Manila University Student Government Constitution, an elected217
Legislative Assembly Representative shall be the Chief Legislator of the218
Legislative Assembly.219
Section 2. The powers and responsibilities of the Chief Legislator shall have the220
following powers, duties and responsibilities:221
2.1. Call and preside over the sessions of the LA and appoint from its222
members, except the Majority and Minority Floor Leaders and the Legislative223
Secretariat, a replacement upon his/her incapacity or absence.224
2.2. Call and preside over the meetings of the LA Inner Circle and appoint from225
its members, except the Legislative Secretariat, a replacement upon his/her226
incapacity or absence.227
2.3. Call special LA sessions.228
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2.4. Preserve order and decorum during sessions, and, in case of disturbance229
or disorderly conduct within the premises where the session is being held, take230
such measures as he/she may deem advisable or as the LA may direct.231
2.5. Rule on all questions of order, subject to appeal by any member of the LA,232
which appeal shall not be debatable, but the member appealing may explain233
his/her appeal for not more than five minutes.234
2.6. Sign and affix the seal of the USG in all resolutions, memorials, writs,235
warrants and subpoenas issued by the order of the LA.236
2.7. Enforce all rules, policies and procedures governing the LA.237
2.8. Receive periodic reports from all units and members of the LA whose238
frequency of submission shall be at his/her discretion.239
2.9. Appoint LA Representatives to LA Committees.240
2.10. Be an ex-officio member of all LA Committees.241
2.11. Have administrative supervision over the LA and all its units.242
2.12. Be the official representative of the LA in functions that require its243
presence.244
2.13. Ensure that the LA follows properly the parliamentary procedure during245
sessions.246
Section 3. As provided for by Article XIV, Section 14 of the De La Salle247
University Manila University Student Government Constitution, all rulings248
announced by the Legislative Assembly Chief Legislator shall be final unless249
250
member of the LA. Such reversal shall require a two-thrids vote of the members251
of the LA to be carried.252
Section 4. The Legislative Assembly Chief Legislator shall have the253
administrative supervision over the Legislative Assembly and all its units, such as254
the Inner Circle and the Legislative Assembly Committees.255
256
Article V257
The Legislative Secretariat258
259
Section 1. The Legislative Secretariat shall be chaired by the Executive260
Secretary of the De La Salle University Student Government and composed of at261
least two (2) members of the staff of the Office of the Executive Secretary.262
Section 2. The Legislative Secretariat shall have the following powers, duties263
and responsibilities (De La Salle University Manila University Student264
Government Constitution Article XIV Section 7):265
2.1. Report directly to the Chief Legislator.266
2.2. Enforce orders of the LA when such duty devolves upon them.267
2.3. Record the minutes of each session of the LA and all meetings of the LA268
Inner Circle.269
2.4. Call the roll of the members of the LA before the opening of the session.270
2.5. Note all questions in order with the decisions thereon.271
2.6. Complete, within five days after the close of the session, the printing and272
distribution of the minutes for the said session to the members of the LA.273
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2.7. Provide each LA Committee a copy of the outline of the minutes for filing274
and reference.275
2.8. Take charge in counting and recounting the votes or ballots.276
2.9. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator or277
the LA.278
Section 3. The Legislative Secretariat shall formulate and enforce policies and279
procedures governing the documentation and monitoring of implementation of280
resolutions approved by the Legislative Assembly;281
Section 4. The Legislative Secretariat shall monitor the status of resolutions282
approved by the Legislative Assembly and present recommendations to the283
Legislative Assembly on such;284
Section 5. The Legislative Secretariat shall outline basic policies and285
procedures to facilitate the monitoring of resolutions from the time they have286
been placed on the agenda until its delegation to an executive office, and enforce287
the same as approved by the Legislative Assembly.288
289
Article VI290
The Majority and Minority Floor Leaders291
292
Section 1. The Majority and Minority Floor Leaders shall convene their293
respective majority/minority group. 294
1.1. The Majority Floor Leader shall consolidate the arguments and positions in a295
specific issue or resolution of the majority of the body. He/She shall serve as the296
spokesperson of the majority side. In case of conflict of interest, he/she may297
appoint anyone from the majority side to assume the position but may not vacate298
his/her position as part of the majority, except for meritorious cases to be decided299
by the Chief Legislator. He/She may call separate meetings outside the LA300
sessions to convene the majority side.301
1.2. The Minority Floor Leader shall consolidate the arguments and positions in a302
specific issue or resolution of the minority of the body. He/She shall serve as the303
spokesperson of the minority side. In case of conflict of interest, he/she may304
appoint anyone from the minority side to assume the position but may not vacate305
his/her position as part of the minority, except for meritorious cases to be decided306
by the Chief Legislator. He/She may call separate meetings outside the LA307
sessions to convene the minority side.308
309
Article VII310
The Legislative Committees311
312
Section 1. There shall exist the following Legislative Committees:313
1.1. National Affairs Committee314
1.2. Rules and Policies Committee315
1.3. 316
Section 2. The National Affairs Committee shall have the following duties and317
responsibilities:318
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2.1. Discuss national and sectoral issues, and present recommendations on such319
to the Legislative Assembly.320
2.2. Review the existing positions of De La Salle University on national and321
sectoral issues, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly322
whenever necessary.323
2.3. Monitor the performance of all executive units of the De La Salle University324
Student Government on matters relating to addressing national and sectoral325
issues.326
2.4. Report to the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle resolutions referred to it after327
the introduction of such.328
2.5. Conduct public hearings on resolutions or propositions, and inquiries in aid329
of legislation.330
2.6. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator or the331
Legislative Assembly.332
Section 3. The Rules and Policies Committee shall have the following duties and333
responsibilities:334
3.1. Initiate the review of the rules, policies, and procedures of the Legislative335
Assembly, De La Salle University Student Government, and De La Salle336
University, in coordination with the concerned offices and/or units, and present337
recommendations to the Legislative Assembly, De La Salle University Student338
Government Executive Committee and offices concerned.339
3.2. Monitor the implementation of rules, policies, and procedures approved by340
the Legislative Assembly.341
3.3. Report to the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle resolutions referred to it after342
the introduction of such.343
3.4. Conduct public hearings on resolutions or propositions, and inquiries in aid344
of legislation.345
3.5. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator or the346
Legislative Assembly.347
Section 4. 348
duties and responsibilities:349
4.1. 350
Salle University, and present recommendations on such to the Legislative351
Assembly.352
4.2. Review the existing positions of the De La Salle University Student353
354
scope, and present recommendations to the Legislative Assembly whenever355
necessary.356
4.3. Monitor the performance of all executive units of the De La Salle University357
358
welfare issues, whether359
national or local in scope.360
4.4. Report to the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle resolutions referred to it after361
the introduction of such.362
4.5. Conduct public hearings on resolutions or propositions, and inquiries in aid363
of legislation.364
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4.6. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator or the365
Legislative Assembly.366
Section 5. Each Legislative Committee shall have a Chairperson, a Vice-367
Chairperson, a Secretary and other officers and/or sub-committees it may deem368
necessary, all of whom shall be elected from among and by the members of the369
committee. The members shall determine the manner of election thereof.370
Section 6. The LA Committee Chairperson shall have the following powers,371
duties and responsibilities:372
6.1. Report directly to the Chief Legislator.373
6.2. Preside over the meetings of their respective LA Committees.374
6.3. Participate in the meetings of the LA Inner Circle.375
6.4. Administer the overall operations of their respective committees.376
6.5. Report to the LA Inner Circle actions on resolutions referred to their377
committees.378
6.6. Appoint committee members to sub-committees as well as delegate379
committee tasks to committee members, whenever necessary.380
6.7. Consolidate the committee members on matters pertinent to the LA and in381
their attendance to LA sessions.382
6.8. Perform other functions as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator and383
the LA.384
Section 7. The LA Committee Vice Chairperson shall have the following385
powers, duties and responsibilities:386
7.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.387
7.2. Assume the powers and responsibilities of the LA Committee Chairperson388
in his/her incapacity or absence.389
7.3. Supervise the LA Committee researches.390
7.4. Assist the LA Committee Chairperson in supervising the operation of the391
LA Committee.392
7.5. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Chairperson or as393
prescribed within the rules of their respective committees.394
Section 8. The LA Committee Secretary shall have the following powers,395
duties and responsibilities:396
8.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.397
8.2. Record the minutes of the LA Committee meetings and provide copies to398
committee members.399
8.3. Organize and compile all documents pertinent to the LA Committee.400
8.4. Be in charge of all logistical work of the LA Committee, including the401
402
8.5. Be responsible for drafting and submission of periodic reports to the Chief403
Legislator.404
8.6. Inform members of the LA Committee meetings two days prior to the405
scheduled date of the meeting.406
8.7. Monitor the status of resolutions approved by the Legislative Assembly407
8.8. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Committee408
Chairperson or as prescribed within the rules of their respective committees.409
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Section 9. The members of the LA Committees shall have the following410
powers, duties and responsibilities, other than those stated in Article XIV Section411
5 of this De La Salle University Manila University Student Government412
Constitution:413
9.1. Report directly to the LA Committee Chairperson.414
9.2. Be present and participate actively in all LA Committee meetings.415
9.3. Aid the LA Committee Vice Chairperson in committee researches.416
9.4. Perform other functions deemed necessary by the LA Committee417
Chairperson or as prescribed within the rules of their respective committees.418
Section 10. The members of the LA Committees shall determine the frequency419
and the time of their meetings.420
Section 11. Any member of the LA Committees may call special meetings if421
he/she deemed it necessary.422
Section 12. The LA Committees shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-423
thirds of its members.424
Section 13. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those425
present. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and unofficial until426
majority of the LA Committee members are informed and have agreed.427
Section 14. The Chief Legislator shall be an ex officio member of all LA428
Committees.429
430
Article VIII431
The Legislative Assembly Inner Circle432
433
Section 1. The administrative power of the Legislative Assembly shall be vested434
in the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle.435
Section 2. The LA-Inner Circle shall be composed of the:436
2.1. Chief Legislator.437
2.2. Majority Floor Leader.438
2.3. Minority Floor Leader.439
2.4. All LA Committee Chairpersons.440
2.5. Legislative Secretariat.441
Section 3. The LA-Inner Circle shall have the following powers, duties and442
responsibilities (De La Salle University Manila University Student Government443
Constitution Article XVI Section 3):444
3.1. Discuss and decide on matters relating to the administration of the LA.445
3.2. Receive reports from LA Committees on resolutions referred to it and on the446
performance of the committee and its members.447
3.3. Discuss and decide on matters relating to the rules and procedures to be448
used in the consideration on the floor of resolutions reported to it, such as time449
limit for the debates, rules on germaneness and amendments, etc.450
3.4. Calendar resolutions reported by the LA Committees for consideration.451
3.5. Outline the agenda of all LA sessions.452
Section 4. All rulings by the LA-IC on matters pertaining to the administration of453
the LA may be overturned by a two-thirds vote of the total membership of the LA.454
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Section 5. The members of the LA-IC shall determine the frequency and the time455
of their meetings.456
Section 6. Any member of the LA-IC may call special meetings if he/she deemed457
it necessary.458
Section 7. The LA-IC shall constitute a quorum of no less than two-thirds of its459
members.460
Section 8. A final decision must be reached via a majority (50% + 1) of those461
present. Decisions made outside this provision are tentative and unofficial until462
majority of the LA-IC members are informed and have agreed.463
464
Article IX465
Resolutions, Messages and Petitions466
467
Section 1. The Legislative Committees to which a resolution has been referred468
to shall act on such, as it deems necessary. It may create a sub-committee and469
refer the same to it, or act on the resolution in full committee.470
Section 2. The Legislative Assembly Inner Circle shall act on any resolution471
reported to it within five (5) calendar days upon receipt of the report, after which472
the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle shall place the resolution on the Calendar.473
Section 3. The Legislative Assembly Inner Circle shall outline the agenda for the474
next session or meeting of475
the Legislative Assembly.476
Section 4. Resolutions passed and approved for discussion by the Legislative477
Assembly Inner Circle shall be opened in a first come, first serve basis, unless478
argued upon by the body, if the body deems necessary.479
Section 5. When a resolution is in order on a particular session or meeting, the480
parliamentary rules and procedures, together with the rules provided by the481
Legislative Assembly Inner Circle shall be in order during debates and482
proceedings.483
Section 6. All resolutions that have not been approved by the end of the terms of484
office of the Legislative Assembly Representatives shall be declared void and485
kept in records of resolution filed only for the purpose of reference and research.486
Section 7. Any Member of the Legislative Assembly may deliver messages and487
488
at the end of the session, and only upon recognition by the Chief Legislator.489
Section 8. Non-members of the Legislative Assembly may address the490
Legislative Assembly, deliver messages, petitions, and deliver privilege speeches491
on the floor only upon the approval of two-thirds of the Members of the492
Legislative Assembly.493
494
Article X495
Sessions, Meetings, Attendance and Quorum496
497
Section 1. The first session of the Legislative Assembly shall be reserved for498
orientation, appointment to Legislative committees, election of officers and499
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delegation of initial and provisional task and shall be convened by the Chief500
Legislator not later than one month after the formal turnover of office.501
Section 2. Regular sessions or meetings shall be held once every Friday502
between 1430H and 1600H. The first fifteen (15) minutes of each session shall503
be allotted for the general orders (i.e. calling of the meeting to order, calling of504
the roll, approving of the minutes). If there are no more matters for consideration505
during this period, the Chief Legislator may proceed to the next order of the506
session. A regular session of the meeting may be called off on the following507
cases: suspension of classes, official national, local or university holidays and508
final examinations week. Otherwise, it may be called off by the Chief Legislator509
with concurrence of the De La Salle University Student Government Executive510
Committee.511
Section 3. Special sessions may be conducted upon the approval of the majority512
of the Legislative Assembly. Such motions and the announcement thereof shall513
only be made during regular Legislative Assembly sessions.514
Section 4. The Chief Legislator, or the Legislative Assembly Inner Circle may515
call emergency sessions.516
Section 5. A member is considered late if he/she arrives after the first roll call.517
Section 6. A member is considered absent for a meeting if he/she arrives after518
one-third of the given period for these said meetings.519
Section 7. The following shall serve as guidelines on the absences of Legislative520
Assembly Representatives:521
7.1. Excused Absences522
7.1.1. Legislative Assembly Representatives are entitled to unlimited number of523
excused absences on Legislative Assembly sessions.524
7.1.2. Legislative Assembly Representatives may only be excused on reasons525
such as conflict with academic schedule, health reasons that may deter a person526
from attending any normal human activity, other reasons as deemed necessary527
by the Executive Secretary of the De La Salle University Student Government.528
7.1.3. 529
530
as soon as possible.531
7.1.4. 532
certification to the Executive Secretary.533
7.1.5. Officers who need to absent themselves from a Legislative Assembly534
session due to unexpected reasons (those not included in 7.1.2.) should submit535
an excused absence form within two days after the session to the Executive536
Secretary.537
7.1.6. The Legislative Assembly Representatives concerned should submit an538
excuse letter addressed to the Executive Secretary stating the reason of539
absence. The letter should be submitted at least two days before the session.540
7.1.7. Approval of the absence would be upon the discretion of the Executive541
Secretary. The decision should be released at most one day before the session.542
7.2. Unexcused Absences.543
7.2.1. Legislative Assembly Representatives are allowed three (3) unexcused544
absences from sessions for the whole year.545
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7.2.2. An officer exceeding the number of allowable unexcused absences shall546
be subject to the proceedings of the Judiciary Branch.547
Section 8. Two-thirds of the total number of Legislative Assembly548
Representatives shall constitute a quorum during its sessions or meetings.549
Quorum in the meetings of the Legislative Committees shall be constituted by a550
simple majority of its total membership.551
Section 9. Decisions made in the absence of the quorum shall not be binding,552
unless such are made in the context of an implied quorum.553
9.1 Implied quorum is at least one-half plus one of the total number of the554
Legislative Assembly Representatives.555
9.2. Implied quorum shall only be decided through a 100% vote of the members.556
9.3. Decisions made during an implied quorum can be reached through a557
majority vote and shall remain final unless a member of the body challenges the558
decision in the succeeding sessions or meetings.559
9.4. Decisions made during an implied quorum, which were reached through a560
100% vote, shall be considered final.561
562
Article XI563
Election and Vacancies of Legislative Assembly Officers564
565
Section 1. Election of the Legislative Assembly Chief Legislator shall be done566
before the first Legislative Assembly session among all Legislative Assembly567
Representatives. These elections shall be conducted by the President of the568
University Student Government;569
Section 2. Elections of the Majority and Minority Floor Leader shall be done570
during the first Legislative Assembly session before the assignment of Legislative571
Assembly Representatives to their respective Legislative Assembly Committees.572
Only Legislative Assembly Representatives from the majority and minority group573
shall vote for their respective Floor Leader. The Chief Legislator shall preside574
over the election of both Floor Leaders. In case of a tie in the number of votes of575
each Floor Leader position, the Chief Legislator shall be given voting power to576
break the tie.577
Section 3. Election of Committee Chairpersons, Vice Chairpersons, and578
Secretaries shall be done during the first Legislative Assembly session, after the579
assignment of Legislative Assembly Representatives to their respective580
Legislative Assembly Committees. The Chief Legislator shall preside over the581
election of the aforementioned officers. In case of a tie in the number of votes of582
each Floor Leader position, the Chief Legislator shall be given voting power to583
break the tie;584
Section 4. Nominations for Legislative Assembly Officer-ship shall only be585
accepted upon confirmation of the nominee. Absentees may be nominated but586
will not be given voting power.587
Section 5. Any Legislative Assembly representative may be nominated for any588
position but may assume only one elected position at a time.589
Section 6. Elections for Legislative Assembly officers may only be conducted in590
the presence of a quorum.591
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Section 7. All voting shall be done through a raise of hands.592
Section 8. Only members of the same committee may vote for their respective593
committee officers.594
Section 9. In case of resignations and/or vacancies, the following guidelines and595
hierarchal adjustments shall be followed accordingly:596
9.1 Should the Chief Legislator choose to resign from his/her position, special597
elections are to be conducted before the following Legislative Assembly session.598
Procedures for election of Chief Legislator will be followed 599
9.2. Should the Majority or Minority Floor Leader choose to resign from his/her600
position, special elections are to be conducted before the following Legislative601
Assembly session. Procedures for election of Floor Leaders will be followed.602
9.3. Should a committee chairperson resign, the vice-chairperson of the said603
committee shall immediately assume all roles and responsibilities held by the604
resigning chairperson.605
9.4. Should a committee vice-chairperson resign, the secretary of the said606
committee shall immediately assume all roles and responsibilities held by the607
resigning vice-chairperson.608
9.5. Should a committee secretary resign, special elections must be held in the609
presence of the Inner Circle to fill the vacancy in that committee.610
611
Article XII612
Decorum and Debate613
614
Section 1. Only members of the Legislative Assembly may participate in the615
debate and discussions during the sessions. However, non-members may speak616
on the floor upon the approval of two-thirds of the Members present.617
Section 2. No person shall interrupt the Chief Legislator and the Member having618
the floor.619
Section 3. No Member shall leave the session without the approval of the Chief620
Legislator.621
Section 4. Members and non-members who disturb the proceedings shall be622
expelled from the session hall for a period deemed necessary by the Chief623
Legislator, and may be brought to face administrative, and disciplinary charges624
as deemed necessary by the Chief Legislator.625
Section 5. Closed-door sessions shall not be called unless on the discussion of626
impeachment cases or other important matters as approved by two-thirds vote of627
all members present.628
Section 6. Non-members shall be barred from attending closed-door sessions.629
Section 7. Gross violation of these Rules, Parliamentary Procedures, and other630
codes and policies of the Legislative Assembly shall tender the Member631
impeachable.632
Section 8. All matters brought to the floor shall be directed to the Chief633
Legislator. Any referral to any person shall be made using the third person form.634
Section 9. Any action or language by a Member deemed unethical by two-thirds635
of the members present or which undermines the integrity of the Legislative636
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Assembly or the De La Salle University Student Government shall be barred from637
use during the sessions of the Legislative Assembly.638
Section 10. Violators to this rule shall be sanctioned as deemed necessary by639
the Chief Legislator.640
641
Article XIII642
Voting643
644
Section 1. Voting on bills or resolutions shall be done in the following manner:645
1.1. Division of the House. If a Legislative Assembly Representative wishes to646
appeal or to move for the reconsideration on the ruling of the Chairperson on the647
viva voce, he/she shall have to make a motion for a division of the house. At this648
point, the Chief Legislator shall direct all in favor to rise, then direct all opposed to649
rise.650
1.2. Roll Call Vote. If a Legislative Assembly Representative wishes to appeal or651
to move for the reconsideration on the ruling of the Chief Legislator on the652
question after the division of the house, he/she shall have to make a motion for a653
roll call vote. At this point, the Chief Legislator shall direct the Executive654
Secretary to call the roll, and direct the Members of the Legislative Assembly to655
656
of their name.657
Section 2. The Legislative Secretariat shall place the votes made by the658
Members of the Legislative Assembly on record.659
Section 3. All rulings announced by the Chief Legislator shall be final unless660
661
Member of the Legislative Assembly. Such reversal shall require a two-thirds662
vote to be carried.663
Section 4. A simple majority shall decide all resolutions or motions unless664
otherwise provided by the parliamentary authorities as provided by Article XIV of665
these Rules.666
667
Article XIV668
Submission of Resolutions669
670
Section 1. Softcopies of resolutions should be submitted to the respective671
Committee Secretaries concerned on or before Wednesdays at 2200h while672
hardcopies of resolutions should be submitted on or before Thursdays at 1200h.673
Section 2. Resolutions should be submitted in both hardcopy and softcopy. The674
675
pigeonhole while the softcopy should be sent via electronic mail.676
Section 3. Failure to submit the resolutions on the said deadline will be677
subjected to the sanctions deemed necessary by the Legislative Assembly678
Secretariat;679
680
Article XV681
Separability Clause682
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683
If any portion of these Rules is declared void or unconstitutional, the remaining684
portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by such declarations.685
686
Article XVI687
Amendments688
689
Amendments to these Rules can be proposed by any Legislative Assembly690
Representative through a resolution and shall be approved through a two-third691
majority vote of the Legislative Assembly.692
693
Article XVII694
Repealing Clause695
696
All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, other issuance, or parts hereof697
inconsistent with the provisions of these Rules are hereby repealed or modified698
accordingly.699
700
Article XVIII701
Effectivity Clause702
703
These Rules of the Legislative Assembly shall be effective immediately upon the704
approval of the Legislative Assembly.705
706
Format of a Resolution707
Document Properties:708
709
Paper Size: 710
Margins: 1 inch on all sides711
Font and Size: Arial 12712
Hanging Indents713
Tab Stop: 0.5 714
Legend:715
1. Pending Legislative Assembly Resolution No. Year -Term - Resolution716
Number. Used as a reference for tracking resolutions discussed.717
2. Status of the resolution whether approved, disapproved, or otherwise.718
3. Resolution Number Year-Resolution Number. This only applies if the719
resolution is approved.720
4. Name of sponsoring committee or group of LA Representatives (only of721
applicable).722
5. Name of author/s of the resolution with their respective batch. This is arranged723
alphabetically.724
6. Title of the Resolution.725
7. Whereas statements. These statements serve as point of bases on why you726
are writing the resolution.727
8. Source of your basis (if applicable).728
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9. First wherefore statement. The whereas statements serves as your point of729
conclusion.730
10. Second and succeeding wherefore statement/s.731
11. Final wherefore statement.732
12. Date of the approval of the resolution.733
Spacing:734
A. 2 spaces735
B. 1 space736
Other information737
738
for the last wherefore statement which should end with a period.739
740
About Resolutions741
A resolution is an important document to an LA representative. It is basically742
743
decipher if a resolution is worthy of discussion:744
745
Is it applicable on a long- 746
747
other statutes which cover the area of the resolution?748
749
750
-mission thrusts? Have all the parties involved or751
affected been consulted?752
753
Can it be done? Does it specify who will implement it? How will it be implemented754
and when? Is it relevant and achievable?755
-written?756
Is it grammatically correct? Are the words used appropriate? Does it follow757
logical reasoning? Does it possess sufficient premises? Is it clear, concise, and758
precise? Does it avoid broad statements and value judgments?759
760
The following are suggested steps on how to begin to write a resolution:761
762
ears, eyes and heart. Ask for 763
764
generated on the basis of urgency and importance.765
766
al premises. Consult the University mission statement, USG767
Constitution, past resolution, and other related documents.768
769
d to the770
proposed resolution.771
what you would want to be done. This should include who772
will implement it, how it will be implemented, the time frame of implementation,773
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and where the budget will be taken from (if applicable). This will be the774
775
776
777
secure them both hard and soft copies of the document.778
779
Person to Person Communication780
781
Person to person communication of PTPC is one of the tasks of a Legislative782
Assembly Representative. A popular method of conducting PTPC is by having783
batch mates answer surveys to find out how they feel about certain issues. It may784
be covering national, university wide, college, or batch level issues. Basically, the785
idea of PTPC is to ensure that one is representing what his or her batch believes786
in.787
788
Parliamentary Procedures789
790
The Legislative Assembly adapted the parliamentary procedures primarily for791
protecting the democratic institutions for which the University Student792
Government stands up for. Parliamentary procedures protect the rights of the793
people attending and running a meeting in order to debate and equally express794
ideas. The basic provisions of parliamentary law are as follows:795
796
797
798
799
800
801
Parliamentary Law, which originally referred to the customs and rules of802
conducting business in the English Parliament, is a series of rules that were803
formulated to facilitate the transaction of business and to promote harmony and804
cooperation within an assembly. This is built on the principle that there must be a805
careful balance of the rights of the organization, the rights of subgroups and806
individual members.807
808
BASIC RULES809
810
I. The rights of the organization supersede the rights of individual members811
Simply put, the organization has its own rules and all members should follow812
them. Should the time come that conflict between the two rights arise, the right of813
the organization shall prevail.814
815
II. All members are subject to have equal rights816
The rights of individual members are as follows:817
To attend all LA sessions;818
To make motions and speak in debates;819
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To nominate;820
To vote;821
To hold office.822
823
III. Concomitant with the rights are responsibilities.824
825The responsibilities of members are as follows:826
a. Attend meetings and be on time;827
b. Be ready to talk knowledgeably and intelligently on a topic;828
c. Be attentive and open-minded;829
d. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect the rights of others;830
e. Follow the rules of debate;831
f. Make a point concisely;832
g. Attack issues, not people.833
834
IV. A quorum must be present to do business, in order to protect the right835
of absentees.836 A quorum is the number of members who must be present to legally transact837
business, or at least two-thirds of the expected number of members attending the838
LA session. The purpose of a quorum is to prevent an unrepresentative group839
from taking action in the name of the organization.840
841
V. The majority rules.842
This rule is the most basic element of a true democratic process. The minority,843
however, has the right to be heard, but once the majority has reached a decision,844
the minority has to respect and abide with the decision.845
846
VI. The two-thirds vote rule.847
A two-thirds vote is necessary whenever you are limiting or taking away the848
rights of members, or whenever you are changing something that has already849
been decided. For example, a motion calling for the closure of discussion850
demands a two-thirds vote since it would in effect limit other members from851
continuing to voice out.852
853
VII. One question at a time, and one speaker at a time.854
No other motion should be in order, which does not directly relate to the question855
under consideration. In addition, once a member has been recognized, he or she856
has been granted the chance to talk and no other member may interrupt.857
858
VIII. Debatable motions must receive full debate.859
The chairperson may not put a debatable motion to vote as long as members860
wish to debate it. Debate can only be suspended by a two-thirds vote of the861
members present.862
863
IX. Once a question is decided, it is not in order to bring up the same864
motion or one essentially like it at the same meeting.865
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Motions of such nature should be ruled out of order.866
867
X. Personal remarks in debate are always out of order.868
The chairperson must rule out all personal remarks out of order. Debate must be869
directed as motions, and not as motives; principles, and not as personalities.870
871
TYPES OF MOTIONS872
873
Main Motions or Principal Motions. A main motion introduces a new item of874
business. Main motions allow groups to do their work. The common words used875
876
Main motions are the lowest-ranked motions, and are superseded by subsidiary,877
incidental, and privileged motions.878
879
Steps in handling main motions: SDAVR. Second. Debate. Amend. Vote.880
Reconsider.881
882
Rescind A motion to rescind annuls a previous decision made. It can be raised883
only by a person who voted for the decision previously made, or who was absent.884
The motion can be made until the next immediate meeting the decision was885
made. It must be seconded, and requires a two-thirds vote (if made without a886
written notice), or a majority vote (if made with a written notice).887
888
Secondary Motions. A secondary motion can be made while the main motion is889
on the floor and before it has been decided. Secondary motions are divided into890
three classes which relate to their use in Parliamentary procedures: subsidiary891
motions, privileged motions, and incidental motions.892
893
Subsidiary Motions. Subsidiary motions relate directly to the motion on the894
floor. They may change the words, send it to a committee, delay it, or others.895
They are made to expedite business by disposing of the pending motion, other896
than by adopting or rejecting it. These subsidiary motions cannot stand alone,897
and must be decided before the assembly can act on the main motion.898
899
Subsidiary motions have rank among each other. They are arranged in such a900
way in which they must be considered and acted upon, some have higher901
precedence than the other. The purpose is to avoid confusion when they are902
applied to main motions. A motion of higher rank can be made at the time a903
motion of lower rank is on the floor or pending, and never the other way around.904
905
There is often a misconception that a group cannot have two motions on the floor906
at the same time. More than one motion can be on the floor at the same time but907
both should answer to one common question. All motions should also be related908
to the main motion on the floor, and no new business may be introduced.909
910
Ranking of Subsidiary motions (from highest to lowest)911
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Lay on the table: If members wish to set aside a motion without establishing a912
time for the debate to resume, they can use this motion. It must be seconded and913
requires a majority vote.914
915
Previous question: This is the motion used to cut-off debate and bring the group916
to immediately vote on a pending motion. It can be applied to any pending917
question, but is out of order when another member has the floor. It must be918
seconded, is not debatable, and requires a two-thirds vote.919
920
Limit or Extend debate: Limit debate is the motion by which a group or a person921
can exercise special control over the debate. It can be used with any debatable922
motion, must be seconded, cannot interrupt a speaker, is not debatable, and923
requires a two-thirds vote. The proposed length of time to limit or extended may924
be amended.925
926
Postpone to a Specific Time: Postpone is to delay the action until a late time of927
the meeting or until the next. It can be applied to all main motions, must be928
seconded, may not interrupt a speaker, can be objected and is debatable.929
930
Commit or Refer: This sends the question on the floor to a small number of931
people so that it can be carefully studied and put into proper form for the group to932
consider. It should give specific instructions as to where the question goes and933
which committee of what size and composition should the resolution be referred934
to. All amendments prior to committing must be presented to the committee. It935
must be seconded and can be debated. The debate must go into the desirability936
of committing only.937
938
Amend: Amend is the most frequently used and most important motion that one939
will use. To amend is to change wordings of a motion to make it more complete940
or more acceptable before the resolution is voted upon. Amendments are941
debatable, may still be amended, may be objected, and has to be seconded.942
Adopting the amendment does not mean the approval of the resolution at hand.943
There are three kinds of amendments:944
Friendly amendment slight corrections that do not substantially change the945
motion.946
Primary amendment must be relevant to the motion to which it is applied, and947
may also be amended further.948
Secondary amendments seeks to alter a primary amendment, and may no949
longer entertain further amendments.950
951
Incidental Motions. Incidental motions relate to procedure and not directly to the952
question on the floor. They are incidental to main motions, brought about by953
chance in the process of the meeting. When an incidental motion is made, it must954
be acted upon before any other business can continue, since incidental motions955
take precedence over all other motions except privileged ones. These motions956
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cannot be amended. There is no order or strict hierarchy among incidental957
motions. They take precedence depending on how incidental they are.958
Appeal: This is to challenge the Chief ruling on a specific issue. It959
forces the Chief Legislator to submit the matter to a vote by the membership.960
961
Consideration by Paragraph: This motion separates a long document or motion962
into different parts so that each part can be debated on independently of the963
others.964
965
966
an unofficial vote on the question at hand.967
968
Division of the Question: This motion separates a motion into different parts so969
that each part can be voted on independently of the others.970
971
Objection: This enables members to avoid discussing motions that are off the972
topic or likely to disrupt the meeting. This is to express objection to the973
consideration of the question, and not to start or cut off debate.974
Point of Order: This is an objection raised against any proceeding or motion that975
the member decides is a violation of the rules.976
977
Point of Information: This is a request for an immediate answer to a question978
concerning the background or content of a motion or a resolution.979
980
Parliamentary Inquiry: This is a request for an immediate answer to a question981
concerning parliamentary law.982
983
Suspending the Rules: This motion is used when the assembly wishes to discuss984
an issue in a way that violates the standing rules or order, in a non-formal985
manner for example.986
987
Privileged Motions. Privileged motions are not necessarily related to the988
business on the floor, but they are important because it ensures the rights of the989
organization, as well as of the individual. They are of such importance that they990
may interrupt business. They are not debatable.991
992
Rank of Privileged Motions (from highest to lowest):993
Adjourn: To close the meeting. All unfinished business will be deferred to the994
next meeting. It must be seconded, is out of order when another member has the995
floor, requires a majority vote, may not be amended and reconsidered.996
997
Recess: This proposes a short intermission in the meeting. This motion is998
reserved for occasions of special meetings, which would take more than the999
usual session time. It must be seconded, may be amended, and requires a1000
majority vote.1001
1002
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Point of Privilege: This relates to the rights of the organization and any of its1003
members. It enables members to interrupt business and state an urgent request.1004
It is in order when the comfort, dignity, safety or reputation of any individual1005
member is at stake. The Chief Legislator shall rule as to whether the privilege is1006
important enough to interrupt business. A member may not make a speech out of1007
privilege. If this motion is made when no business is pending, it may be amended1008
or debated upon. The speaker who was interrupted regains the floor after the1009
question of privilege is settled.1010
1011
Call for the Orders of the Day: If the agenda is not being followed, or a specific1012
motion supposed to be debated at a certain time has not been take up. The1013
motion does not require a second, and cannot be amended, debated, or1014
reconsidered. It can be made when someone else has the floor.1015
1016
DETAILED DISCUSSION OF MOTIONS1017
1018
Motion to Amend1019
1. If the amendment is simple and accepted by every member, it can be adopted1020
by general or unanimous consent. In this way, it does not have to go through the1021
formal process of being amended.1022
2. If a motion is complex and not accepted by the majority of members,1023
amending it may simply confuse the issue and take up too much time. In such1024
cases, it is usually better to vote the motion down and then to propose a more1025
precise and acceptable amendment in its place.1026
3. Once a motion has been made, seconded and repeated by the Chief1027
Legislator, a member does not need the permission of the mover to amend it.1028
The motion has become the property of the assembly.1029
4. To be valid, an amendment must pertain to the motion and the specific change1030
the member desires in its wording and meaning. An amendment that is not1031
relevant should not be considered by the assembly.1032
1033
example, the word good may be changed to not good instead of bad.1034
6. A motion to amend is itself amendable (see three types of amendments).1035
7. The motion is debatable; however the debate must be confined to the1036
amendment itself and cannot touch on the main motion to which it has been1037
applied.1038
8. The motion to amend can be debated when the motion to which it applies can1039
be debated.1040
9. There is no limit to the number of motions to amend that can be applied to any1041
main motion overall. However, no more than two motions to amend can be1042
pending on a main motion at a time.1043
Rules of Order, there is no restriction that the wherefore1044
clauses need to be amended first before the whereas clauses.1045
11. The motion to amend can be reconsidered. The motion is out of order when1046
someone else has the floor.1047
1048
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Motion to Commit or Refer1049
1. The motion must include all relevant information to be effective, such as, the1050
name of the committee, size of the committee, how the committee will be formed,1051
and any other special instructions.1052
2. The motion requires a second, can be amended, debated and reconsidered. It1053
is out of order when another person has the floor. It requires a majority vote to1054
pass.1055
1056
Motion to Lay on the Table1057
1. The motion does not establish a time for the debate to resume; rather, it1058
enables members to resume the discussion at any point during the meeting.1059
2. The motion can only be applied to main motions.1060
3. A motion can be tabled more than once, but only if another emergency arises1061
or the issues have been well debated between postponements.1062
4. While a motion is tabled, no member can make a motion that is substantially1063
the same. Further, no member can make a motion that would conflict the tabled1064
motion.1065
5. Any subsidiary motion adhering to the tabled motion are postponed along with1066
it. When the discussion resumes, the same motions are in effect. To resume1067
discussion, the motion must be taken from the table by a majority vote.1068
6. The motion requires a second and is out of order when another has the floor. It1069
cannot be amended, debated or reconsidered. No subsidiary motion can be1070
applied to it and requires a majority vote to pass.1071
7. For the DLSU-USG Legislative Assembly, all motions that remain laid on the1072
table at the end of each LA session remains laid on the table until it is once again1073
included in the agenda.1074
1075
Motion to Limit or Extend Debate1076
1. The length of the debate is arbitrarily determined by the maker of the motion1077
and the assembly.1078
2. The motion can only reduce or extend debate, not cut it off completely. To cut1079
off debate, the motion to call for the Previous Question should be used.1080
3. This motion is applicable to all main motions and to all debatable motions.1081
4. The motion requires a second and can be amended and reconsidered. It1082
cannot be debated and is out of order when another has the floor. It requires a1083
two-thirds vote to pass.1084
1085
Motion to Postpone to a Certain Time1086
1. This is commonly used when:1087
a. Members need more time to think about a motion but the debate has gone too1088
long already.1089
b. Members realize that there are pressing reasons to put the debate off until a1090
later time.1091
c. It is late and people are growing weary. In such cases, the motion may not1092
receive a fair and sound discussion unless it is postponed until the people are1093
rested.1094
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2. The motion must set a specific time for the debate on the issue to resume.1095
Although the motion can be postponed more than once, it should not be1096
postponed past the next meeting or past the current session.1097
3. When a main motion is postponed, it takes with it any subsidiary motions that1098
are attached to it as well. The entire package main and subsidiary motions is1099
therefore postponed. When the motion is taken up again, all subsidiary motions1100
except the Motion to Limit/ Extend Debate are in effect again as well.1101
ore the1102
motion was postponed may still speak when the debate on the motion resumes.1103
5. If there is more than one postponed item to be discussed, each item should be1104
considered in the order in which it was originally postponed. If time runs out1105
before all postponed items can be reconsidered, they all automatically become1106
part of the next regular meeting.1107
6. The motion requires a second and can be amended, debated, and1108
reconsidered. It is out of order when another member has the floor. It requires a1109
majority vote to pass.1110
1111
Motion for the Previous Question1112
1. The motion can be used with any motion that is on the floor.1113
2. When the motion is applied to a group of motions on the floor, the motions are1114
voted on in reverse order, from the last to the first moved. The voting continues1115
down the list unless a motion to Commit or Postpone is passed. In that instance,1116
the voting is over and the motion is disposed according to the motion that carried.1117
3. The motion can be reconsidered before the voting on any of the motions that1118
affect the order has begun.1119
4. If the motion to move the Previous Question carries, the Chief Legislator1120
immediately takes a vote on the motion on the floor.1121
5. The motion requires a second. It cannot be amended or debated. It also1122
requires a two-thirds vote to pass.1123
1124
Motion to Appeal the Chief Legislator 1125
1. An appeal must be made directly after the ruling. It cannot1126
be made after other business has transpired.1127
2. The motion requires a second. It is in order when another has the floor, but it1128
cannot be amended. The motion can be debated and reconsidered.1129
3. After the Chief Legislator states the issue under dispute and explains the1130
reasons for his ruling, the appeal is then decided by a vote. The Chief Legislator1131
needs a majority vote to carry the decision.1132
1133
Motion to Consider by Paragraph1134
1. The motion differs from Division of a Question in one crucial way: here, the1135
document cannot be clearly divided into separate motions.1136
2. Separating the long document or motion into individual parts renews a debate,1137
1138
per debate.1139
3. Any member, including the Chief Legislator can make this motion.1140
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4. Members do not vote until the entire document has been reviewed. There is1141
only one vote, on the entire document, and not on each section.1142
5. The motion requires a second and a majority vote to pass. It can be amended1143
but not debated or reconsidered.1144
1145
Motion to Divide the Assembly/House1146
rder, this motion may be used to see an unofficial1147
decision to the pending question.1148
2. The unofficial vote is taken by having members stand up to ensure an1149
accurate count. The votes do not have to be counted, however. If a member1150
wishes a count be taken, he or she has to make a motion. The motion to count1151
the votes requires a majority vote.1152
3. Any member can demand a division of the assembly. It needs to be seconded,1153
and cannot be debated, amended or reconsidered. A member has to be1154
recognized first before calling for a division.1155
1156
Motion to Divide the Question1157
1. The member making the motion must describe how the question is going to be1158
separated.1159
2. If someone at the meeting does not agree with the division, he or she can1160
move an amendment to suggest an alternative division.1161
3. Each part of the motion to be divided must be capable of standing on its own.1162
The division must not require any rewriting of the motion. If a motion cannot1163
logically be1164
separated into parts, this motion to divide the question cannot be used.1165
4. When a motion is divided, some parts may be approved, and some parts may1166
be defeated, since these parts stand alone.1167
5. The motion to divide a question can be made at any time during the debate.1168
6. The motion needs a second and can be amended. It is not in order when1169
another has the floor. It cannot be debated or reconsidered, and requires a1170
majority vote to pass.1171
1172
Objection1173
1. After a motion has been introduced, any member can raise an objection to the1174
CONSIDERATION of the question because it is off topic or the motion is1175
irrelevant.1176
Objections are raised against the act of making the motion, and not to start a1177
debate on what the motion is trying to call for.1178
2. The motion must be made before the debate has begun, and is in order when1179
another has the floor.1180
3. After a member has expressed his objection, the member will state his1181
reasons concisely. The mover shall be asked if he wishes to push through or to1182
withdraw his motion. If he wishes to push through, a vote will be taken by the1183
Chief Legislator if the question is to be discussed. The objection needs a majority1184
vote to be accepted or defeated.1185
1186
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Point of Order1187
1. The motion must be made at the time of the suspected infraction. The motion1188
cannot be made at any other time, even if the infraction is serious.1189
2. If the error continues for motion after motion and results in actions that violate1190
1191
and mention previous instances of the same problem.1192
3. While it is important to enforce the rules of parliamentary law, members should1193
not raise points of order when the infraction is very minor. This serves only to1194
slow down the meeting and create ill will.1195
4. If it is not clear whether the rules have been broken or not, it is better to make1196
a Parliamentary Inquiry rather than rise to a point of order.1197
5. The ruling must be made by the Chief Legislator. If desired, the Chief1198
Legislator may speak briefly with members well-versed in parliamentary law, but1199
the Chief Legislator must be the one to approach the members.1200
6. The motion does not need a second, is not debatable, amendable, and cannot1201
be reconsidered. It is in order when another motion is pending and may interrupt1202
another speaker.1203
1204
Motion to Suspend the Rules1205
1. The motion does not have to list the specific rule, but it does have to provide a1206
reason for suspending the rules.1207
2. If the motion achieves passage by a two-thirds vote, the assembly can discuss1208
the new motion or business at once.1209
3. If the motion does not pass, it cannot be made again during the same meeting1210
for the same purpose or reason, unless all members agree. It can be made again1211
during the next meeting.1212
4. The motion requires a second, and cannot be debated, amended,1213
reconsidered, or made while another motion is being debated.1214
1215
Motion to Adjourn1216
1. The motion can be made in the middle of a debate. It cannot be made,1217
however, in the middle of a vote.1218
2. The Chief Legislator must announce that the meeting is adjourned. Until that1219
time, the meeting is still officially in session, even if the vote has been tallied to1220
adjourn.1221
3. The motion is out of order when another has the floor, and it requires a1222
second. It cannot be debated, amended, or reconsidered. The motion must have1223
a majority vote to pass.1224
1225
Point of Privilege1226
1. To raise a question of privilege means that a member obtains the floor while1227
business is in progress to make an urgent request. The Chief Legislator must1228
then rule on the request.1229
2. The motion is also applicable if the rights of the assembly are in danger of1230
being transgressed.1231
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3. If the situation cannot be resolved informally or simply, the Chief Legislator1232
must then rule whether the matter is a question of privilege and should be1233
considered before business can be resumed. When business is once again taken1234
up, it recommences at the point where it was interrupted.1235
4. The motion can be made even when someone is speaking, but only if the1236
matter is urgent. It cannot interrupt a vote. The motion does not require a second1237
and cannot be amended, debated or reconsidered. No vote is taken, as the Chief1238
Legislator rules on the motion.1239
1240
Recess1241
1. The motion to recess is especially useful when it is necessary to take a short1242
- 1243
A recess is also helpful during an election when the tellers are busy counting the1244
ballots.1245
2. After a recess, business is taken up exactly where it was left off.1246
3. If the agenda specifies a recess, there is no need to make a motion for one. In1247
these instances, the Chief Legislator needs only to declare the recess when it is1248
reached on the agenda. It takes a two-thirds vote to postpone a scheduled1249
recess.1250
4. For the DLSU-USG LA, the mover must indicate how long he intends the1251
recess to be.1252
5. The motion requires a second, and it cannot be debated or reconsidered. It1253
can be amended and requires majority vote to pass.1254
1255
MOTIONS IN REVIEW1256
1257
Order of Precedence1258
Highest Rank Privileged Motions (in the ff. order)1259
Adjourn1260
Recess1261
Point of Privilege1262
Call for the Orders of the Day1263
1264
Incidental Motions (in any order)1265
Appeal1266
Consideration by Paragraph1267
Division of the Assembly1268
Division of the Question1269
Objection1270
Point of Order1271
Parliamentary Inquiry1272
Point of Information1273
Suspend the Rules1274
1275
Subsidiary Motions (in the ff. order)1276
Lay on the Table1277
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Previous Question1278
Limit or Extend Debate1279
Postpone to a Certain Time1280
Commit or Refer1281
Amend1282
Lowest Rank Main Motions1283
1284
Additional Notes:1285
1. In order of precedence1286
2. Must be enforced on the demand of the member unless set-aside by a two-1287
thirds vote1288
3. Only an affirmative vote may be reconsidered1289
4. The motion to reconsider is debatable only if the motion to be reconsidered is1290
itself debatable.1291
5. Requires either a simple majority (with prior notice), or a two-third vote, or a1292
majority of the entire membership.1293
;1294
1295
Wherefore, be it further resolved that the Executive Secretary for AY 2010-20111296
incorporate the aforementioned amendments, upon its approval, into the LA1297
Manual AY 2010-2011;1298
1299
Wherefore, be it finally resolved that the following amendments be approved.1300
1301
1302
Adopted, November 27, 20091303