THE
COMPUTER STUDIES STUDENT COUNCIL (CSSC)
CONSTITUTION

Preamble: We, the Computer Studies Student Council, are geared towards involvement, social awareness, and competence in both academic as well as extra-curricular activities in and out of the University, seek to respond to students’ potentials and talents by providing them with updated knowledge and skills in Computer and Information Technology for its total growth; and supplement its growth with computer – related programs and activities.

ARTICLE I
NAME OF THE COUNCIL

Section 1: The official name of the council shall be Computer Studies Student Council, herein after referred to as CSSC, which shall be used in all its official business and activities.
Section 2: CSSC shall hold office at a designated premise at the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna.

ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF BASIC PRINCIPLES

Section 1: In the realization of its objectives, the members of the CSSC shall be committed to;
a. the rules and regulations of the University of Perpetual Help System – Laguna; and,
b. student service above self.

ARTICLE III
OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL

Section 1: To unite the common goals of studentry in order to achieve and advance their academic welfare;
Section 2: to formulate, implement, and coordinate programs and activities beneficial to the general welfare of Computer Studies students;
Section 3: to boost the morals of the student populace by establishing a personal bond among them through closer association and harmonious relationship among its members; and,
Section 4: to act as student arm that will ensure and protect the rights of every student and bridge between the students and the respective authorities.

ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: All enrolled students of the College of Computer Studies shall automatically become members of CSSC.
Section 2: CSSC shall have officers composed of:
a. President
b. Executive Vice President
c. Executive Secretary
d. Vice President for Documentation
e. Vice President for Finance
f. Vice President for Audit
g. Vice President for Business
h. Vice President for External Affairs
i. Director for Public Relations, First Year
j. Director for Public Relations, Second Year
k. Director for Public Relations, Third Year
l. Director for Public Relations, Fourth Year

ARTICLE V
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section 1: Every member shall pay the membership fee and other dues as prescribed by the by-laws.
Section 2: Every member shall promote the CSSC’s objectives.
Section 3: Every member shall involve himself/herself actively in all CSSC’s activities.
Section 4: Every member shall uphold the highest ethical standards in performance of his/her duties.

ARTICLE VI
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CSSC OFFICERS

The officers of the CSSC shall have the following functions:
Section 1: The President shall:
a. be the highest executive officer of the Council;
b. preside over all meetings of the CSSC Officers and members;
c. carry out policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Council;
d. recommend appointments in case of vacancies in the office;
e. create committees as may be necessary to ensure success of the Council’s activities;
f. approve or disapprove vouchers covering any appropriation of the Council’s funds before disbursements are made; and,
g. conduct his official functions in complete transparency;
Section 2: The Executive Vice President shall:
a. assist the President in performance of his duties; and,
b. perform the duties of the President during the latter’s absence, incapacity or removal from office, serving only the remaining term.
Section 3: The Executive Secretary shall:
a. prepare the agenda of the CSSC meeting in consultation with the President;
b. record and prepare minutes of CSSC meetings;
c. keep an updated record of all activities of the CSSC;
d. prepare and send letters, notices, and other communications; and,
e. notify and remind officers and/or members of scheduled regular and emergency meetings;
Section 4: The Vice President for Documentation shall:
a. be the custodian of all records, documents, and minutes of all meetings, internal or external, and produce copies for all officers and/or members;
b. have the right to select his/her own personal subjects for assistance upon the approval of the executive body; and,
c. assume the place of the Executive Secretary in case of absence, incapacity or removal from office, or upon the request of the latter.
Section 5: The Vice President for Finance shall:
a. act as trustee of the CSSC funds;
b. implement a systematic collection of all fees, (i.e. membership, admissions, etc.) as prescribed;
c. prepare financial reports and submit to the Vice President for Finance;
d. be the signatory of all disbursements to the funds, and issue official receipts of expenses;
e. keep an updated record of all expenses to all activities of the CSSC;
f. study, recommend and allocate budget requirements for all CSSC activities; and,
g. prepare monthly financial reports and present to the members of the CSSC;
Section 6: The Vice President for Audit shall:
a. monitor the financial stability of the CSSC;
b. audit the book of accounts of the CSSC monthly;
c. secure from the treasurer a prepared financial report with all pertinent documents necessary to properly perform his/her duties; and,
d. submit the audited financial report to the Executive Body.
Section 7: The Vice President for Business shall;
a. preside over all business transactions of CSSC internally or externally;
b. take charge of marketing, as prescribed by the CSSC; and,
c. keep records of inventory of all facilities and equipments of CSSC.
Section 8: The Vice President for External Affairs shall:
a. submit reports to the Council of all related activities and events outside the College of Computer Studies and/or the University;
b. represent the CSSC in external meetings and gatherings as assigned to him/her by the President or the Council;
c. recommend officers and/or members to the President, as participants or delegates to out-of-campus activities;
Section 9: The Director for Public Relations of all year levels shall:
a. do liaison work with students of their respective year levels;
b. promote the projects and programs of the CSSC; and,
c. keep the CSSC in good reputation at all times.

ARTICLE VI
COMPUTER STUDIES ELECTORAL BOARD

Section 1: The Computer Studies Electoral Board, herein after referred to as CSEB, shall be an independent body and has the power to promulgate the procedures in the conduct of the election.;
Section 2: CSEB shall be composed of all Section Presidents or Vice Presidents, excluding freshmen, given the fact that:
a. he/she is not an incumbent CSSC officer; and,
b. he/she has no intention to hold any position in the CSSC.
Section 3: CSEB must have one chairman, elected among the members, who shall lead to decide on the qualifications of candidates and all election related issues.
Section 4: CSEB must have committees, organized by the chairman, and to be headed by an appointee of the chairman;
Section 5: It shall ensure clean, honest, and orderly elections.
Section 6: It shall proclaim the winners in all election contests.

ARTICLE VII
ELECTION OF CSSC OFFICERS

Section 1: The election of officers shall be conducted after the Preliminary Period of every First Semester.
Section 2: A candidate is qualified to become an officer if he/she is:
a. a bona fide Computer Studies student of University of Perpetual Help System Laguna;
b. a section officer at the present semester;
c. a student with no failing grades from the previous semester;
d. a student with at least one major subject enrolled at;
e. a student who do not have any other commitments rather than CSSC; and,
f. without record of major offenses from the Prefect of Discipline and Guidance Office.
Section 3: The election of CSSC officers is nomination.

ARTICLE VIII
TERM OF OFFICE

Section 1: An elected officer will take his/her post after the Induction Ceremonies, conducted a week after the election.
Section 2: Any CSSC Officer shall be terminated by resignation, expulsion on grounds and manner as maybe prescribed by the Council.

ARTICLE IX
IMPEACHMENT

Section 1: CSSC officers maybe impeached on the grounds of culpable violation of the constitution and other such grounds as maybe prescribed in the by-laws.
Section 2: Impeachment procedures shall be determined by a body which will form part of the CSSC’s by-laws.

ARTICLE X
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1: The quorum for the CSSC shall be as follows:
a. General Assembly – the presence of CSSC and the presence of section officers, one half plus one.
b. Council Meeting – the presence of officers, one half plus one.
Section 2: Meetings shall be held as follows:
a. General Assembly – quarterly
b. Council Meeting – once a week
c. Emergency Meeting – by order of the President
Section 3: The members of CSSC of good standing can enjoy the privileges of having access to all records/data/facilities owned.

ARTICLE XI
ADVISER

Section 1: The CSSC shall appoint an adviser from the faculty of the College of Computer Studies; otherwise, the College Dean shall take the post.

ARTICLE XII
AMENDATORY PROVISIONS

Section 1: Amendments may be proposed by any member of the Council and be submitted to the CSSC Executive Body for proper actions.
Section 2: The proposed amendment shall be ratified by the majority votes cast in a plebiscite, and shall take effect immediately.

EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

This constitution shall take effect upon approval of the Dean and all CSSC officers, with the date of effectivity this __th day of _______________, 20__.

WITNESSETH

Lionel Gonzaga President	Lino Ryan Magpantay III Vice - President	Mary Ann Pullan Secretary
Rowena Fernandez Asst. Secretary	Ryan Siscar Treasurer	Catherine Dela Cruz Asst. Treasurer
Ransey Cataran Business Manager	Julienne Bartolazo Auditor	Jennifer Saavedra PRO 4Y
Gilbert Agno PRO 4y	Joy Jhoana Pascua PRO 3Y	Jessielyn Neri Catli PRO 3Y
Raymond Mariano PRO 2Y	Mark Gil Flores PRO 2Y	Michael Adato PRO 1Y

______________________
Ms. Vanessa Q. Guico
Dean

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