Amended SSCC S Constitution and by - Laws

Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Batangas City
Office of the Supreme Student Councils

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Mobilizing Connectivity, Coordination and Commitment for better students
services
2016 AMENDED SUPREME STUDENT COUNCILS CONFEDERATIONS
CONSTITUTION AND BY - LAWS
PREAMBLE
We, the undergraduate students of Batangas State University, imploring the
aid of Almighty God, desirous in establishing a democratic representative
Supreme Student Councils Confederation and will create an environment that
will unite and uplift the diverse condition of the whole student body, secure
the blessings of autonomy and independence, promote and protect students
rights and welfare, recognize mutual understanding by means of open
communication and consensus, instill an effective link between students,
faculty, administration and other sectors of the University in order to foster
strong academic community and national consciousness, attain inclusive and
greater opportunities and development towards initiative, accountability,
integrity and self-governance in accordance with the core values and ideals of
the University do hereby declare and promulgate this constitution.
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1 This Constitution and By Laws shall be known as the
Constitution and
By Laws of Batangas State University
Supreme Student Councils
Confederation.
Section 2
The Supreme Student Councils Confederation with the aid of the

Supreme Student Council of each Campus as mandated by the
students
shall be the official representation of all bona fide
students of all the
campuses of Batangas State University in
pursuing their rights, welfare
and concerns.
Section 3 The Supreme Student Councils Confederation may adopt a logo
for the
organization which shall all be truly reflective and
symbolic of the ideals,
principles and culture of the whole
student body. Such amendments
shall take effect only
upon its ratification by the studentry in a general
assembly/referendum.
Section 4 For the purposes of this Constitution and By Laws, the
following words
used shall have meaning as ascribed to them
in this section.
4.1
Constitution and By Laws, CB-L means the constitution of

Batangas State University Student Councils as
amended from time to
time.
4.2
University signifies the Batangas State University.
BatStateU refers to the official and registered abbreviated
form of
Batangas State University.
4.4
University Authorities, Administration signify the duly
constituted
authorities or officials of the Batangas State
University.
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4.5
Councils
4.6
Section 5
4.4.1 VPAA refers to Vice President for Academic Affairs;

4.4.2 OSAS refers to Office of Student Affairs and Services;
4.4.3 SOA refers to Student Organization and Activities;
SSCC, SSC Confederation refers to the Supreme Student
Confederation.
SSC refers to the Supreme Student Council.
The Supreme Student Councils Confederation shall be the
highest student government, which is, comprised of the
Executive Council, Consultative Council and the General
Assembly.
ARTICLE II
NAME AND DOMICILE
Section 1 The government of the student body of Batangas State

University shall
be known as the Supreme Student Councils
Confederation which shall
hereinafter be referred to as
the SSCC / SSC Confederation.
Section 2
The office of the SSCC shall be located at Batangas State

University Gov. Pablo Borbon Campus I.
ARTICLE III
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
Principles
Section 1
1.1
The SSCC shall have the power which emanates from the
student body. It shall be sole, unified, autonomous and highest
democratic representative student government.
Autonomous
SSCC shall enjoy:
1.1.1 Administrative Autonomy and Political Autonomy

The SSCC has control over its administrative and political
functions
guided
by
the
provisions
stipulated on the Student
Handbook and other
related guidelines.

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1.1.2 Fiscal Autonomy
The SSCC shall exercise control over its financial matters
accordance with related guidelines.
in
1.2
Democratic Representative
Power resides in the students and all student leaders emanates

from
them. Internal school regulations that concern the
students shall be
subject to their consent through their duly
elected representatives.
Section 2 The SSCC shall uphold and adhere with the ideals (vision,
mission, goals,
objectives and core values statement) of
the University geared towards
ensuring
a
physical,
intellectual, spiritual, social, political and academic
development of the students.
Section 3 The Norms of Conduct for College Students provided by the
OSAS shall
serve as guide and basis of the SSCC in working to
serve the best
interest of the student body.
Section 4 The SSCC believes that all decisions should be arrived at in a
democratic
manner through open communication and
consensus as a valuable
decision making tool. The will of the
majority shall always prevail
without infringing on the right of the minority.
Section 5 The SSCC believes in the principle of collective leadership,
participatory
democracy,
responsible
servant
leadership, accountability and

Efficiency in serving the student body as a means of effective
governance.
Section 6 The SSCC believes that collaboration with the faculty,
administration and
other
sectors
of
the
University
is
indispensable in achieving common
goals.

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Section 7 The SSCC believes that there should be amicable ties with
other schools,
universities and organizations nationwide
and abroad.
Section 8 The SSCC believes in the development of the individual
students
potential to effect change which can be
achieved by advancing and
defending his/her rights and
welfare.
Section 9 The SSCC believes in academic freedom as a prerequisite to a
scientific,
nationalist and mass oriented education and the
development of the
BatStateU student as a total person.
Section 10 The SSCC believes that education is a right and definitely not a
privilege.
Section 11 The SSCC believes that at all student leaders should remain at
all times
faithful to the office he/she is serving.
Section 12 The SSCC believes in the independence of SSCs, College
Student Councils, University Based Organizations, as mandated
by the students, shall be the official representative of all bona
fide students of their respective campuses, colleges, groups in
pursuing their rights, welfare, concerns, aptitudes, interests,
talents and abilities.
Section 13 The SSCC recognizes the importance of different student
groups in the
university which includes the Performing
Arts, Varsity, Reserve Officer
Training
Corps,
Students
Publication, Cultural Groups, Political Parties
and other groups established not contrary to the provisions of
this
Constitution.
Section 14 The SSCC is founded with the principles of representation,
participatory
democracy, decentralization, collaboration,
equitability, accountability,
unity and cooperation and
efficiency and efficacy in the delivery of
services.
Objectives
Section 1
The SSCC shall actively participate in the formulation,

implementation and evaluation of school policies on matter

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affecting the student body through a representation in the
Board of Regents.
Section 2
The SSCC shall act as the pillar of all Supreme Student Councils
within the Batangas State University systems. Thus, shall
provide a forum for the ventilation of the student queries,
problems and needs.
Section 3 The SSCC shall serve as a mediator between the student body
and any
sectors of the BatStateU community in case of
differences.
Section 4 The SSCC shall be the forefront of student rights and welfare,
and shall
be the model of the students excellence,
grounded on good character,
and deep sense of moral
values.
Section 5
as to be
The SSCC shall regularly conduct consultation with the SSC so

guided by their sentiments.
Section 6 The SSCC Executive Council, as headed by the President, shall

create
committees and designate committee heads
needed for the proper
discharge of their offices duties and
responsibilities.
Section 7
institution.
The SSCC shall foster a progressive and innovative academic
Policies
Section 1
The SSCC shall be the highest governing body of the students

of Batangas State University.
Section 2
The SSCC shall pursue at all times, the values of integrity and
accountability in service, renouncing all forms of
corruption and acts
which are contrary to the rules and
regulations of the university and the
national government.
Section 3
The SSCC shall encourage an open communication and
dialogue with
other student organizations, movements,
and other sectors of society

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not inconsistent with its principles and purposes.
Section 4
The SSCC shall remain at all time, accountable and transparent

with all of its transactions involving the interest of its
constituents who they must serve with utmost responsibility,
integrity, loyalty, efficiency and professionalism.
Section 5
The SSCC shall strive to pursue an independent stand, not

dictated by any other sector, other than the students, as long
as these are not contrary to the Mission, Vision, Goals,
Objectives and Core Values statements of the University.
Section 6 NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY. The council shall not

discriminate, and
shall discourage discrimination on the basis
of ancestry, citizenship, creed,
economic background or status, ethnic identity, gender
expression, gender identity, intellectual and physical disability,
national origin, philosophy, political affiliation or ideology, race,
religion, sex or sexual orientation. In adhering to this policy. The
Council will not advocate the restriction of any ones freedom of
public speech, assembly, expression or association.
Section 7 The SSCC shall help advocate and promote programs for
Gender Equality,
Sensitivity and Development, Environmental
Promotion and Protection,
Bullying in all forms, and other programs supported by the
University.
ARTICLE IV
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SSCC
Section 1
The SSCC shall employ its own governing laws as may be

provided by this constitution with the consent of the academic
community.
Section 2
ideals and
The SSCC shall promote common interest, democratic rights,

welfare of the studentry and the University.
Section 3
The SSCC shall represent the studentry on matters affecting the

internal and external affairs and activities.

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Section 4 The
programs and
Section 5
SSCC
shall
plan, propose, develop and implement

projects for students empowerment.
The SSCC shall assist the Office of Student Discipline (OSD) in

disseminating information on the rules and regulations
concerning students proper conduct and discipline.
Section 6 The SSCC shall perform such other duties and powers as
prescribed by
the Constitution and By-Laws and/or the
body.
Section 7 The SSCC shall guarantee autonomous, democratic and
representative
ventilation of ideas in the campus and the provision of
necessary avenues
for these exercises.
Section 8
The SSCC shall adopt and implement a student education and

entrepreneurial
loans,
scholarship,
financial
assistance and other
affirmative action program to
assist financially challenged but deserving
students.
ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION
Section 1
All SSC officers of BatStateU shall be the members of SSCC.
Section 2
student
The SSC of each Campus shall remit five pesos (PhP 5.00) per
paying member.
ARTICLE VI
BILL OF RIGHTS
The SSCC, in reference with the Norms of Conduct for College Students shall
adopt the Bill of Rights of Students stated therein. However, this section is
subject for amendment if some provision related to the Bill of Rights of
Students from the Norms of Conduct for College Students was revised,
updated or amended.

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ARTICLE VII
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
The SSCC, in reference with the Norms of Conduct for College Students shall
adopt the Duties and Responsibilities of Students stated therein. However,
this section is subject for amendment if some provision related to Duties and
Responsibilities of Students from the Norms of Conduct for College Students
was revised, updated or amended.
ARTICLE VIII
THE SUPREME STUDENT COUNCILS
Section 1 The Supreme Student Council established in every Campus
shall be
governed by its own Constitution and By Laws
and shall be guided
with the provisions declared by this Constitution in which they
are
autonomous in management and implementation of its
programs and
activities.
Section 2 The SSCs shall be the highest governing body of the students
of each
campus. It shall have the power which emanates
from the students.
Section 3 All elected President of each SSC shall be automatically
member of the
SSCC Consultative Council.
Section 4
The SSC shall serve as an effective link of the SSCC to the

students, faculty, administration and other sectors of the
University.
Section 5
The SSC shall coordinate its plans, programs and activities with
the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) at all times.
Section 6
Copies of respective Constitution and By Laws and

accomplishment and financial report at the end of first and
second semesters shall be forwarded and submitted to the
SSCC for records purposes.
Section 7
of the
The SSC shall be entitled to an equitable share in the proceeds

utilization and developments of the SSC Confederation.

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Section 8 The SSC shall assist the University in implementing its
programs and
activities.
Section 9
be a full
The SSC shall be guided by the designated adviser who must

time faculty member of the University.
Section 10 The SSC shall declare an accurate report of total membership

fee remitted and the financial reports to the SSCC. Otherwise,
the SSC can be subject to disciplinary action.
ARTICLE IX
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Section 1
of the
Linkages,
The Executive Council shall be composed of the elected officers

SSCC (President, Vice Presidents for External Affairs and
Finance and Resource Management, Student Development,
Student Rights and Welfare, Student Financial Assistance, Loans
and Scholarships, Secretary and Auditor)
Section 2
shall be:
The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Council
2.1. Prepare and propose before the Consultative Council the

programs and
activities and budget allotment to be
undertaken by the council.
2.2. Develop the Mission, Vision and Goals of the SSCC for the whole
year.
2.3. Execute all programs presented to the Consultative Council.
2.4. Supervise the management and distribution of the council fund,
subject
to usual auditing and accounting procedures.
2.5. Monitor and oversee the activities of the SSCs.
Section 3
He/She
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the SSCC.

shall:
3.1. Automatically be the Student Regent who shall represent the

student
body in the Batangas State University Board of
Regents (BOR) as
detailed by Sec.5 (h) of R.A 9045.

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3.2.
council.
3.3.
approved
3.4.
and events
3.5.
business.
3.6.
cases it
Preside over the regular, special, emergency meetings of the

Carry out and implement policies and council laws passed and
by the assembly.
Represent the council in his/her official capacity in occasions
where the council needs his/her representation.
Take active supervision over the properties, interest and
Create AD Hoc Committees and appoint its director or heads in
is deemed necessary.
Section 4
The Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages shall:
4.1. Be responsible in coordinating with other university councils

and other
matters involving the participation of the
University outside its premises.
4.2. Coordinate with the public and private sectors/institutions in
the
implementation of the programs and activities in
and out of the
University.
4.3. Coordinate with community sectors directly or indirectly
affecting the
student body.
4.4. Communicate with the network schools within and outside the
region for a wider scope of activities.
4.5. Perform such other acts as may be required of him by the
Council or the
Assembly.
Section 5
The Vice President for Finance and Resource Management shall:
5.1.
Act as the custodian of, and deposit in the bank, funds of the
SSCC.
5.2.
5.3.
Keep updated monetary and financial reports of the SSCC.

Assure that the disbursement of funds follows strict accounting
and
auditing procedures.
5.4. Supervise and monitor resource generation projects, monetary
transactions, flow of income, disbursements and
expenditures.

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5.5.
and
5.6.
5.7.
Section 6
Prepare and submit a financial report at the end of each activity

semester.
Perform measures that shall protect the interest of funds of the
Organization.
Perform such other duties as may be entrusted to him by the
Council and the Assembly.
The Vice President for Student Development shall:
6.1. Plan, propose and conduct university wide activities and

programs that
will represent the interest of the students
6.2. Perform such other duties as may be entrusted to him by the
Council
and the Assembly.
Section 7
The Vice President for Student Rights and Welfare shall:
7.1. Oversee violations of students right as specified in this

Constitution.
7.2. Propose resolutions concerning the changes in the student
handbook.
7.3. Organize forums, symposia or programs to activate idealism
among
students.
7.4. Address recent and pressing issues on the discipline policies
and other
student handbook revisions.
Section 8
The Vice President for Student Financial Assistance, Loans and

Scholarships shall:
8.1. Manage the Student Financial Assistance, Loans and

Scholarships
program of the SSCC and SSCs.
8.2. Formulate mechanism of providing greater and faster financial
assistance opportunity to the financially challenged but
deserving students.
8.3. Assure that relevant guidelines in offering such is strictly
observed and
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Section 9
The Secretary shall:
9.1.
Record and keep the minutes and narrative reports of the

proceedings of the council or assembly.
9.2. Prepare communications pertaining to the activities of the
council or the
assembly and coordinate with the public
information officer for its
dissemination.
9.3. Perform such other duties of the President that the council may
delegate to him.
9.4. Prepare the accomplishment report at the end of every
semester.
9.5. Keep an inventory and take charge of all SSCC properties.
9.6. Perform such other acts as may be required of him by the
Council or
Assembly.
Section 10 The Auditor shall:
10.1. Audit financial transactions made by the treasurer and require
production of supporting documents.
10.2. Certify to the legalities of the expenses incurred by the council.
10.3. Assure that the approved guidelines in the decentralization of
SSC Fund
is properly observed and strictly implemented.
10.4. Perform such other duties as may be required by the Council
and the
Assembly.
the
ARTICLE X
THE CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL
Section 1
The Consultative Council is composed of the President of each

Supreme Student Council.
Section 2 The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Consultative

Council shall
be:
2.1. To legislate rules and regulations of student nature.
2.2. To appear on the presentation of the activities and the budget
proposed
by the Executive Council.
2.3. To act on the grievances, requests and recommendations
presented by
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2.4.
Carry out, support and promote the Mission, Vision, Goals and
Objectives of the SSCC and the University as well.
2.5. Discuss matters affecting each SSC and recommend solutions
and
actions.
2.6. Prepare guidelines, rules and regulations affecting the Council
and the
student body.
2.7. Review, amend and exercise jurisdiction in settling actual
controversies
involving
the
interpretation
of
the
Constitution and By laws of the
SSCC.
ARTICLE XI
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Section 1 The General Assembly refers to the gathering of all its
members to
discuss pertinent matters concerning students rights and
welfare, endorsement of programs and activities of the
administration inclusively intended for the student body etc..
Section 2
The General Assembly shall be a forum for information and

consultations, from which decisions shall be significantly
considered.
Section 3
once
The General Assembly shall be convened by the SSCC President

every two months or as the need arises.
ARTICLE XII
COMMISSION ON STUDENT ELECTIONS
Section 1
The Commission on Student Election hereinafter referred to as

(ComSElec) which shall have the exclusive power
to all policies relative
to the manner of elections and shall exercise all such related
functions which maybe conferred upon by its own
Confederation Election Code.
Section 2
following
2.1.
A formal request to the University President shall authorize the

to the members of ComSElec:
The Director of the OSAS as Chairman;

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2.2.
2.3.
finance,
The Asst. Director of SOA as Vice Chairman;

Secretary and the Committee Chairperson
of
screening,
publicity and canvassing shall be appointed by the Chairman

from the SOA Heads of each Campus.
Section 3 The composition of SSCC is detailed on Article IX and the
qualification
and term of office Confederation is detailed on
Article XIII.
ARTICLE XIII
ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TENURE OF OFFICE OF THE SSCC
OFFICERS
Composition
Section 1 The officers of the SSCC are the duly elected President, Vice
Presidents
for External Affairs and Linkages, Finance and
Resource Management,
Student Development, Student Rights
and Welfare, Student Financial
Assistance,
Loans
and
Scholarships, Secretary and Auditor.
Election
Section 2 The elections shall be conducted annually by the authorize
members of
the ComSElec. The election procedures shall be
conferred upon by the
Confederation Election Code of the
ComSElec.
Section 3 The election shall be done during the first week of March. In
case of
conflict with the University calendar, the subject
matter shall be decided
upon by ComSElec.
Section 4
The manner of election shall be by secret balloting system.

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Section 5 A maximum of seven (7) officers of each campus shall be
allowed to vote.
Qualifications
Section 6
6.1.
For Presidency he/she:

Must be a bona fide student of the Batangas State University.
6.1.1. Must be the duly elected officer of his/her respective
SSC.
6.2. Must be a resident of the University for at least two years.
6.3. Must be a non-graduating student at the time of the election
period.
6.4. Must have a General Weighted Average of at least 2.75 and
has no any
deficient subject during the last term attended and
enrolled with an
academic load of at least 18 units during
the electoral period and the
succeeding semesters or as
prescribed by their curriculum.
6.5. Must not have any failing grade from the preceding term.
6.6. Must have a certification of good moral character duly issued
by the
Office of Student Affairs of his respective campus.
6.7. Must be a non OJT student for the next academic year.
Section 7
For Vice Presidency, Auditor and Secretary he/she:
7.1.
Must be a bona fide student of the Batangas State University.

7.1.1 Must be a SSC officer of his/her campus
7.2. Must be a resident of the University for at least one for fouryear course
and two years five-year course.
7.3. Must be a non-graduating student at the period of the election.
7.4. Must have a General Weighted average of at least 2.75 and
has no any
deficient subject during the last term attended and
enrolled with an
academic load of at least 18 units during
the electoral period and the
succeeding semesters or as
prescribed by their curriculum.
7.5. Must not have any failing grade from the preceding term.
7.6. Must have a certification of good moral character duly issued
by the
Office of Student Affairs of his respective campus.
Section 8
The secretary possessing the qualifications mandated by this

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Section 9 Any elected SSCC Officer shall not hold any position in the
student
publication otherwise; s/he must resign from the
student publication
where s/he is involved.
Section 10 All duly elected SSCC shall automatically resign their post in
any
organization, except SSC in their respective
campus.
Tenure of office
Section 11 The induction of council members shall take place within a
month after
their proclamation by the ComSElec, the oath to
be administered by the
University President or his duly
authorized representative.
Section 12 Every member of executive council shall hold office for one (1)
academic
year.
Section 13 The term of Office of all SSCC Officers shall commence on the
first day of the Academic Year and will end on the last day of
the month before the starting of the Academic Year. No SSCC
officer shall be entitled for re- election.
Turn over
Section 14 All existing resolutions, codes, guidelines and policies
consistent with
this Constitution shall remain operative until amended,
repealed or revoked.
Section 15 All remaining funds, files, documents, records, supplies,
facilities,
properties and other assets of the SSCC
under the custody of the
incumbent officers shall be
properly turned over to the succeeding
officers.
ARTICLE XIV
ADVISER
Section 1
who is a
The SSCC shall have an adviser from Batangas State University

regular full time faculty member.

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Section 2
Section 3
SSCC
The SSCC Adviser shall be endorsed to the Director of Student

Affairs and Services from among the three (3) regular full time
faculty nominees submitted by the newly elected SSCC
Officers through a resolution.
The term of the SSCC Adviser shall be coterminous with the
Executive Council.
Section 4
The SSCC Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
4.1. Have experience in organizational management;

4.2. With good character and reputation in the school and
community;
4.3. Competent, able and willing to work with the student leaders
from
planning to implementation of projects, programs and
activities;
Section 5
The SSCC Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects,

activities, meetings and gatherings of the SSCC at all times.
Section 6
The SSCC Adviser shall have no voting power.

ARTICLE XV
MEETINGS AND QUORUM
Section 1 REGULAR MEETINGS. The SSCC shall conduct regular

meetings every
4thweek of the month or as agreed upon by
the officers of the SSCC.
Section 2
the SSCC
arises.
SPECIAL MEETINGS. The SSCC President or by the majority of

Officers may call a special meeting as the need
Section 3
quorum.
Majority of the officers of the SSCC (50% + 1) shall constitute a
Section 4
Each officer of the SSCC is entitled to only one vote.
Section 5 If the votes end in a draw, the SSCC President or the acting
chair of the
meeting shall cast the vote to break the tie.

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Section 6
toward
If officers choose to abstain from a vote, they are still counted

quorum.
Section 7
be duly
necessary.
During the regular and special meetings, the SSCC Adviser shall
notified. His/her presence is required if deemed
Section 8 In case of the absence of an officer, he/she shall notify the

assembly on
the scheduled day of the meeting and
formally present a reasonable
and acceptable excuse one to three (1 3) days after the duly
called meeting of the organization.
Section 9
A written referenda/um and resolution/s by the Executive and

Consultative Council shall be signed by three fourth ( ) of its
members.
ARTICLE XVI
ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE SSCC OFFICERS
Section 1
All students in the University can account to all officers of

SSCC, thus, the latter shall serve with their best, observing
responsiveness, integrity, efficiency, loyalty, commitment and
effectiveness.
Section 2 All SSCC Elected Officers may be removed from office, on

impeachment
for, and conviction of, culpable violations of
this Constitution and
betrayal of public trust.
Section 3
The following may be the grounds for impeachment:
3.1. Any willful violation of this Constitution and By Laws.

3.2. Gross negligence of duties and responsibilities.
3.3. Incurred three (3) consecutive absences on the announced
meetings of
the organization.

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3.4.
3.5.
3.6.
University
3.3.1. Three (3) instances of tardiness is equivalent to one (1)

absence
Illegal and improper disbursement of funds.
Any behavior which undermines the integrity of the SSCC.
Any other forms of gross misconduct as provided by the
Norms of Conduct.
Impeachment
Section 4
following
subject to
Any officer of the SSCC who is found to be in violation of the

grounds herein stated by this Constitution shall be
impeachment.
Section 5 Any officer of the SSCC may submit an impeachment complaint

to the
Director for Student Affairs and Services. The
Director for OSAS as shall
see to it that the complaint is
subject for impeachment proceedings
through
preliminary
investigations.
Section 6 A formal request to the Director of Student Affairs and Services
shall
authorize the following to be the members of the
Impeachment
Committee:
6.1.
Chairman;
6.2.
Vice
6.3.
Discipline,
The Director for Office of Students Affairs and Services as

The Asst. Director for Student Organizations and Activities as
Chairman;
Members comprising of the Asst. Director for Student
Student Regent, Vice President for Student Rights and Welfare
and the SSCC Consultative Council.
Section 7
Once the complaints have been reviewed, impeachment

proceedings will take place on the assembly called by the
Impeachment Committee. However, the officer charged shall be
informed five (5) days prior to his/her impeachment case
proceedings. The officer in question has the right to be present
for all discussion and will be given an opportunity to defend
him/herself to the assembly.

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Section 8 Any SSC Officers shall be given the privilege to witness the
proceedings
called by the Impeachment Committee.
Section 9
majority
the office.
A secret ballot will be taken. If there is a two thirds (2/3)

consensus, the members will be dismissed from
Section 10 Alternatively, a member may choose to resign from office

through a
formal writing.
Section 11 Impeachment results are final and are not subject to appeal.
Section 12 Penalty for the impeached officer shall be determined in the
disciplinary
proceedings by the Impeachment Committee.
Resignation
Section 13 Resignation of an elected officer shall be in formal writing.
Section 14 Resignation of an appointed officer shall be in formal writing
and shall
take effect immediately after the approval of the
appointing authority.
Vacancies
Section 15 Any vacancy in any positions for the reason of death,
resignation,
impeachment, shall be filled, subject to the
recommendation of the
SSCC.
Section 16 Any vacancy in the SSCC, except the position of the President,
shall be
filled, within ten (10) school days from the day the
position is rendered
or considered vacant, by the appointment of the President from
among the qualified members of the SSCC. Immediately upon
appointment, the appointee shall serve the remaining period.
Section 17 The ComSElec shall certify as to the vacancy occurring in the
SSCC and
the SSCC Adviser shall certify the fact of
appointment of the officer to
the vacant position.

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ARTICLE XVII
FUNDS AND FISCAL CONTROL
Section 1 The Supreme Student Councils Confederation fund will be
collected,
disbursed and properly accounted by the elected
officers specifically by
the Vice President for Finance and
Resource Management under the
strict supervision of the President and the other members of
the organization using the guidelines indicated by the
constitution.
Funds and Monetary Control
Section 2
each
The SSC fund will be collected, audited, kept and secured by

elected Supreme Student Councils Officers specifically by the
Treasurer under the strict supervision of the President and the
other members of the organization using the guidelines
indicated by the constitution.
Section 3 Every semester, the SSCC Vice President for Finance and
Resource
Management will collect PhP 5.00 This
amount will be used after a board
resolution signed by at
least 50% + 1 of the members of the council.
Section 4
The Confederation has the sole power to decide regarding the

utilization of funds.
Collection of membership fee

Section 5 The newly elected SSC officers will be collecting the
membership fee in
their campus; there will be a standard
receipt that will be issued for the
students
that
will
identify their payment at the Registrars office. (The
payment cut-off is every 5:00 PM after the officer had their tally with
the
number of the students who paid that day and the total
amount of
collection.)

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Section 6
to
The officer in-charge together with the treasurer will be the one
deposit the collected amount to the chosen reputable bank
every Friday of the week. The Adviser will secure the daily
collected membership fee.
Section 7 At the end of the enrollment period the treasurer and the
council
president noted by the adviser shall present
the total breakdown of
collection to the, Director for Office of
Student Affairs and Services.
Section 8
for
Final breakdown of collection shall be presented to the Director

Student Affairs and Services.
Withdrawal of Funds
Section 9 At the beginning of each semester the councils will be
presenting their
Plan of Activities/Procurement Plan with its
corresponding estimated
budget to the Organization Adviser,
Asst. Director for Student
Organizations and Activities,
Director for Student Affairs and Services.
Section 10 There will be a current bank account under the name of the
organization
signed by the organization adviser, council
president and treasurer
wherein they are the only authorized
persons who can withdraw funds
after
securing
an
approved board resolution of the officers and
approved letter of the activity.
Purchasing and Utilization of Funds

Section 11 The provisions of this section are parallel and aligned with the
approved
guidelines in the Decentralization of SSC Fund.
Financial Audit and Liquidation of Funds

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Section 12 The detailed provisions of this section are parallel and aligned
with the
approved guidelines in the Decentralization of SSC
Fund.
Section 13 Before the semester ends the VP for Finance and Resource
Management
shall prepare a financial statement or
compilation of each duly audited
and liquidated receipts
by the officer in-charge (Auditor) by the
President and Adviser.
Section 14 Automatically, as part of the procedures, there will be an
external
auditing that will be made after recommendation of the person
to audit by the University Official(s).
Section 15 The final result of the auditing process will be endorsed
Organization
Adviser,
Asst.
Director
for
Student
Organizations and Activities and
Director
for
Student
Affairs and Services.
Turn-over of funds
Section 16 The council adviser, president, treasurer and auditor after the
election of
new set of SSC/ SSCC officers will be accountable
to the turn-over of
funds to the duly elected and recognized
officers through a resolution;
failure in compliance will result
in holding their clearance and release of
academic records
(graduating) and delay of enrolment (nongraduating).
Accountability of the Officers
Section 17 In cases where the officer/s of the SSC and the Confederation
exhibited
act/s in any form of misconduct such as bribery,
graft and corruption,
malversation of funds, etc. which
exhibits damages on the portrayed
image of the councils
are subjects for impeachment proceedings as
stipulated
in the Article XVI Accountability of Officers. (The
Constitution and By Laws of the SSC Confederation and the
Norms and Conduct for College Students (NCCS) provides the
provisions regarding the aforementioned matter.)

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ARTICLE XVIII
AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS
Section 1 The amendment and the revision of the Constitution may be
made
through a motion proposed in the form of a draft
constitution by a
member of the SSCC Executive Council
and/or Consultative Assembly,
subject to the approval of the
two thirds (2/3) or majority of its
(Executive
and
Consultative Council) members entitled for one vote each
through a constitutional assembly organized by the SSCC Officers and
an
amended copy shall be sent to each campus.
ARTICLE XIX
SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
Section 1 In case one or more sections of this Constitution and By Laws
have been
declared null and void by any competent authority, no
other section,
provision or part thereof shall be affected
and the same shall remain in
full force and effect.
ARTICLE XX
EFFECTIVITY
Section 1 The amendments/revisions on this Constitution and By Laws
shall take
effect immediately after ratification by majority of
casted votes from the
SSCC Officers and afterward be
presented to the University President.
The
ratification
shall not exceed sixty (60) days after the adoption of this
constitution.
The above stated proposed Amended Constitution of Supreme
Student Councils Confederation by the SSCC Constitutional
Convention of 2016 on the 24th day of January, Two Thousand and
Sixteen and accordingly signed a month after the said amendment
at the SSCC Office, Batangas State University, GPB Main Campus I,
Rizal Avenue, Batangas City by the delegated whose signature are
affixed in a separate resolution adopting the same.

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APPENDIX
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED 2016 SUPREME
STUDENT COUNCILS CONFEDERATIONS CONSTITUTION AND BY
LAWS.
WHEREAS, Supreme Student Councils Confederation (SSCC) is defined as
the highest and independent governing body of the students of Batangas
State University;
WHEREAS, the SSCC Officers saw the need to amend its own Constitution
and By Laws;
WHEREAS, as provided by Section 1 of Article XII entitled as General
Provision of the 2009 SSCCs Constitution and By Laws The proposed
amendment presented in a written form may only be amended by
agreement of at least 2/3 of all SSC members through a general assembly
organized by the SSCC Officers and an amended copy shall be sent to each
campus.
WHEREAS, the Supreme Student Councils Confederation approved the
motion to convene a Constitutional Convention to draft and approve a
proposed constitution;

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WHEREAS, the Supreme Student Councils Confederation convened a
Constitutional Convention for the purpose of drafting and approving a
proposed constitution and by - laws;
WHEREAS, the Supreme Student Councils Confederation drafted and
approved a proposed constitution and by laws for the Supreme Student
Councils Confederation;
WHEREAS, the proposed constitution and by laws shall hereinafter be
referred to as the 2016 Amended Supreme Student Councils Confederations
Constitution and By Laws;
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Convention called for the purpose of
amending a constitution and by laws for the Supreme Student Councils
Confederation hereby approves the said document;
NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED, AS IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the
Amended 2016 Supreme Student Councils Confederations Constitution and
By Laws was approved by the members of the SSCC on 24 th day of
January, Two Thousand and Sixteen at the Lecture Room 1, International
Affairs Office, 2nd floor, CITE Bldg., Batangas State University - GPB Main
Campus I, Rizal Avenue Extension, Batangas City, by the delegates.
THE DELEGATES TO THE 2016 SUPREME STUDENT COUNCILS
CONFEDERATION CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
BRYAN S. CABREROS
President, SSCC and Student Regent
Vice President for Internal Affairs, SSC GPB Main Campus I
ROSE ANNE M. BAUTISTA
OIC Vice President, SSCC
and Recording Secretary
JEWEL MAE H. BAWAL
RENNAN C. SORIANO
Treasurer, SSCC and
President, SSC GPB Main
Campus I
Recording Secretary and OIC

President, SSC GPB Main Campus
I
ELLIETTE A. CULIAT

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OIC Treasurer, SSCC and OIC
President, SSC Alangilan
Campus
JAYSON R. ZARA
Business Manager, SSCC
and Finance Officer, SSC
Rosario Campus
ERLYN MICHELLE O.
BRIONES
Public Information Officer,
SSCC and President, SSC
Lipa Campus
ADRIEN E. LOPEZ
OIC Vice President for
External Affairs and Head,
Committee on Culture and
Arts (ComCAS), SSC GPB
Main Campus I
HANNAH CATHRISSE F.
DIMAANO
Business Manager, SSC GPB
Main Campus I
MARK ADRIAN T. JARLOS
Head, Committee on
Community Relations and
Extension Services
(ComCRES), SSC GPB Main
Campus I
SHERWIN PAUL
CHRISTIAN ATIENZA
President, SSC Alangilan
Campus
MARK ANGELO OMBAJIN
OIC Vice President, SSC

Alangilan Campus
JOEY C. ESPINO
Secretary, SSC Alangilan
Campus
ADAM BRYAN
FERNANDEZ
OIC Public Information
Officer, SSC Alangilan
Campus
JOHN REY BANAYAT
OIC Auditor, SSC Alangilan
Campus
GAVIOLA N. EBORA
President, SSC Lobo Campus
ROMMEL F. MAGNAYE
Vice President, SSC Lobo
Campus
MA. JEANELLA ABANILLA
Secretary, SSC Lobo Campus
ROSE ANN F. MAGNAYE
Treasurer, SSC Lobo Campus
SHEENA RHEA A.
PANALIGAN
Auditor, SSC Lobo Campus
JONNEL B. ALBANIA
Public Relations Officer, SSC
Lobo Campus
JOHN DENVER F. FALCULAN
President, SSC JPLPC Malvar
Campus

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MARYAN JOY LOPEZ
Secretary, SSC JPLPC Malvar
Campus
BABY JANE MONTENEGRO
Treasurer, SSC JPLPC Malvar
Campus
MARIVIC ABAD
Auditor, SSC JPLPC Malvar
Campus
KATRINA MARIE
VANGUARDIA
Business Manager, SSC JPLPC
Malvar Campus
MARIA CHARINNA
BOONGALING
PRO, SSC JPLPC Malvar
Campus
ERIC JOHN B. ENRIQUEZ

PRO, SSC Lipa Campus
RANDOLF CABUNGCAL
President, SSC Balayan Campus
MARK ANGELO B. DE SAGUN
Vice President, SSC Balayan
Campus
MICHAEL ANGELO B. DE
SAGUN
Treasurer, SSC Balayan Campus
RYAN JULIUS E. ALDAY
Auditor, SSC Balayan Campus
EDWIN B. LASHERAS
PRO, SSC Balayan Campus
RAYMART C. BOLIDO
President, SSC Lemery Campus
ARJAY D. TORRALBA
Vice President, SSC Lipa
Campus
MISHARIE OLAN
Secretary, SSC Lipa Campus
VHON CARLO M. MORCADA
Treasurer, SSC Lipa Campus
JEROME ADAYA
Auditor, SSC Lipa Campus
ANNE GELLEEN A. MERCADO
Business Manager, SSC Lipa
Campus
CHESTER J. LAGUS
President, SSC ARASOF
Nasugbu Campus
GUILLERMA G. INDEMNE
Vice President, SSC ARASOF
Nasugbu Campus
ROSE ANN E. SEBULINO

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Secretary, SSC ARASOF
Nasugbu Campus
KIM MARVIN MENDOZA

Auditor, SSC Rosario Campus
JOHN FELIX ORTEGA

Treasurer, SSC ARASOF
Nasugbu Campus
MITZ C. MENDOZA
Head, Committee on Tangible
Projects, SSC Rosario Campus
KIMBERLY JOY O. VINUYA

Business Manager, SSC ARASOF
Nasugbu Campus
DONA ROSE A. ABALOS

Vice President, SSC San Juan
Campus
JELIKA PAULA NATOLLA

PRO, SSC ARASOF Nasugbu
Campus
NICA MAE V. BRIONES

Business Manager, SSC San
Juan Campus

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Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of the Supreme Student Councils

The Supreme Student Councils Confederation with the aid of the

Constitution and By Laws, CB-L means the constitution of

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Office of the Supreme Student Councils

4.4.1 VPAA refers to Vice President for Academic Affairs;

Section 1 The government of the student body of Batangas State

The office of the SSCC shall be located at Batangas State

1.1.1 Administrative Autonomy and Political Autonomy

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Power resides in the students and all student leaders emanates

leadership, accountability and

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The SSCC shall actively participate in the formulation,

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The SSCC shall regularly conduct consultation with the SSC so

Section 6 The SSCC Executive Council, as headed by the President, shall

The SSCC shall foster a progressive and innovative academic

The SSCC shall be the highest governing body of the students

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The SSCC shall remain at all time, accountable and transparent

The SSCC shall strive to pursue an independent stand, not

Section 6 NON DISCRIMINATION POLICY. The council shall not

The SSCC shall employ its own governing laws as may be

The SSCC shall promote common interest, democratic rights,

The SSCC shall represent the studentry on matters affecting the

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plan, propose, develop and implement

The SSCC shall assist the Office of Student Discipline (OSD) in

The SSCC shall adopt and implement a student education and

All SSC officers of BatStateU shall be the members of SSCC.

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The SSC shall serve as an effective link of the SSCC to the

Copies of respective Constitution and By Laws and

The SSC shall be entitled to an equitable share in the proceeds

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The SSC shall be guided by the designated adviser who must

Section 10 The SSC shall declare an accurate report of total membership

The Executive Council shall be composed of the elected officers

The powers, duties and responsibilities of the Executive Council

2.1. Prepare and propose before the Consultative Council the

The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the SSCC.

3.1. Automatically be the Student Regent who shall represent the

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