Minutes of the 5 Session of the 20 Directorate of the XU-CSG for S.Y.

2013-2014 SBMSC Office, Room 208, Magis Student Complex, Xavier University 4:15 PM of June 1, 2013 Presiding Officer: Harold John M. Laborte Present: Harold John M. Laborte Irish Crest G. Almanzor Krysthal J. Vasallo Jessa P. Petalcorin Lenie Rose C. Veronilla Gerardo G. Guangco Mario Alejandro Jacinto M. Neri Roxanne A. Lopez Absent: Dawn C. Acebedo Jan Rogie G. Macandili AECO Convener SBMSC President
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CSG Vice President ACES President ASC Prime Minister CITSC President CONUS President CSSC President TG President UNITASS President

(arrived at 4:25 PM) (arrived at 4:34 PM)

After determining the quorum existed, the 20 Directorate of the Central Student Government of Xavier University proceeded to do business. Opening Prayer: Agenda: 1. Aggie Student Council (ASC) Charter First Reading versus Second Reading Irish Crest G. Almanzor

Before the reading initiated, Mr. Neri asked for clarification whether ASC Charter revision is on its second reading already or not. Ms. Vasallo answered that as what she remembered its already on the second reading because as what the preceding ASC Prime Minister told her that he had already consulted it with the preceding Directorate convener. But then, Mr. Neri (as the former Legislative th th Secretary of the 19 Directorate) didnt remember that the 19 Directorate had conducted its First th reading; because if the 19 had its first reading, the proposed revision should already have a title. With th this, the Presiding Officer, with the agreement of all the members of the 20 Directorate sitting en banc, decided that the proposed ASC Charter revision will be read on its First reading for that date. Agriculture versus Aggies versus Aggie

For the spelled out name of ASC, the members had been discussing on what does A on ASC really means Agriculture, Aggie or Aggies. Ms. Vasallo said that it really means Aggie Student Council, though she really wants to change it to Agriculture to sound more formal. The term Aggies is defined as

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plural for Aggie. Aggie has been used for A in ASC because their council logo has a print stating Aggie Student Council. With this, it had been clarified that ASC stands for Aggie Student Council. With that, Ms. Vasallo informed everyone that as the body will go through with its second reading, she plans to change Aggie from Agriculture. Title of the Revision

The Presiding Officer introduced a title for the revision as An Act Revising the Charter of the Xavier University Aggie Student Council. But a member of the body suggested putting Xavier University at the end making it An Act Revising the Charter of the Aggie Student Council of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. Everyone agreed that the latter is much better than the former. After the body had finished discussing on the title of the revision and no other concerns were raised, the Directorate Convener opened the voting procedure for its approval. Seven members (Ms. Almanzor, Ms. Vasallo, Ms. Petalcorin, Ms. Veronilla, Mr. Guangco, Mr. Neri and Ms. Lopez) voted yes. Two members (Ms. Acebedo and Mr. Macandili) were absent during the voting procedure. Having been approved by all members sitting en banc, the 20 Directorate approved the First Reading of the ASC Charter Revision entitled: An Act Revising the Charter of the Aggie Student Council of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. 2. Assembly of the Extra-Curricular Organizations (AECO) Charter AECO Conveners Presence
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Before the body had started for the First Reading of the AECO Charter, Mr. Guangco asked whether it would be okay to proceed on the First Reading of the Charter even if the AECO Convener, Ms. Dawn Acebedo, is not around. The Presiding Officer answered that its okay since they are just providing a title for the revision of the Charter and not with the content since its already under the second reading. Ms. Acebedos presence is much needed on the Second Reading for her to introduce the revisions of the sai d Charter. Title of the Revision

The Presiding Officer introduced a title for the revision as An Act Revising the Charter of the Assembly of Extra-Curricular Organizations of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. After the body had finished discussing on the title of the revision and no other concerns were raised, the Directorate Convener opened the voting procedure for its approval. Seven members (Ms. Almanzor, Ms. Vasallo, Ms. Petalcorin, Ms. Veronilla, Mr. Guangco, Mr. Neri and Ms. Lopez) voted yes. Two members (Ms. Acebedo and Mr. Macandili) were absent during the voting procedure.

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Having been approved by all members sitting en banc, the 20 Directorate approved the First Reading of the AECO Charter Revision entitled: An Act Revising the Charter of the Assembly of Extra-Curricular Organizations of Xavier University Ateneo de Cagayan. 3. Second Reading of the Green Campus Act of 2013 The 20 Directorate had finished the second reading of the GCA of 2013 up until Chapter I, Section 4: Composition. The Directorate decided to continue its Second reading on its next session. Some of the highlighted points during the discussion were as follows: Mr. Guangco asked whether the Committee had the right to set or make the guidelines regarding solid waste management. Mr. Laborte answered him that the committee has the right to set guideline but with the coordination and consultation with the University Administration. Revised Chapter I, Section 2 (c): Set guidelines and targets, in consultation with the university administration, for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures including recycling, re-use, recovery, and others, before collection, treatment and disposal in appropriate disposal sites. Revised Chapter I, Section 2 (d): Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste, in cooperation with the university administration, through the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practices in ecological waste management excluding incineration. Revised Chapter I, Section 2 (g): Instill discipline among waste generators through imposing penalties. Revised Chapter I, Section 3 (Scope and Limitation): This act provides the development of policies, plans and implementation of the ecological solid waste management in the college campuses regarding the system of proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste. Revised Chapter I, Section 4 (Composition): There is hereby established a Green Campus Committee under the Central Student Government. The Committee shall be composed of one (1) representative from the Central Student Government, one (1) representative from each college council, and one (1) representative from AECO . The representative from XU-CSG shall serve as Committee Head and representatives from other parties shall serve as Associate Committee Heads.
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4. Resolution 0016-1314 Resolution 0016-1314 is a resolution approving the appointed Chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court by the preceding CSG President, Mr. Dean Cris Acabo. As stipulated in Article VIII Section 2.1 of the 2005 XU-CSG Constitution, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court shall be appointed by the President of the outgoing administration with the approval of the Directorate. Mr. Dennis Dominguez, BS Chemical Engineering senior student, is the newly appointed Chief Justice of the SCC by the outgoing administrations president. Mr. Dominguez is already a member of the SCC last academic year and was stationed as the Presiding Justice of AECO and XU-URO. The Presiding Officer, then, asked the body on what they can say about the appointed Chief Justice. Ms. Veronilla shared to the body that Mr. Dominguez has already gone through a lot of experiences and

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that he has already plans on his administration as the Chief Justice. As what Ms. Veronilla restated from Mr. Dominguezs plan, he intends to focus on the lower courts on his administration and that he has already the scheme since he had seen the concern of the lower courts way back last school year. Ms. Vasallo added that Mr. Dominguez has shown no biases on his decisions. Ms. Petalcorin also said that she is confident on Mr. Dominguez as he carry his role as the Chief Justice of the SCC. After the body had finished discussing and reviewing the resolution and no other concerns were raised, the Directorate Convener opened the voting procedure for its approval. Seven members (Ms. Almanzor, Ms. Vasallo, Ms. Petalcorin, Ms. Veronilla, Mr. Guangco, Mr. Neri and Ms. Lopez) voted yes. Two members (Ms. Acebedo and Mr. Macandili) were absent during the voting procedure. Having been approved by all of the members sitting en banc, the 20 Directorate approved the passing of Resolution 0016-1314, A Resolution Approving the Appointment of the Supreme Constitutional Court Chief Justice. 5. Other Matters Concerns pertaining to their College Councils Charter Ms. Almanzor asked if the Charter is already on its third reading, can they still edit it. Mr. Neri answered her that they can still edit their charter but they need to go back to second reading.
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College PTAs Liquidation Report Mr. Guangco asked if they can issue a resolution regarding PTA per college to release their own liquidation reports. Mr. Laborte said yes. Mr. Neri added that it is responsibility of the PTA also to let the students know where their money is going.

Org Trip Ms. Veronilla asked where would be the location of the Governance and Law-making cluster be during Org Trip. Ms. Lopez answered her that they would be located at the Soccer Field near the Haggerty House.

Sixth Session The Presiding Officer informed the body that their next session is scheduled on the 19 of June, Wednesday. The time is still to be arranged. He also requested the members of the Directorate to post on their Facebook group their class schedule so as to be informed of the time adjustments for the sessions of the Directorate on the First semester.
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Closing Prayer:

Krysthal J. Vasallo

ADJOURNMENT Having covered all items for discussion, the Fourth Session formally adjourned at 6:34 in the afternoon. The whole duration of the meeting was 2 hours and 19 minutes only.

Prepared by:

KRISTINE B. JAMITO (sgd.) Associate Legislative Secretary th XU CSG 20 Directorate

KEANU HENRI S. YU (sgd.) Legislative Secretary th XU CSG 20 Directorate

Noted by:

HAROLD JOHN M. LABORTE (sgd.) XU-CSG Vice President th 20 Directorate Convener

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