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DLSU-D FACULTY ASSOCIATION


CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

PREAMBLE
We, the faculty members of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, seek the
aid of the Almighty God in order to establish a genuine Association that shall
assert and uphold the interests and working conditions of the faculty members
and pursue a Christian, relevant and progressive education, aligning ourselves
with the Filipino people in the struggle for a truly just, democratic and humane
society do hereby ordain and promulgate this constitution.

Article I
General Provisions
Sec. 1 This constitution shall be known as the Constitution of the De La Salle University-
Dasmariñas Faculty Association, Inc. (DLSU-D FA).
Sec. 2 The De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Faculty Association, Inc. is the only officially
recognized body that represents the faculty in the administration. Likewise, the
Faculty Association is the principal and official body that negotiates with the
administration for the benefits, privileges and general welfare of its members.
Sec. 3 This Constitution shall govern the organization of the Faculty Members of DLSU-D and it
shall direct the operation of the DLSU-D FA.
Sec. 4 The principal office of the Association shall be established at De La Salle University-
Dasmariñas in Dasmariñas, Cavite.
Sec. 5 For purposes of understanding this Constitution the following terms are defined:
a. Faculty Association (FA) is the organized body of all regular members of the
DLSU-D faculty.
b. Association refers to the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Faculty Association,
Inc.
c. Board of Trustees – This refers to the five (5) members, composed of the four
(4) immediate past presidents and the current president of the Faculty Association.
d. Advisory Council refers to the past presidents and the ExeCom of the
Association who are all faculty members and who may be holding administrative
positions.
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e. Faculty Association Council refers to the ExeCom and the Council of


Representatives. This is the body that deliberates and decides on issues, concerns,
and needs of the Association after due consultation. Likewise, it presents to the
assembly decisions made for approval by the body.
f. Department Representatives refers to the full-time faculty members who are
duly elected as representatives of their departments/offices.
g. Academic Teaching Faculty (ATF) are those who are hired on a full-time or part
time basis, permanent or probationary and who continuously participate in the
pursuance of the mission/vision of the University.
h. Academic Service Faculty (ASF) are those who are hired on a full-time basis to
render service in the practice of their profession to support the academic programs
of the University.
i. Regular Members refer to both academic teaching faculty and academic service
faculty who are not holding any administrative position at DLSU-D.
j. Honorary Members refer to all deans, department chairs, assistant department
chairs, program coordinators and officer in charge of all colleges, department
heads/officers in charge of institutional/academic service offices at DLSU-D, and
those who hold other positions and receive honoraria.
k. Executive Committee (ExeCom) refers to all elected officers of the Association
i.e. president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, auditor and public relations
officer.
l. Working Committees refer to the committees created by the Association to
maximize the participation of the members and to respond better to their needs,
interests and welfare.

Article II
Declaration of Principles
Sec. 1 The De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Faculty Association, Inc. believes that:
a. The faculty to be effective agents of Christian, relevant and progressive education
for society must be united by common purpose guided by common vision and
guaranteed by common rights.
b. A genuine and effective Faculty Association should foster and promote unity and
cooperation among its members and should be responsible for the needs of its
members and likewise should be supportive of the vision-mission of De La Salle
University-Dasmariñas.
c. In recognizing the full enforceability of the provisions of this Constitution and by-
laws of the Faculty Association, whatever action taken by the school authorities in
violation of its provisions in consonance with the Philippine Constitution and
other statutes shall be deemed unreasonable and therefore subject to appropriate
legal action and/or remedies.
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Article III
Statement of Objectives
Sec. 1 The DLSU-D Faculty Association is committed to:
a. Foster closer ties, mutual assistance and fellowship and likewise sustain
communication and camaraderie between and among the members of the
Association.
b. Work for the preservation of a genuine Faculty Association which asserts and
upholds the interest of its members.
c. Protect and promote the rights of all the members of the Association and work for
the common good as well as respect for human dignity without prejudice to the
policies and regulations of the institution.
d. Serve as active forum for the ideas, interests and sentiments of its members.
e. Promote all aspects of growth and development of its members.
f. Maintain open communication and closer coordination with the administration
and promote harmonious relationship with the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas
community for attainment of its goals.

Article IV
Membership
Sec. 1 All probationary, permanent, full-time/part-time faculty members, not holding any
administrative position at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas are automatically
considered regular members of the Association.
Sec. 2 All deans, department chairs, officers in charge, program coordinators, heads of
institutional/academic service offices and other heads receiving honoraria who
also have a faculty status are considered honorary members of the Association.
Sec. 3 Any regular member who resigns from the Association shall waive all the benefits
stipulated in this Constitution and By-laws including any representation with the
administration.
Sec. 4 Membership of part-time faculty shall start at the beginning of the semester and shall
expire at the end of the semester. All privileges and benefits shall be suspended
during membership expiration.

Article V
Rights, Privileges and Benefits of Members
Sec. 1 A regular member of the Association shall have the following rights and privileges as
herein granted:
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a. To be eligible to any appointive or elective office of the Association provided he


meets the minimum requirements of candidates as stated in Article VII 3.6 of this
Constitution.
b. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the
Association and be involved in its activities such as: (1) general assemblies, (2)
deliberations, (3) meetings, and (4) decision-making.
c. To be informed of all the actions, policies, programs and projects and as the need
arises, to have an access to all records and documents as well as agreements
entered into by the Association.
d. To express opinions and ideas pertaining to matters within the jurisdiction of the
Association.
e. To refer problems/issues related to his work to any FA officer or any committee
established for that purpose for speedy action and/or settlement.
f. To have a procedure for redress of legitimate grievances.
g. To be entitled to due process as provided by law.
Sec. 2 A regular member of the Association shall enjoy the following benefits:
a. The Association shall look into the needs, interests and matters related to the well-
being and working conditions of members.
b. Each regular member shall enjoy all the benefits stated in this Constitution and
By-laws as well as all the monetary and non-monetary benefits negotiated by the
Association with the administration generally contained in the Faculty Manual or
in the implementing guidelines that may be adopted as the need arise.
c. The Association shall stand to help and protect any member after due consultation
and deliberation with the department representatives. In cases such as serious
illness of the faculty member, hospitalization, need for calamity assistance,
temporary disability and the like, the department representatives shall act on the
problems/needs of members. He shall be responsible for communicating these
cases to the ExeCom.
d. Financial needs that require immediate response shall be decided upon as soon as
possible. Should there be a favorable response, such assistance shall be granted
within three working days.
e. Assistance mentioned in the preceding section shall not exceed P5,000 upon the
approval of the ExeCom.
f. A mortuary assistance of P10,000 shall be given to any member whose immediate
family member passes away.
g. A mortuary assistance of P20,000 taken from the fund shall be given to the legal
beneficiaries of any member who passes away.
Sec. 3 All honorary members shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of regular members except
in the deliberation or discussion, to vote, and to be voted into the office of the
Association.
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Article VI
Duties and Responsibilities of Regular Members
Sec. 1 Every member of the Association shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. To uphold and abide by the provisions of this Constitution.
b. To abide by all reasonable policies and all implementing rules which the
Association shall need to adopt.
c. To take active participation in and to support all activities, programs or any
project of the Association.
d. To pay all the mandated fees and dues, and other contributions approved by the
members of the Association.
e. To attend the regular assemblies, emergency meetings and activities of the
Association, and departmental meetings called for by their representatives.
f. To follow proper decorum during meetings.
g. To observe propriety and decency at all times.
h. To inform in writing the department representatives regarding his problems,
needs, and concerns for which he needs the assistance of the Faculty Association.
Sec. 2 It shall be the duty of all new regular members of the Association to keep abreast with the
latest undertakings of the Association and clearly understand their rights and
obligations under this Constitution. Hence, they shall be provided a copy of this
constitution during the orientation meeting for the new faculty members called for
by the Association.

Article VII
Structure and Composition of the Association
Sec. 1 The Faculty Association shall be composed of:
a. Governing bodies such as the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, Advisory
Council and Faculty Association Council. Should there be a change, placement,
division among the existing colleges and academic service offices, the same
structure and composition shall be observed.
b. Working committees
c. General Faculty Assembly (all regular and honorary members of the Faculty
Association).
Sec. 2 The Board of Trustees
2.1 The Board of Trustees is composed of five (5) members i.e. the current president and
the four (4) immediate past presidents of the Association.
2.2 The term of office of the Board of Trustees shall be the same with the elected officers
of the Faculty Association. In the event that any member of the Board of Trustees
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resigned, died, incapacitated, etc., the remaining members shall appoint a


replacement who was a former officer of the Faculty Association.
2.3 The formulation of policies shall emanate from this body. The Board shall hold a
meeting at least once a semester.
Sec. 3 The Executive Committee (ExeCom)
3.1 The ExeCom shall be composed of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer,
auditor and public relations officer all elected-at-large.
3.2 It shall implement the Constitution and By-laws of the Association and other
guidelines and policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
3.3 It shall promote harmonious relations and proper decorum within the Association,
with the support staff and the administration towards rendering better service to
the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas community.
3.4 It shall strengthen and maintain proper communication with the administration and
with the members of the Association.
3.5 The following are the duties and responsibilities of the members of the ExeCom:
A. President
1. He shall be in charge of overseeing the operations, needs and concerns
of the Association and of directing its activities.
2. He shall preside over the meetings of the Association, Board of
Trustees, and ExeCom.
3. He shall represent the Association in the President’s Council, Faculty
Status Board, Institutional Grievance Board, and in all other meetings
and dialogues with the administration.
4. All decisions requiring the signature of the president shall be
temporarily withheld as the need arises, unless documented
information regarding the issue at hand has been channelled to him
and/or proper consultation with the parties concerned has been
conducted.
5. He shall be the Head of the Faculty Negotiation Panel which has the
task to present and work out with the administration whatever benefits,
privileges and clarifications the members may wish to get.
6. He shall at all times enforce the provisions of this Constitution and
other rules and regulations which may be promulgated by the
Association from time to time.
7. He shall appoint any member of the FAC to represent the Association
in any institutional committee.
8. He may appoint an FA officer to represent the Faculty Association in
any institutional council or board.
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9. He shall present to the General Faculty Assembly the


activities/projects for the school year approved by the FAC.
10. He shall submit an annual report and distribute the same to all the
members of the Association.
11. He shall be an ex-officio member of the Grievance Committee.
12. He shall exercise other powers and functions accorded to him by a
majority vote of all the members of the FAC.
B. Vice President
1. He shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the president in case
of the latter’s absence, permanent incapacity, death, or resignation.
2. He shall be the presiding officer/chair of the FAC.
3. He shall serve as the chair of the FA Grievance Committee, Oversight
Committee, and of other temporary working committees that may be
assigned to him by the president.
4. He shall represent the Association in the Collegiate Grievance Board.
5. He shall perform other functions as may be delegated by the president.
C. Secretary
1. He shall take the minutes of meetings of the Association and certify
the same.
2. He shall take charge of the safekeeping of all records/documents of the
Association.
3. He shall prepare, sign and file communications pertaining to the
Association.
4. He shall perform other functions as may be delegated by the president.
D. Treasurer
1. He shall act as the custodian of all funds, supplies, and properties of
the Association and shall be accountable for these.
2. He shall collect all fees and dues pertaining to the Association and all
income derived from projects/activities in the name of the Faculty
Association.
3. He shall submit a financial report every regular General Faculty
Assembly of the financial standing of the Association and distribute
the same to all the members.
4. He shall serve as the liaison officer of the Association to the
Accounting Office.
5. He shall serve as the acting Secretary in the absence of the Secretary
during the meeting.
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6. He shall perform other functions as may be delegated by the president.


E. Auditor
1. He shall audit, verify and examine all financial accounts of the
Association.
2. He shall recommend measures to the ExeCom that would improve the
financial condition of the Association.
3. He shall submit his audit report and inventory of supplies and
properties to the ExeCom at the end of every semester.
4. He shall report externally audited financial statements during the last
General Faculty Assembly of the school year
5. He shall perform other functions as may be delegated by the president.
F. Public Relations Officer
1. He shall take charge of the preparation and posting of announcements,
bulletins, posters and other information materials relative to the
official activities of the Association.
2. He shall update information in the official website of the Association.
3. He shall be responsible for the dissemination and follow-up of
communications, executive orders and resolutions to the members of
the Association through the department representatives.
4. He shall perform other functions as may be delegated by the president.
3.6 The following are the qualifications of Faculty Association officers:
a. Must be a permanent faculty member.
b. Must not be holding any administrative position.
c. Must not have been found guilty of any disciplinary case or any act involving
moral turpitude by the institutional grievance committee during the year of
election.
3.7 The election of officers or the members of the ExeCom shall be conducted on the
second Wednesday of October of election year. The procedures for the election
of FA officers shall be governed by the FA Election Rules and Guidelines
implemented by the Committee on Elections (ComElec).
Sec. 4 The Faculty Association Council (FAC)
4.1 The Faculty Association Council (FAC) shall be composed of the ExeCom and the
Department Representatives.
4.2 It shall be the forum for thoroughly discussing and analyzing matters and issues
brought up in the Assembly or such matters that the Association may need to
convey to the Assembly.
4.3 FAC shall discuss matters affecting/concerning their respective departments/offices.
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4.4 It shall formulate the plans and programs of the Association considering the activities
of their respective departments/offices subject to the approval of the Board of
Trustees.
Sec. 5 The Department Representatives
5.1 The powers and functions of the Department Representatives shall be as follows:
a. To preside over all meetings of departments/offices and submit minutes of the
meetings to the ExeCom.
b. To meet the members of their respective departments/offices monthly.
c. To act on all grievances involving its constituents.
d. To coordinate/consult the department chair/dean for clarification on grievance of
faculty concerned after pertinent documented information have been gathered.
e. To take charge of posting information and safekeeping of the Department’s copy
of records and documents pertaining to the Association.
f. To initiate resolutions/recommendations for consideration of the ExeCom
g. To represent the departments/offices in the FAC’s meetings and collegiate Faculty
Status Board.
h. To disseminate to their respective departments/offices all information and
concerns pertaining to the Association.
i. To consult their respective departments/offices on all issues and concerns which
were raised and deliberated in the FAC meetings.
j. To report to the FAC the results of the consultations made with their respective
departments/offices on matters and issues raised from time to time including those
issues in which the stand of the Association is needed.
k. To coordinate the programs and activities of their respective departments/offices
that may affect the activities of the Association.
l. To bring to the FAC’s attention matters of concern from their respective
departments/offices they represent whenever needed.
m. To decide in behalf of the departments/offices they represent in case of
emergency.
n. To support all the programs of the ExeCom.
o. To exercise other functions as provided for in this Constitution and by-laws.
Sec. 6 The Advisory Council
6.1 The Advisory Council shall be composed of the past presidents of the Association
who are full-time faculty members even if they may be holding administrative
positions.
6.2 It shall serve as the consultative and advisory body of the Association.
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6.3 Its members may attend the meeting of the ExeCom and the FAC upon invitation as
deemed necessary.
Sec. 7 The Working Committees
7.1 There shall be permanent and temporary working committees within the Faculty
Association.
7.2 Permanent working committees shall consist of, but are not limited to:
a. Socio-cultural committee
b. Personal and professional development committee
c. Community outreach committee
d. Discipline committee
e. Grievance committee
7.3 It shall be the duty of the ExeCom to organize the permanent committees within two
months after assumption of office.
7.4 Each permanent working committee except the Grievance Committee shall be
composed of at least five members, the Chair of which shall come from the
ExeCom. The Chair shall be given the freedom to choose his members.
7.5 Temporary working committees may be created by a majority vote of the ExeCom as
deemed necessary and shall expire as soon as their functions are completed. Their
composition, duties and functions shall be determined by the ExeCom.
7.6 The following are the duties and responsibilities of the permanent working
committees:
A. Socio-Cultural Committee
1. It shall search for members with potentials and develop their talents by
forming singing groups, dance troupes, dramatic guild and the like.
2. It shall take charge of scheduling and monitoring the practices of the
different socio-cultural groups.
3. It shall be responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out all the
socialization activities and cultural presentations of the Association in
institutional activities where the participation of the Association is
requested/required.
B. Personal and Professional Development Committee
1. It shall cater to the physical, intellectual, psychological, professional,
recreational, aesthetic and spiritual needs and interests of all the members.
2. It shall sponsor and organize seminars, workshops, recollections,
sportsfests and other related activities guided by a survey on needs of the
members.
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3. It shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the sessions


conducted or the activities held regarding the personal and professional
development of the members.
C. Community Outreach Committee
1. It shall coordinate with the Lasallian Community Development Center
(LCDC) for community outreach matters, plans and projects that the
Association wants to pursue.
2. It shall take the initiative to study and deliberate on the future activities
related to community service.
3. It shall act as the organizer and monitoring body of the community
orientation seminars that shall be conducted for the purpose of
enlightening and guiding the members of the Association regarding
community work.
4. It shall disseminate and implement activities and projects that shall be
carried out by the Association regarding community work.
D. Discipline Committee
1. There shall be a discipline committee to preside over cases/matters
involving discipline of the members.
2. The Committee shall exercise jurisdiction over any misconduct that will
adversely affect the good name or reputation of the Association or disrupt
its regular activities and programs.
E. Internal Grievance Committee
1. There shall be an independent Grievance Committee composed of seven
(7) members.
2. The following shall constitute the Internal Grievance Committee
a. FA vice president as ex-officio and presiding officer.
b. Six (6) members, four (4) of whom are appointed by the FAC and
two (2) appointed by the ExeCom.
3. The Internal Grievance Committee shall serve as the proper forum for any
complaint, grievance and dissatisfaction of a member with respect to his
relationship with the Association; its members and officers.
4. It shall give information and recommendations to the FA President.
5. It shall uphold the dignity of the Association’s Constitution and by-laws.
F. Fact-Finding Committee
1. The FA Fact Finding Committee shall be composed of the following:
a. FA President as ex-officio and presiding officer.
b. Six (6) members, four (4) of whom are appointed by the FAC and
two (2) appointed by the ExeCom.
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2. The functions of the FA Fact Finding Committee shall:


a. serve as a venue for expressing their grievance of the faculty in
connection with his work;
b. give information and recommendations with respect to the
Institutional Grievance Committee and the Faculty Status Board.
G. Committee on Election (ComElec)
1. There shall be an independent Committee on Election (ComElec)
composed of a chair and six other members.
2. The seven members from among the departments/offices representatives
shall be appointed by the newly-elected ExeCom within two weeks after
their oath taking.
3. The ComElec chair will be elected from among the members.
4. The following are the duties and responsibilities of the ComElec:
a. To enforce all election rules/regulations;
b. To settle issues with regard to election;
c. To provide the election rule/laws to be ratified by the majority vote
of the general assembly; and
d. To recommend amendments, revisions or additions of election
related policies to the Board of Trustees.
Sec. 8 The General Faculty Assembly
8.1 The General Faculty Assembly is composed of all officers and all the regular and
honorary members of the Association.
8.2 The assembly shall convene twice per semester or as the need arises. This will be
presided by the president or vice president.
8.3 The purposes for convening the assembly are as follows:
a. To report to the members the activities, accomplishments, and issues and
information related to the FA.
b. To consult with the members the issues and actions to be undertaken by the
Association.
c. To inform and update the body and explain any urgent actions/decisions that were
undertaken by the ExeCom and FAC.
d. To attend to, discuss, and deliberate any other matters that are of interest to the
members of the Association.
8.4 A Special General Assembly may be called for by a majority vote of all the members
of the FAC.
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Article VIII
Meetings and Quorum
Sec.1 The FA General Assembly shall be convened twice a semester i.e. on the last Wednesday
of June and September for the first semester and in November and February for
the second semester or as the need arises.
Sec. 2 The FAC shall meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month and whenever
necessary.
Sec. 3 The FAC shall hold a meeting with the administration once every two months and/or if
there is a need.
Sec. 4 The ExeCom shall meet monthly and may call for emergency meetings of its members as
the need arises.
Sec. 5 The Faculty Assembly of departments/offices shall meet monthly and/or as the need
arises.
Sec. 6 The Working Committees shall meet at least once a month at their convenience or upon
the request of the ExeCom.
Sec. 7 The Overseeing Committee shall meet at least once every two months.

Article IX
Income and Funds of the Association
Sec. 1 The funds of the Association shall constitute the following:
a. semestral membership fee
b. monthly dues
c. trust fund
d. mortuary assistance fund
e. fund coming from sponsored projects
f. gifts and/or donations
Sec. 2 Every member shall contribute to the mortuary assistance fund whenever necessary. The
mortuary assistance fund is subject for replenishment when exhausted.
Sec. 3 All funds to be released shall have the prior approval of the ExeCom. Should there be an
immediate need for such funds, but the ExeCom fails to meet it, the President of
the Association can approve the release of the said funds. However, he shall
furnish all members of the ExeCom with a copy of the release papers together
with pertinent documents as soon as possible.
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Article X
Discipline of Members and Officers
Sec. 1 Discipline of Members
1.1 Any member who deliberately violates the provisions of this Constitution and by-
Laws shall be accountable to the Discipline Committee.
1.2 The ExeCom shall have the authority to subject to disciplinary action any member
who shall not observe and follow proper decorum in all meetings and in other
courses of action where any member is responsible.
1.3 Unexcused absence of regular members from regular and emergency meetings of the
Association for at least two times shall mean a deduction of P100.00 from their
salary.
Sec. 2 Discipline of Officers
2.1 No officer shall commit himself to any decision that may affect the Association
without due consultation with the ExeCom.
2.2 Any officer of the Association who commits an offense against any member of the
institution or the Association shall be sanctioned in accordance with the measures
that shall be set by the FA Internal Grievance Board.
2.3 Suspension or removal from position shall be effected for the following reasons:
a. Any wilful violation of this Constitution and by-Laws.
b. Gross negligence of duty.
c. Any form of misconduct which maliciously or intentionally undermines the
integrity of the Association or the institution or both.
d. Any case of analogous to the aforementioned.
Sec. 3 An affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of the total members of the Association shall be
required to relieve/or suspend any officer.
Sec. 5 The length of suspension shall be determined by the FAC and shall be approved by the
members in a special session called for by the purpose. The same number of votes
provided in the preceding section shall apply.

Article XI
Term of Office
Sec. 1 Advisory Council
All past presidents of the Association still employed at DLSU-D shall continue to
serve as members of the Advisory Council.
Sec. 2 All duly elected officers of the ExeCom shall serve for two years. However, no officer can
serve for more than two consecutive terms in the same position.
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2.1 If an officer resigns, takes a long leave of absence, becomes a part-time faculty,
becomes permanently incapacitated, or dies, the ExeCom shall convene and
appoint a replacement from among the members of the FAC to fill in the vacant
position.
2.2 The newly-appointed officer shall serve only for the unfinished term of the officer he
shall succeed. The successor to the vacant position described above shall be
deemed to have served one complete term of office if he has served in such
position for one year or more.
Sec. 3 The term of office of all the department representatives shall be co-terminus with the
ExeCom.
Sec. 4 The turnover of duties and responsibilities of the outgoing officers to the incoming
ExeCom Officers shall be held within two weeks after their election.
Sec. 5 The newly-elected officers of the ExeCom shall commence their term of office on the first
day of second semester following their election.

Article XII
Amendments
Sec. 1 Any amendment to or revision of this Constitution may be proposed by:
e. The ExeCom with the concurrence of at least 2/3 votes of the FAC.
f. The members upon petition of at least twenty percent (20%) of the total
membership.
Sec. 2 An independent Committee on Constitutional Amendments/ Revisions shall be organized
by the ExeCom for the said purpose.
Sec. 3 The ExeCom shall call for a General Assembly for the purpose of ratification of the
proposed amendments/revisions within two weeks after the receipt of such
proposals.
Sec. 4 Any amendment/revision of this Constitution shall be valid when ratified by a majority of
all members of the Association.
Sec. 5 No amendments or revisions shall be made three years upon ratification of this
Constitution except in cases of exigencies or when the need arises, the presence of
which shall be determined by a 2/3 vote of all the members in a meeting called for
such purpose.

Article XIII
Effectivity Clause
Sec. 1 This Constitution shall take effect immediately upon ratification by a majority vote (50%
+ 1) of all its members in a plebiscite called for the purpose.

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