My Role as a LEADER

NICO T. ARABES, MPA

Education Program Specialist II -Human Resource Development
DepED SDO Cagayan
 Session Objectives
At the end of the session, the student-leaders should be able to:
• develop a profound understanding on their roles and duties as 21st century student-
leaders
• Enhance their leadership skills based on examples set by some prominent and
successful contemporary leaders
 DepED No. 47, s. 2014
The Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Pupil Governments and
Supreme Student Government s in Elementary and Secondary Schools
 Officers of SSG/ SPG
• President
• Vice-President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Auditor
• Public Information Officer
• Peace Officers
• Grade Level Representatives
President
• Officially represents the student body at any function on or off the campus;
• Presides over all meetings and/or may designate another officer to preside for a specific meeting;
• Serves as ex-officio member of all executive committees;
• Enforces the Constitution, By-Laws, and other regulations that may be promulgated;
• Signs all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondences, and other official papers of the
SPG/SSG;
• Represents the SPG/SSG of designate his/her representative for any external or internal affairs/functions;
• Heads the Coordinating Council of School Co-curricular Organizations;
• Implements SPG/SSG programs and projects;
• Creates Ad Hoc Committees, as the need arises. The Chairperson shall be appointed by the SPG/SSG
President; and,
• Performs other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.
Vice-President
• Assists the President in all matters where his/her assistance is necessary;
• Assumes the Office of the President should the position become vacant;
• Supervises members in planning and arranging meetings, or programs of
activities;
• Heads the Internal Affairs Committee, conceptualize programs, projects and
plan activities with the Grade Level Councilors/Representatives; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Secretary
• Keeps accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings in every
meeting;
• Keeps a file of all the pertinent documents and papers of the SPG/SSG and
make them accessible to the student body;
• Provides immediate documentaries and reports for every implemented
project;
• Calls and prepare all notices of SPG/SSG meetings;
• Heads the SPG/SSG Secretariat; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Treasurer
• Keeps all financial records of the SPG/SSG and be the one responsible for any information
related to the student activity fund;
• Serves as the disbursing officer of all the SPG/SSG’s funds;
• Prepares the annual budget of the SPG/SSG;
• Prepares accurate and transparent financial reports every month, after every activity, and at
the end of term;
• Formulates pertinent financial guidelines for the organization;
• Serves as an ex-officio member of any and all Finance Committee for the purpose of
considering budgetary and/or financial matters of the SPG/SSG;
• Conducts an inventory of all SPG/SSG property and submit a report, in writing, of its
condition and state; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Auditor
• Certifies the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement of funds;
• Audits all expenditures of the SPG/SSG funds;
• Assists the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;
• Keeps and updates the inventory of all the SPG/SSG’s property;
• Acts as the assistant head of the Financial Committee; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Auditor
• Certifies the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement of funds;
• Audits all expenditures of the SPG/SSG funds;
• Assists the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;
• Keeps and updates the inventory of all the SPG/SSG’s property;
• Acts as the assistant head of the Financial Committee; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Public Information Officer
• Disseminates and promotes the thrusts and objectives of the SPG/SSG;
• Builds and maintains a credible image for the SPG/SSG;
• Takes charge in the promotion of SPG/SSG projects and initiatives;
• Heads the Publicity Committee; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Peace Officer
• Helps the presiding officer in maintaining peace and order during the
meetings;
• Acts as disciplinary officer, if necessary;
• Maintains peace and order within the premises of the school;
• Acts as chief peace officer and over all Sergeants-at-arms of subordinate
organizations and classes;
• Chairs the Students’ Welfare Committee and appoint its members; and,
• Performs other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Grade Level Chairperson
• Act as the grade level head coordinator of all SPG/SSG programs and
projects to the Grade Level Councilor/s/Representative/s of his/her grade
level.
• Perform other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
Grade Level Councilors/ Representatives
• Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SPG/SSG;
• Serve as the grievance desk for their respective grade level;
• Conceptualize and implement programs and projects, and recommend
policies for their respective grade level;
• Assist in the effective implementation of the SPG/SSG’s programs and
projects; and,
• Perform other duties assigned by the SPG/SSG.
What is LEADERSHIP?
Leadership

is influencing people-by providing purpose,

direction and motivation-while operating to
accomplish the mission and improving the
organization
Influence (Army)

• A means of getting people to do what you want them to

do. It is the means or method to achieve two ends:
operating and improving. But there is more to influencing
than simply passing along orders. The example you set
is just as important as the words you speak.
“Purpose is that feeling that you are a part of something bigger than
yourself. Purpose is what creates true happiness. JK Rowling got
rejected 12 times before she finally wrote and published Harry Potter.
Even Beyonce had to make hundreds of songs to get halo. The
greatest successes come from having the freedom to fail. Ideas don’t
come out fully formed, they only become clearer as you work on them.
You just have to get started.”
-Mark Zuckerberg-
Co-founder of Facebook
MY ROLES AS A LEADER
As a leader I am a TEAM PLAYER.
As a leader I INNOVATE.
As a leader I INITIATE.
As a leader I am HONEST.
 As a leader I make WISE
SOLUTIONS to PROBLEMS.
As a leader I am OPEN-MINDED.
As a leader I EMPOWER and
HELP others GROW.
 As a leader I know my
MORAL OBLIGATIONS.
“I want our young people to know that they matter, that they belong.
So don’t be afraid. You hear me, young people? Don’t be afraid. Be
FOCUSED. Be DETERMINED. Be HOPEFUL. Be
EMPOWERED. Empower yourself with good education. Then get
out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your
boundless promise. Lead by example with hope, never fear.”
-Michelle Obama-
Former US First Lady
MABBALO!