STUDENT COUNCIL

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Article I. Name of the club

The name of the organization shall be known as ***** Student Council.


Article II. Mission and Vision

Sec. I. - The mission of TRACE Student Council seeks to spark the creative fervor and high
aspirations of talented young people; to provide leadership training for students in the duties
and responsibilities of good citizenship, using the school environment as the primary training
ground; and to positively influence the larger educational community.

Sec. II. - Our vision is to motivate all students to strive for excellence and take an active and
responsible role in their learning; to enhance the organizations and efficiency of student -led
activities and help promote school spirit by encouraging students to participate in school
activities and functions.


Article III. Membership

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The candidate should be a regular student; he/she is carrying the prescribed load
for curriculum year.
2. The candidate should not have a grade lower than 75% in any grading period
from the previous year.
3. The candidate should have at least a general average of 85% or better from the
past school year.
4. The candidate should be a resident of the school for at least a year (not
applicable to first year students).
5. The candidate should not have any record of gross misbehavior or any violation
of school rules and regulations.
6. The candidate should be ready to be of service to other schools, to the
community, and to the nation.
7. The candidate must be proud to carry on the thrust of the Student Council.
8. The candidate must be able and willing to contribute for the promotion of the
school.
9. The candidate must submit his/her proposed platform to the academe.

A. PRESIDENT
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be at least a 3
rd
or 4
th
year high school student.
2. Must be at least a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, or business
manager of his/her class.
3. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
4. Must have self confidence and amiable personality.
5. Willing to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a president.
B. VICE PRESIDENT
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be a 2
nd
, 3
rd
or 4
th
year high school student.
2. Must be a secretary or a PR Officer of his/her class.
3. Should have legible penmanship.
4. Willing to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a vice president.

C. TREASURER
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be a 3
rd
or 2
nd
year high school student only.
2. Must be a treasurer, secretary or PR Officer of his/her class.
3. Trust-worthy with regards to financial matters.
4. Willing to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a secretary.

D. PR Officer
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be a 3
rd
, 2
nd
or 1
st
year high school student.
2. Must be at least a PR Officer, treasurer, or secretary of his/her class.
3. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
4. Must have self-confidence; can speak before an audience.
5. Willing to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a PR Officer.

E. STUDENT DISCIPLINE OFFICER
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be a 4
th
year high school student.
2. Must be a Sergeant at Arms Officer of his/her class.
3. Must have self-confidence; willing to strictly implement student policies and
discipline procedures.
4. Willing to fulfill all duties and responsibilities of a Student Discipline Officer.

F. BATCH REPRESENTATIVES
~ 2 representatives from each level in High School
~ 4 representatives from the entire Grade School: 2 from Grade 5, 2 from Grade 6
Specific Requirements:
1. Must be at least an officer of his/her class.


Article IV. Officers and Elections


A. CANDIDATES

1. Potential candidates shall sign up for candidacy in the office of the Chairwoman.
2. The candidate may run independently.
3. The candidate is subject for interview/screening by the Board of Advisors.
4. The candidate must submit his/her platform.
5. The candidate must submit speech campaign containing short personal data. The
speech must not exceed 5 minutes.
6. The candidate must conduct a 1 day room to room campaign in accordance to the
assigned schedules.
7. Submit sample/s of campaign paraphernalia.
8. The candidate must be given 2 minutes campaign speech privileges during miting
de avance.

B. PROHIBITIONS

1. No vote buying
2. No big posters/tarpaulin (required size: cartolina)
3. No threatening / pressuring
4. No black propaganda of any sort
5. No candies, promises, materials, etc. that may appear malicious
6. Parents of the candidate or other parties are not allowed to campaign in or off
campus.
7. No campaign manager is allowed
8. Any person or third party without direct or indirect interest with the election shall be
prohibited to interfere in any way, in any form for whatever reasons

C. PROVISION

1. Any decision concluded by the academic and/or proper authorities regarding the
candidacy of any student shall be considered final and binding.
2. Announcement of official list of candidates shall come from the office of the Principal.
3. Any candidate who fails to comply with any of the aforementioned requirements or
guidelines shall be disqualified. Appeals shall not be entertained.
4. The TRACE academic community and/ or proper community reserve the right to
revoke and/ or implement new guidelines, policies, procedures, requirements at any
given time at their sole discretion.
5. Failure of election is determined by the Panel of Advisors and ***** Academic
community.


Article V. Duties of Officers


PRESIDENT

Sec. I. The President will preside over all meetings of the Student Council unless he/she
surrenders the chair to the next officer inline during the meeting.

Sec. II. He/She shall see to it that all activities are carried out as planned, initiate new
activities as needed, and conduct the meetings whenever necessary.

Sec. III. Guides all members of the council so that the goals of the Student Council are
met.

Sec. IV. He/She shall provide leadership, support and encouragement to other officers
and members.






VICE-PRESIDENT

Sec. I. Coordinates with the President and advisors, since you must assume all
duties of the President if the President is not available.

Sec. II. Assists the President and Advisor in assessing how efficiently members
of the council perform their duties.

Sec. III. The Vice President is responsible perform any duties assigned by
the President.
Sec. IV. The Vice President shall serve as a representative to all school board
meetings. If he/she cannot attend, a substitute shall be appointed.

SECRETARY

Sec. I. Maintain records of members attendance and participation according to
the guidelines of the constitution.

Sec. II. The Secretary shall keep records of all Student Council Meetings with
outmost care and confidentialities.

Sec. III. The Secretary shall be responsible for all incoming and outgoing
information of the council.

Sec. IV. Send relevant documents to persons or organizations upon request and/or as
directed by the Student Council.

TREASURER

Sec. I. He/She shall present financial reports whenever necessary.

Sec. II. The Treasurer shall make expenditures only by order of the Council
Advisors.

Sec. III. The Treasurer shall keep accurate accounts of the receipts and money
issues of Student Council.

Sec. IV. The Treasurer shall submit a written financial report to the
administration at the end of the year.

PR Officer

Sec. I. He/she shall be the official spokesperson of the club.

Sec. II. He/she shall special announcements on the Student Council Bulletin
Board with the approval of the advisors if necessary.


DISCIPLINE OFFICER

Sec. I. He/She shall keep order at all Student Council meetings.

Sec. II. Keep track of time on all limited discussions.

Sec. III. He/She shall impose discipline during meetings and practices.

CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Sec. I. Embody their respective class on the Student Council.

Sec. II. Assure that their respective class responsibilities are filled.

Sec. III. Urge their class involved with the student council such as promoting
spirit days, and informing them of important events.