GLOBAL

COMMUNICATORS
AND
WARNING NETWORK

GLOBAL

COMMUNICATORS AND WARNING NETWORK

MANUAL
OF

OPERATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS

FOR

MEMBERSHIP

QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
RIGHT TO VOTE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MEMBER WITHDRAWAL / SUSPENSION / EXPULSION / TERMINATION
ODE OF ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
INDUCTION OF MEMBERS / ELEVATION
CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS

SECTION 1
QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

Filipino Citizen, 18 years of age & above

Of good moral character
Willing to serve
Sponsored by 2 regular member
Filled application form

QUALIFICATIONS
Determined to uphold the principle and objectives
of the Chapter
Willing to abide the Constitution and By Laws, and
MORR
TakeAMATEUR RADIO LICENSURE EXAM
(however, failure to take the exam will not
disqualify membership)
RESTRICTED LAND MOBILE (RLM) LICENSURE is
required only when necessary
Undergo process of recruitment (section 7)

SECTION 2
RIGHTS OF MEMBERS
Right to VOTE
Right to be VOTED to any elective and
appointive office of the Chapter
Right to participate in deliberations during
membership meetings of the Chapter
Right to avail of Chapters facilities and
services
Right to examine all records or books of the
Chapter

SECTION 3
RIGHT TO VOTE

Of GOOD STANDING
Certified by ELECTION COMMMITTEE
1 member = 1 vote
No proxy voting

SECTION 4

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ORGANIZATION

COMMUNITY

FELLOW MEMBERS

GOVERNMENT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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ORGANIZATION

espect and obey the Constitutions, By Laws

nd all meetings set by the BOD
pect the officers and general public
ursue the Chapters objective and purpose and
ld its guiding principles and values
t and faithful in
charging the duties of office
sst the general public whenever necessary
mit all requirements and documents
Fill all membership dues and other assessments
l of an efficient and effective organization

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNITY

Serve w/ compassion, understanding and equal treatment

Provide timely,
relevant and
accurate
information of risks
of life and health in
the community

Make oneself
available in times
of emergencies,
disasters and
calamities

Elicit peoples participation

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FELLOW MEMBERS

MAINTAIN harmonious
relationship NOT TO
COMPETE
Willingly SHARE Oneself
EXPERTISE
RESPOND and ASSIST a fellow
member in distress

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GOVERNMENT

Fulfill ones civic duties

Cooperate with those in authority
Assist the government in its developmental projects

Cooperate with appropriate government and social

welfare agencies in times of national calamities
and emergencies

SECTION 5
MEMBER WITHDRAWAL / SUSPENSION /
EXPULSION / TERMINATION

LIFETIME

MEMBERSHIP
UNLESS
TERMINATION

VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION

Rights,
CO-TERMINUS
Privileges
and Interests

MEMBERSHIP

HOWEVER

Subjected to Displinary Action or under Suspension =

Membership will be STOPPED TEMPORARILY until
completion of sanctioned service

Suspension
Expulsion
Termination

In accordance with the manual of

operation and rules and
regulation of the chapter and the
CBL

MEMBER OR
NON MEMBER

FILE

VS

CHARGES OR
COMPLAINTS
TO

COMPLAINED
MEMBER

BOD SEC

RIGHT OF
DUE PROCESS

BOARD OF
DIRECTORS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL MEETING
DELIBERATE

1/3
2/3

VOTE
VOTE

DECIDE

SUSPENSION
EXPULSION

GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION / EXPULSION

Failure to pay dues

Unexplained absences for at least 3 consecutive meetings
and major operations = D.A. or fine = P50.00 / 2 months
Failure to comply attendance at least 50% of regular and
special meetings without valid reason
Conviction and violation of radio laws and regulations
Continued and repeated violation of radio laws and
regulations
Commission and omission of acts offensive to the Chapter,
a member or general membership

REINSTATEMENT
RESIGNED / TERMINATED MEMBER

REQUEST FOR REINSTATEMENT

SUBMIT

RESIGNATION/ TERMINATION / CLEARANCE OF

MEMBERSHIP FROM OTHER ORGANIZATION
CHAPTERS MEMBERSHIP FORM

BOD SEC

SCREENING COM / BOD

RESOLUTION

SECTION 6
CODE OF ETHICS AND DISCIPLINE
DURING MODULATION

ON MONTHLY MEETINGS

3rd SAT of MONTH / set by BOD

DURING NET CALL

Mon-Sat 8pm, Check-in at least 3 times a week

ALL MEMBERS

REGULAR

FOLLOW ASSIGNED
SCHEDULE EVERY MONTH

PROBITIONARY

PREPARED BY
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

DURING OPERATIONS

OVERT AND COVERT OPERATIONS

OVERT

Unconcealed, explicit, obvious

COVERT

Secret, hidden, undercover

Any participation of member may it be PNP or AFP tactical operation

or performance of police/military duty, function and functions

Personal

Chapter held free from claims and liabilities

PARTICIPATE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!

CHAPTERS PARTICIPATION ON RELIGIOUS,

CHARITABLE, CIVIC OR CULTURAL ACTIVITY

LETTER OR REQUEST

RECOMMENDATION OF CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

SUMBITTED AND APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AS FOR FINAL AUTHORIZATION

RESPONDER
SEEK ASSISTANCE
NEARBY MEMBER

NEARBY MEMBER

ADVICE HEADQUARTERS / CHIEF OF OPERATIONS & ASK FOR APPROVAL

NOTIFY OTHER MEMBERS TO RESPOND

COORDINATE WITH APPROPRIATE AGENCIES

RESPONDER
OBSERVE APPROPRIATE STEPS AND PROCEDURES
TAKE EXTRA-PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
OBSERVE PROPER CARE OF OWN SAFETY AND SECURITY
HAVE DILIGENT DISPOSITION & MAKE GOOD DECISION
REPORT TO OR COORDINATE WITH ASSIGNED COMMANDER
OBSERVE PROPER CONDUCT AND BE PROFESSIONAL

CRIME

RESPONDER
LIMITED ONLY TO CITIZEN ARREST
REPORT
MONITOR
GATHER INFO
DISSEMINATE

COORDINATE WITH
PROPER
AUTHORITIES

AFTER OPERATION
CHIEF OF OPERATIONS

MAKE FACTUAL AND SITUATIONAL REPORT

IF POSSIBLE: SUPPORTED WITH
PRESENTED TO THE
CHAPTER MEMBERS
DURING MONTHLY
MEETINGS

OVERT OPERATIONS

ID

UNIFORM

COVERT OPERATIONS
ONLY REGULAR
MEMBERS ARE
TO ENGAGE

BUSINESS ETHICS
THE NAME OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
& WARNING NETWORK TO TRANSACT
PERSONAL BUSINESS

USE

TO TRANSACT OR PARTICIPATE WITH OTHER

ORAGNIZATIONS WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
USE OF UNIFORM
THE OPERATION UNIFORM IN UNRELATED
OCCASIONS OR EVENTS

WEAR

IN ATTENDING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

OR UN-OFFICIAL OPERATIONS

VIOLATION AND PENALTY

VIOLATIONS AGAINST MANUAL OPERATION, RULES AND REGULATION
WRITTEN CHARGES BY ETHICS AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
SUBMIT TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADDRESS TO THE VIOLATOR/S
RESPOND TO THE CHARGES IN WRITING WITHIN 72 HOURS

ADDRESS BACK TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR FINAL DECISION

PENALTY
SANCTIONED BY
ETHICS AND DISCPLINARY COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEMBER

PROBATIONARY MEMBER

WRITTEN REPRIMAND

AUTOMATICALLY DROP
FROM ROSTER

SUSPENSION FOR ONE OPERATION

TAKES EFFECT AFTER THE LAST MEETING OF MONTH
VIOLATORS ID
SHALL BE SURRENDERED OR CONFISCATED
UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE
ETHICS AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CONSIDERED AS EX-MEMBER
WHO WISHES TO REJOIN

BE TREATED AS AN
PROBITIONARY MEMBER

EXPLUSION

BENEFITS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS ARE REVOKED

COLLECTED CONTRIBUTIONS & FINES FROM A
PENALIZED MEMBER ARE FORFEITED AND ADDED TO
THE CHAPTERS FUND FOR OPERATIONS

BOD SEC

MAKE QUARTERLY REPORT OR AS REQUIRED BY BOD

CONSISTS OF COMMITTED BY
MEMBERS WITH THE IMPOSED
SANCTIONS

APPROVED BY THE ETHICS AND

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

SUMBITTED TO THE NTC AS A REGULAR REPORT

OTHER ETHICAL OFFENDERS

EXTENSION OR IMMEDIATE
MEMBER/S OF THE FAMILY
TRANSGRESSIONS OR VIOLATIONS OF MORR
(MANUAL OPERATION AND RULES AND REGULATION)

OR MISUSE OF CHAPTERS FREQUENCY

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE REGULAR MEMBER =
LIABLE TO THE CHAPTERS MANUAL OPERATION AND
RULES AND REGULATION.
SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE SANCTION/S

SECTION 7
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
SCREENING OF APPLICANT
APPLICANT
APPLICANT

PROBITIONARY/TRAINEE

REGULAR

INITIAL DECISION BY CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

(FURTHER ISSUES) ELEVATED TO THE BOD FOR FINAL DECISION

MEMBERSHIP AND SCREENING COMMITTEE

ASSETS: HIGH STATUS, PROFESSIONAL, CHARACTER,
CAPABILITIES, CONTRIBUTIONS

APPLICANT: PROBITIONARY / TRAINEE MEMBER

PROBITIONARY PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS

APPLICANT

IMMEDIATE ELEVATION TO HONORARY MEMBER

APPLICANT

DETERMINED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT CAN

CONTRIBUTE GREATLY TO THE CHAPTERS DEVELOPMENT,
PROGRESS, PROMOTE EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE PERFORMANCE

ELEVATED TO REGULAR STATUS

BY RESOLUTION

SCREENING AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE AND ITS FUNCTION

COMMITTEE
COMPOSED OF REGULAR MEMBERS
APPOINTED BY BOD
FUNCTIONS
RESPONSIBLE IN PROCESSING AND SCREENING OF APPLICANTS
HAVE THE DISCRETION TO ACCEPT OR DEFER AN APLLICANT
TOGETHER WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Resident within the area of Chapters territorial

jurisdiction
Legal age
Good moral character
Well-accepted by the community
Mentally and physically fit
Keen interest in radio communication
Willingness to render service to the community
Financially stable in the sense of dependability

OTHER PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Barangay Clearance or similar clearances

determined by the Screening and Membership
Com.
2. Doctors Certification of Good Health
3. Copy of Radio Licenses upon radio registration
4. Copy of Community Awards, Citations and the
like if available
5. Chapters Application Form to be filled
out

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS

APPLICANT

RECOMMENDATION OF 2
REGULAR MEMBERS
SPONSORS

ENDORSED TO THE
SCREENING AND
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEEE

GET AFFIRMATION OF THE MAJORITY OF THE REGULAR MEMBERS

GATHERED DURING GENERAL ASSEMBLY

START OF THE PROBITIONARY PERIOD

TRAINEE

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
TRAINEE

6 MONTHS PROBATIONARY PERIOD

POSSIBLE ELEVATION TO REGULAR STATUS BEYOND 3
MONTHS OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD
PROVIDED S/HE EXEMPLIFIES ON THE FF:
Proficiency in using the TEN CODES
Courtesy in radio communication
Active on organizational activities / operations
Promptness in paying all dues and assessments
Punctuality in attending organizational meetings
Participation in Daily Net Calls
Exemplary performance
FINAL REPORT & ENDORSEMENT BY THE
SCREENING AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 8
INDUCTION OF MEMBERS / ELEVATION
INDUCTION /
ELEVATION

REGULAR OR
SPECIAL
MEETING

CEREMONY

RECOMMENDATION AND RESOLUTION OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Immediate after the induction, IDENTIFICATION CARD shall be issued to the newly qualified member
PROBATIONARY IDENTIFICATION CARD may be issued to the Trainee during the probationary period
All IDENTIFICATION CARDS whether probationary, regular or official shall contain EXPIRY DATES printed

SECTION 9
CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERS
REGULAR MEMBER

QUALIFIED AND ACCEPTED MEMBER BY THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS; S/HE MAY HAVE
UNDERGONE THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD OR
IMMEDIATE ELEVATION

PROBATIONARY MEMBER
TRAINEE / GALAXY

QUALIFIED AND ACCEPTED APPLICANT; S/HE

ON PROBATIONARY STATUS OF SIX MONTHS

HONORARY MEMBER

QUALIFIED AND ACCEPTED APPLICANT FOR

IMMEDIATE INDUCTION OR ELEVATION

EXTENSION MEMBER

IMMEDIATE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY OF A

REGULAR MEMBER