DepEd Order No. 47 s.

2014: CONSTITUTION AND BY - LAWS OF THE SUPREME PUPIL GOVERNMENT

AND SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL

1. DepEd Order No. 47, s. 2014 CONSTITUTION AND BY -LAWS OF THE SUPREME PUPIL GOVERNMENTS
AND SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENTS IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OBJECTIVES
CONTENTS

2. OBJECTIVES

3. OBJECTIVES a. To help students develop passionate love of country, values and competencies that will
enable them to realize their full potential and to contribute meaningfully in building the nation;

4. OBJECTIVES b. To help develop a student – friendly, safe and motivating learning environment;

5. OBJECTIVES c. To nurture an inclusive service – oriented, gender – sensitive and environment

conscious community;

6. OBJECTIVES d. To help students to develop self – confidence, critical thinking, problem – solving,
decision – making, and to utilize these skills in contributing towards nation building;

7. OBJECTIVES e. To empower the students to strive for excellence in the academics, leadership and
social responsibility towards being proactive members of the society;

8. OBJECTIVES f. Standardize the By – Laws and Constitution in the Supreme Pupil Governments and
Supreme Student Governments;

9. OBJECTIVES g. Standardize election code for the Supreme Pupil Governments and Supreme Student
Governments to ensure fair, honest, orderly and properly coordinated elections;

10. OBJECTIVES h. Provide reference in monitoring and evaluating the performance of the Supreme
Pupil Governments and Supreme Student Governments;

11. OBJECTIVES i. Harness the Supreme Pupil Governments and Supreme Student Governments as
partners in achieving quality education and academic excellence in school; and

12. OBJECTIVES j. To make available real exposure, experience and learning in responsible and
participative democracy and leadership. x

13. SSG CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE I II III IV V VI VIII IX X XI XII XIII XV XX XVI XVII XVIII XIX VII XIV

14. PREAMBLE

15. PREAMBLE We, the students of (name of school), believing in the need for a better organized
Supreme Pupil Government and Supreme Student Government and in the development of the youth as
future leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By – Laws of the
Supreme Pupil Governments and Supreme Student Governments in Elementary and Secondary Schools
that shall advance, implement and maintain our goals and aspiration, embody the ideas and principles
of freedom, equality, justice and democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and academic
standards of our Alma Mater. x

16. ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS

17. ARTICLE I SECTION 1. This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By –
Laws of the Supreme Pupil Governments and Supreme Student Governments of (name of school) which
shall be hereinafter be referred to as the SPG / SSG.

18. ARTICLE I SECTION 2. For purposes of this Constitution and By- Laws, the following words used shall
have the meaning as ascribed to them in this section. 2.1 SPG refers to the Supreme Pupil Government
2.2 SSG refers to the Supreme Student Government of x

19. ARTICLE II NAME AND DOMICILE

20. ARTICLE II SECTION 1. The name of this Supreme Pupil Government / Supreme Student Government
shall be known as the (name of school) Supreme Pupil Government / Supreme Student Government
which shall hereinafter be referred to as the SPG/SSG.

21. ARTICLE II SECTION 2. The seat of the SPG /SSG shall be located inside the premises of the school. x

22. ARTICLE III DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

23. PRINCIPLES

24. ARTICLE III SECTION 1. The SPG / SSG shall have the power which emanates from the student body. It
shall be autonomous, unified and the highest democratic representative of the student body.

25. ARTICLE III SECTION 2. The SPG / SSG shall uphold and adhere with the Mission Statement of the
Department of Education “to protect and to promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable,
culture – based and complete basic education” where “students learn in a child –friendly, gender –
sensitive, safe and motivating environment”.

26. ARTICLE III 2.1 The Mission Statement of the Department of Education shall serve as the guide of the
SPG / SSG in working to serve the best interest of the student body.

27. ARTICLE III SECTION 3. The SPG / SSG is founded on the principles of participatory democracy,
responsible servant – leadership, collaboration, unity, accountability and efficiency in serving the
student body.

28. ARTICLE III SECTION 4. The SPG / SSG shall be committed in putting these values, principles and
ideals into action through academic, socio – civic, leadership programs and activities.

29. OBJECTIVES
30. ARTICLE III SECTION 5. The SPG / SSG shall be the forefront of the students’ rights and welfare, and
shall be the model of the students’ excellence, grounded on good character, and deep sense of moral
values.

31. ARTICLE III SECTION 6. The SPG / SSG shall have the following objectives: 6.1 to help students
develop passionate love of country, values and competencies that will enable them to realize their full
potential and to contribute meaningfully in building the nation;

32. ARTICLE III SECTION 6. 6.2 to represent the students in the policy – making body of the school
concerning the students’ rights and welfare; 6.3 to help develop a student – friendly, safe and
motivating environment

33. ARTICLE III SECTION 6. 6.4 to nurture an inclusive, service – oriented, gender – sensitive, and
environment conscious community; 6.5 to help develop self – confidence, critical thinking, problem –
solving, decision – making and learning among the student body and to utilize these skills in contributing
towards nation building.

34. ARTICLE III SECTION 6. 6.6 to empower the students to strive for excellence in the academics,
leadership, and social responsibility, to encourage the students to be proactive members of the society;
6.7 to uphold the values, principles and ideals of the Department of Education; 6.8 to serve, to protect
and to promote the rights and welfare of every student.

35. POLICIES

36. ARTICLE III SECTION 7. The SPG / SSG shall be the highest governing body of the students.

37. ARTICLE III SECTION 8. The SPG / SSG shall pursue at all times, the values of honesty and integrity in
service, renouncing all forms of corruption and acts which are contrary to the rules and regulations of
the school and the Department of Education.

38. ARTICLE III SECTION 9. The SPG / SSG shall encourage an open communication and dialogue with
other student organizations, movements, and other sectors of society not inconsistent with its principles
and purposes.

39. ARTICLE III SECTION 10. The SPG / SSG shall remain at all times, accountable and transparent with all
its transactions involving the interest of its constituents who they must serve with outmost
responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency and professionalism.

40. ARTICLE III SECTION 11. The SPG / SSG shall strive to pursue an independent stand, not dictated by
any other sector, other than the students, as long as these are not contrary to the Mission – Vision
Statement and Core Values of the Department of Education.

41. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP

42. ARTICLE IV SECTION 1. All bona fide students of (name of school) are members of the student body
to whom the SPG / SSG shall be committed to serve and to be accountable at all times.
43. ARTICLE V BILL OF RIGHTS

44. ARTICLE V SECTION 1. Every student has the right to learn in an inclusive, child – friendly, gender –
sensitive, safe and motivating environment.

45. ARTICLE V SECTION 2. Every student has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and
expression.

46. ARTICLE V SECTION 3. Every student has the right to avail of all the services offered by the SPG / SSG
which includes but not limited to organizing, joining and actively participating in clubs, organizations,
groups and other associations for purposes not contrary to existing policies.

47. ARTICLE V SECTION 4. Every student has the right to conduct and to actively participate in all school
activities and programs.

48. ARTICLE V SECTION 5. Every student has the right to information of the programs, rules, policies,
regulations and other matters concerning them.

49. ARTICLE V SECTION 6. Every student has the right to suffrage, to apply for a position, to nominate,
and to be elected into office, and to exercise electoral practices.

50. ARTICLE V SECTION 7. Every student has the right to responsible and independent operation of the
student elections ans student publication

51. ARTICLE V SECTION 8. Every student has the right to proper representation and participation in
different meetings and assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of the student body.

52. ARTICLE V SECTION 9. Every student has the right to recall their SPG / SSG representatives.

53. ARTICLE V SECTION 10. Every student has the right to due process.

54. ARTICLE V SECTION 11. Every student has the right to professional competence from the teachers
and school administration.

55. ARTICLE V SECTION 12. Every student has the right to be academically evaluated based on equal and
objective criteria.

56. ARTICLE V SECTION 13. Every student has the right to an open and regular student – teacher and
student – school administration dialogue.

57. ARTICLE V SECTION 14. Every student has the right to freely and responsibly express their concerns,
views and grievances.

58. ARTICLE V SECTION 15. Every student has the right to equal, legitimate and responsible use of
adequate, safe, clean and efficient school facilities.
59. ARTICLE V SECTION 16. All the rights as specified in DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 entitled DepEd Child
Protection Policy but are nit specified herein are included as rights of the students.

60. ARTICLE VI DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS

61. ARTICLE VI SECTION 1. Every student has the responsibility to observe and to uphold the laws of the
Republic of the Philippines, the rules and regulations of the School, and this Constitution at all times.

62. ARTICLE VI SECTION 2. Every student shall exercise his / her rights responsibly and in good faith.

63. ARTICLE VI SECTION 3. Every student shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts and
objectives of the SPG / SSG, the School and the Department of Education.

64. ARTICLE VI SECTION 4. Every student shall uphold the values of honesty and intergrity.

65. ARTICLE VI SECTION 5. Every student shall endeavor to achieve academic excellence and shall abide
by the rules and regulations governing his / her academic responsibilities.

66. ARTICLE VI SECTION 6. Every student shall pursue to nurture an inclusive, service – oriented, gender
– sensitive, and environment conscious community.

67. ARTICLE VI SECTION 7. Every student shall abide by the Supreme Pupil Government and Supreme
Student Government Constitution and By – Laws.

68. ARTICLE VI SECTION 8. Every student shall support the activities and programs of the SPG / SSG and
the Department of Education as approved by the appropriate DepEd issuances.

69. ARTICLE VI SECTION 9. Every student shall strive to become a better proactive member of the society
and to contribute in the development of his / her community.

70. ARTICLE VII POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SPG / SSG

71. ARTICLE VII SECTION 1. The SPG / SSG shall be the highest governing body of the entire studentry.

72. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. The SPG / SSG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

73. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.1 To uphold and enforce the provisions of the Supreme Pupil Government /
Supreme Student Government By – Laws and Constitution;

74. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.2 To support and to promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and objectives
of the SPG / SSG, the School and the Department of Education;

75. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.3 To ensure fair, efficient, and effective delivery of services to student
body;

76. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.4 To formulate and to recommend programs that will address relevant
issues and concerns of the students;
77. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.5 To plan, to implement, and to inforce policies designed to protect and
promote the students’ rights and welfare;

78. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.6 To monitor and to evaluate the students’ activities in the school and in
the community;

79. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.7 To create committees as may be necessary to address the needs of the
students;

80. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.7 To create committees as may be necessary to address the needs of the
students;

81. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.8 To make recommendations to school authorities regarding student
matters, affairs and activities;

82. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.9 To serve as a representative of the students in voicing their opinions,
suggestions and grievances;

83. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.10 To participate in the crafting and formulation of School Improvement
Plan (SIP)

84. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.11 To act as a Coordinating Council of all co – curricular organizations in the
School;

85. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.12 To have such powers and duties as the school authorities and the
student body may, from time to time, grant or delegate, consistent with stated principles, objectives and
school policies;

86. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.13 To spearhead all DepEd driven thrusts, projects, programs and activities
of the SPG / SSG;

87. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.14 To monitor and to coordinate with the Supreme Pupil Government /
Supreme Student Government Commission on Elections every election period;

88. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.15 To monitor and to coordinate elections of other recognized campus co –
curricular organizations;

89. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.16 To recommend to the School Head granting, renewal or revocation of
accreditations of campus student organizations;

90. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.17 To turn over financial assets, papers, documents, properties and other
responsibilities to the incoming SPG / SSG Officers; and,

91. ARTICLE VII SECTION 2. 2.18 To submit financial and accomplishment reports to the school
authorities on a monthly basis. A terminal report must be submitted to the school authorities and the
incoming SPG / SSG Officers during the turn – over of responsibilities.
92. ARTICLE VIII COMPOSITION, ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SPG / SSG

93. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 1. The officers of the SPG are the duty elected President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer and Grade Level Councilors.

94. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 2. The officers of the SSG are the duty elected President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer, Grade Level Chairperson if and
the Grade Level Representatives.

95. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 3. The Grade Level Councilor / Grade Level Representative who shall get the
highest number of votes among the elected Grade Level Councilor / Grade Level Representative in their
respective grade level shall serve as the Grade Level Chairperson of the grade level concerned.

96. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 4. All SPG / SSG elections shall be conducted school - wide annually

97. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 5. The campaign procedures and elections shall be in accordance with the SPG
/ SSG COMELEC Standard Election Code.

98. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 6. Candidates for all the SPG / SSG elective positions shall:

99. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 6. Candidates for all the SPG / SSG elective positions shall:

100. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 6. 6.1 Be bona fide students; 6.2 Be of good academic standing with a general
average of 85 and above without any failing grade during the 1st to 3rd grading period of the current
school year;

101. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 6. 6.3 Be of good moral character; 6.4 Have not been subjected to any
disciplinary sanction; 6.5 Have submitted the SPG / SSG Election Application Packet to be approved by a
representative of the SPG / SSG Commission on Elections;

102. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 7. Once elected, all SPG / SSG Officers, excerpt the Grade Level Chairpersons,
Councilors and Representatives, shall be considered resigned and ineligible from all major elective or
appointive positions in other clubs and organizations. Major appointive positions shall refer to the
positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace
Officer or equivalent positions, including Editor – in – Chief, Managing Editor and Associate Editor of the
School Paper or Publication.

103. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 8. No residency shall be required of the candidates for all the SPG / SSG
elective positions.

104. ARTICLE VIII SECTION 8. The officers of the SPG / SSG shall hold office for one (1) school year.

105. ARTICLE IX DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

106. SECTION 1 SPG / SSG PRESIDENT

107. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. The SPG / SSG President shall be the chief executive officer of the SPG/ SSG.
He / She shall have the following duties:

108. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. 1.1 Officially represent the student body at any function on off the campus;
1.2 Preside over all meetings and / or may designate another officer to preside a specific meeting; 1.3
Serve as ex-officio member of all executive committees;

109. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. 1.4 Enforce this Constitution, By – Laws and other regulations that may be
promulgated; 1.5 Sign all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondences, and
other official papers of the SPG / SSG;

110. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. 1.6 Represent the SPG / SSG or designate his / her representative for any
external or internal affairs / functions; 1.7 Head the Coordinating Council of School Co – Curricular
Organizations; 1.8 Implement SPG / SSG programs and projects;

111. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. 1.9 Create Ad Hoc Committees, as the need arises. The Chairperson shall be
appointed by the SPG / SSG President; and, 1.10 Perform other functions inherent and incidental to his /
her office.

112. SECTION 2 VICE PRESIDENT

113. ARTICLE IX SECTION 2. The Vice President shall have the following duties: 2.1 Assist the President in
all matters where his / her assistance is necessary; 2.2 Assume the Office of the President should the
position become vacant;

114. ARTICLE IX SECTION 2. 2.3 Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of
activities; 2.4 Head the Internal Affairs Committee, conceptualize programs and projects and plan
activities with the Grade Level Councilors / Representatives; and,

115. ARTICLE IX SECTION 2. 2.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

116. SECTION 3 SECRETARY

117. ARTICLE IX SECTION 3. The Secretary shall have the following duties: 3.1 Keep accurate records of
the minutes and document proceedings of every meeting; 3.2 Keep a file of all pertinent documents and
papers of the SPG / SSG and make them accessible to the student body;

118. ARTICLE IX SECTION 3. 3.3 Provide immediate documentations and reports for every implemented
project; 3.4 Call and prepare all notices of SPG / SSG meetings; 3.5 Head of SPG / SSG Secretariat; and,
3.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

119. SECTION 4 TREASURER

120. ARTICLE IX SECTION 4. The Treasurer shall have the following duties: 4.1 Keep all financial records
of the SPG / SSG and be one responsible for any information related to the student activity fund; 4.2
Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SPG / SSG’s funds;
121. ARTICLE IX SECTION 4. 4.3 Prepare the annual budget of the SPG / SSG; 4.4 Prepare accurate and
transparent financial reports every month, after every activity, and at the end of term; 4.5 Formulate
pertinent financial guidelines for the organization;

122. ARTICLE IX SECTION 4. 4.6 Serve as an ex – officio member of any and all Financial Committee for
the purpose of considering budgetary, and / or financial matters of the SPG / SSG; 4.7 Conduct an
inventory of all SPG / SSG property and submit a report, in writing, of it condition and state; and, 4.8
Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

123. SECTION 5 AUDITOR

124. ARTICLE IX SECTION 5. The Auditor shall have the following duties: 5.1 Certify the legitimacy and
correctness of the disbursement of funds; 5.2 Audit all expenditures of the SPG / SSG funds; 5.3 Assist
the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;

125. ARTICLE IX SECTION 5. 5.4 Keep and update inventory of all the SPG / SSG’s property; 5.5 Act as the
assistant head of the Finance Committee; and, 5.3 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

126. SECTION 6 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER / P.I.O

127. ARTICLE IX SECTION 6. The Public Information Officer shall have the following duties: 6.1
Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SPG / SSG; 6.2 Build and maintain a credible
image of the SPG / SSG; 6.3 Take charge in the promotion of SPG / SSG projects and activities;

128. ARTICLE IX SECTION 6. 6.4 Head the Publicity Committee; and, 6.5 Perform other duties assigned by
the SPG / SSG.

129. SECTION 7 PEACE OFFICER / P.O.

130. ARTICLE IX SECTION 7. The Peace Officer shall have the following duties: 7.1 Help the presiding
officer to maintain peace and order during meetings; 7.2 Act as disciplinary officer, if necessary; 7.3
Maintain peace and order within the premises of the school;

131. ARTICLE IX SECTION 7. 7.4 Act as chief peace officer and over all Sergeant-at-Arms of subordinate
organization and classes; 7.5 Chair the Students’ Welfare Committee and appoint its members; and, 7.6
Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

132. SECTION 9 GRADE LEVEL COUNCILOR/S

133. ARTICLE IX SECTION 8. The Grade Level Chairperson/s shall have the following duties: 8.1 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; 8.2 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

134. SECTION 9 GRADE LEVEL CHAIRPERSON/S AND REPRESENTATIVE/S

135. ARTICLE IX SECTION 9. The Grade Level Councilor/s and Representative/s shall have the following
duties: 9.1 Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SPG / SSG; 9.2 Serve as the
grievance desk for their respective grade level;

136. ARTICLE IX SECTION 9. 9.3 Conceptualize and implement programs and projects for their respective
grade level; 9.4 Assist in the effective implementation of the SPG / SSG’s programs and projects; and, 9.5
Perform other duties assigned by the SPG / SSG.

137. ARTICLE X PERMANENT COMMITTEES IN THE PUPIL / STUDENT GOVERNMENT

138. ARTICLE X SECTION 1. There shall be seven (7) permanent committees in the SPG / SSG; namely, the
Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, Secretariat Committee, Finance Committee, Publicity
Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee and Special Projects Committees. Members of each
committee in the SPG / SSG shall be appointed by the President from among the officers of the
homeroom organizations upon which the recommendation of the chairperson of the committee.

139. ARTICLE X SECTION 2. The Executive Committee shall be headed by the President and shall act as
the administrative arm of the SPG / SSG.

140. ARTICLE X SECTION 3. The Internal Affairs Committee shall be headed by the Vice President and
shall take charge of all the matters regarding the members of the SPG / SSG and their functions.

141. ARTICLE X SECTION 4. The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary shall be the official SPG /
SSG work group.

142. ARTICLE X SECTION 5. The Finance Committee shall be headed by the Treasurer and shall be
assisted by the Auditor. This committee shall take charge of all monetary matters and properties of the
SPG / SSG.

143. ARTICLE X SECTION 6. The Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public Information Officer
and shall be responsible for disseminating information on matters concerning the SPG / SSG.

144. ARTICLE X SECTION 7. The Students’ Welfare Committee shall be headed by the Peace Officer and
shall look after the rights of the students and act upon their complaints.

145. ARTICLE X SECTION 8. The Special Projects Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by
the President and shall implement special programs and projects of the Department of Education.

146. ARTICLE X SECTION 9. Other committees, permanent or ad hoc and in nature, may be created by
the SPG / SSG as the need arises.

147. ARTICLE XI HOMEROOM CLASS ORGANIZATIONS

148. ARTICLE XI SECTION 1. There shall be a homeroom class organization in every section composed of
officers parallel to the organizational structure of the SPG / SSG.
149. ARTICLE XI SECTION 2. The homeroom class organization shall be responsible in implementing
programs and projects of each class.

150. ARTICLE XI SECTION 3. The homeroom class organization shall assist the SPG / SSG in implementing
its programs and projects.

151. ARTICLE XI SECTION 4. The homeroom class organization shall be guided by the designated class
adviser who must be part of the teaching staff of the school.

152. ARTICLE XII COORDINATING COUNCIL OF CAMPUS CO-CURRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS

153. ARTICLE XII SECTION 1. The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the SPG / SSG
as the Chairperson.

154. ARTICLE XII SECTION 2. The Coordinating Council shall be composed of the different Presidents of
all recognize legitimate campus co-curricular organizations.

155. ARTICLE XII SECTION 3. The Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:

156. ARTICLE XII 3.1 Coordinate school - wide activities, which need the participation and involvement of
the whole student body. 3.2 Provide and support a consultative mechanism and support for the
implementation of the various programs and projects of all co-curricular organizations.

157. ARTICLE XII 3.3 Plan programs and synchronize student activities in the campus. 3.4 Serve as a
venue to present accomplishment report, financial reports and such other reports of the SPG / SSG and
other organization as are necessary or required; and,

158. ARTICLE XII 3.5 Set rules and standards for the collection of membership fees or contributions by
recognized campus co – curricular clubs or organizations for the approval of the School Head.

159. ARTICLE XII SECTION 4. The Coordinating Council shall meet at least once a month or upon notice of
the Chairperson or upon the request of any of its members as often as the council may deem necessary.

160. ARTICLE XII SECTION 5. The School Head shall serve as the Adviser of the Coordinating Council. As
such, all resolutions and agreements arrived at by the Coordinating Council shall be the noted by the
School Head.

161. ARTICLE XIII ADVISER

162. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 1. The SPG / SSG Adviser shall be endorsed to the School Head from among
the three (3) teacher – nominees submitted by the newly – elected SPG / SSG officers through a
resolution.

163. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 2. The SPG / SSG Adviser shall have the following qualifications: 2.1 Have
experience organizational management; 2.2 With good character and reputation in the school and
community;
164. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 2. 2.3 Competent, able and willing to work with the student leaders from
planning to implementation of projects, programs and activities.

165. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 3. The SPG / SSG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects, activities and
meetings of the SPG / SSG at all times.

166. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 4. The Advisorhip in the SPG / SSG Adviser shall be equivalent to one teaching
load as per Republic Act No. 4670

167. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 5. The SPG / SSG COMELEC Adviser shall be endorsed to the School Head from
among the three (3) teacher – nominees submitted by the COMELEC Chair through a resolution.

168. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 6. The SPG / SSG COMELEC Adviser shall have the following qualifications: 6.1
Have experience organizational management; 6.2 With good character and reputation in the school and
community;

169. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 6. 6.3 Must be non – partisan and experienced in handling student
government elections.

170. ARTICLE XIII SECTION 7. The SPG / SSG COMELEC Adviser shall monitor all activities and meetings of
the SPG / SSG COMELEC at all times.

171. ARTICLE XIV COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

172. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 1. The Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the SPG / SSG
COMELEC, shall be established within twenty one (21) days before the day of election.

173. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 2. The SPG / SSG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will manage the
electoral process, including the campaign.

174. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 3. The SPG / SSG COMELEC members shall have the following qualifications:
3.1 Must be non – partisan; 3.2 Do not have a vested interest in the election; and 3.3 Not in any way
related to any of the candidates.

175. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 4. The composition of the members in the SPG COMELEC shall be three (3)
from Grade 4 and Grade 5 and four (4) from Grade 6.

176. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 5. The composition of the members in the SSG COMELEC shall be three (3)
from each Grade level.

177. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 6. The members of the SPG / SSG COMELEC shall be select a Chairperson
among its members.

178. ARTICLE XIV SECTION 7. The SPG / SSG COMELEC shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
179. ARTICLE XIV 7.1 Conduct fair, honest and systematic elections; 7.2 Adhere to the Standard SPG /
SSG Election Code; 7.3 Validate the electoral proceedings and results; 7.4 Accept or revoke candidacy;

180. ARTICLE XIV 7.5 Proclaim the new set of officers; 7.6 Keep all pertinent election papers/documents;
7.7 Decide on protestd relative to the conduct and result of the elections

181. ARTICLE XIV 7.8 Prepare and distribute the necessary election paraphernalia, certificate of
candidacy forms and other election related materials before, during, and after the election; and,

182. ARTICLE XIV 7.9 Disqualify candidates who have violated any of the guidelines, which have been
promulgated.

183. ARTICLE XV THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

184. ARTICLE XV SECTION 1. The General Assembly of the SPG / SSG shall be composed of all elected
Homeroom Class Organization Presidents of the school.

185. ARTICLE XV SECTION 2. The General Assembly shall be a forum for information and consultations,
which decisions shall be significantly considered.

186. ARTICLE XV SECTION 3. The General Assembly shall be convened by the SPG / SSG President once
every two months and as the need arises.

187. ARTICLE XVI MEMBERSHIP TO THE DIVISION, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FEDERATIONS OF
SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENTS

188. ARTICLE XVI SECTION 1. The SSG, shall be, and shall remain to be, an automatic member of the
Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme Student Governments.

189. ARTICLE XVI SECTION 2. As such, this SSG shall abide by the rules and regulations issued by the
proper federation consistent with the policies and guidelines of the Department of Education.

190. ARTICLE XVII MEETING AND QUORUM

191. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 1. The SPG / SSG shall conduct regular meetings every first week of the
month or as agreed upon by the officers of the SPG / SSG.

192. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 2. Special meetings of the SPG / SSG may be called upon by the President or
by a majority of the SPG / SSG officers.

193. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 3. Majority of the officers of the SSG (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.

194. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 4. Each member of the SPG / SSG is entitled to only one vote.

195. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 5. If the votes end in draw, the SPG / SSG President or the Acting Chair of the
meetings shall cast the vote to break the tie.

196. ARTICLE XVII SECTION 6. No proxy shall be allowed when voting.

197. ARTICLE XVIII FINANCE

198. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 1. All receipts of moneys from all sources shall be evidenced by
acknowledgement receipts.

199. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 2. A monthly report on the receipts and / or collections made by signed
Treasurer and the President, and noted by the SPG / SSG Adviser shall be posted on the SPG / SSG
Bulletin Board and be submitted to the School Head.

200. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 3. The SPG / SSG shall deposit all funds received collected and shall maintain
banking connection for the regular and savings account of the SPG / SSG.

201. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 4. The organization may accept cash donations from any member or any
public or private person or institution, for as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the
SPG / SSG.

202. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 5. The SPG / SSG may undertake fund – raising activities to subsidize its
projects and activities for as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SPG / SSG.

203. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 6. The SPG / SSG shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the
disbursement of its funds, provided that it shall be actually, directly and exclusively used to support and
/ or finance SPG / SSG programs, projects and activities.

204. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 7. All disbursement and bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance with
the programs, projects and activities of the SPG / SSG embodied in the yearly action plan endorsed by
the SPG / SSG Adviser and duly approved by the School Head.

205. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 8. The SPG / SSG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all
fund disbursements and bank withdrawals of the SPG / SS. All fund disbursements and bank withdrawals
must be accompanied with an SPG / SSG resolution duty noted by the SPG / SSG Adviser. All expenses
must be supported by official receipts. The School Head shall be provided a copy of all these resolutions
relative the disbursement made.

206. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 9. The SPG / SSG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate
financial guidelines for proper financial management.

207. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 10. At the end of every activity, the SPG / SSG shall liquidate expenses
before another disbursement. Without this, the succeeding bank withdrawals shall not be authorized.
Funds of the SPG / SSG shall be audited at the end of the term of the SPG / SSG and at the end of every
activity.

208. ARTICLE XVIII SECTION 11. Financial statements shall be posted in the SPG / SSG Bulletin Board
every month, printed in every issue of the school paper and the School Head must be furnished with a
copy.

209. ARTICLE XIX IMPEACHMENT, RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES

210. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 1. The officers of the SPG / SSG may be impeached on the following grounds:
1.3 Non – attendance in both regular and special meetings for three (3) times without valid cause; and,
1.4 Abuse or misuse of power and authority.

211. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 1. The officers of the SPG / SSG may be impeached on the following grounds:
1.1 Culpable violations of the Constitution and By-Laws; 1.2 Gross misconduct, violence to person in
authority, negligence, and disloyalty to the cause of the SPG / SSG and the school;

212. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 2. Two-third (2/3) vote of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide
after hearing a case of impeachment.

213. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 3. The decision of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer
charged shall be informed twenty (20) days prior to his/her impeachment case proceedings, of the
charge/charges and against him/her, to afford him/her the opportunity to heard with or without a
counsel in his/her defense.

214. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 4. Resignation of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take effect five
(5) days after the approval of the majority of the SPG / SSG officers.

215. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 5. Resignation of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take
immediately after the approval of the appointing authority.

216. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 6. Any vacancy in any of the position for the reason of death, resignation,
impeachment, shall be filled, subject to the recommendation of the SPG / SSG.

217. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 7. Any vacancy in the SPG / SSG, except the position of the President, shall be
filled within ten (10) school days from the day the position is rendered or considered vacant, by
appointment of the President from among the officers of the SSG. Immediately upon the appointment,
the officer appointed shall serve the remaining period.

218. ARTICLE XIX SECTION 8. The SPG / SSG COMELEC shall certify as the vacancy occurring in the SPG /
SSG and the SPG / SSG Adviser shall certify the fact of appointment of the officer to the vacant position.

219. ARTICLE XX RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

220. ARTICLE XX SECTION 1. This Constitution and By- Laws may be amended or modified in full or in
part once every three (3) years from its official issuance through a DepEd Order or Memorandum.

221. ARTICLE XX SECTION 2. The school SPG / SSG, the Division and/or Regional Federations of Student
Governments may propose amendments. Such proposal shall be carried through a resolution duly
signed and concurred in by a majority vote of the School SPG / SSG officers, the Division or Regional
Federation officers concerned voting separately.

222. ARTICLE XX SECTION 3. Proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the Office of the
Undersecretary for Regional Operations at least one (1) month before the holding any national
conference or events organized for the purpose, where the same shall be submitted for consultation,
discussion and deliberation.

223. ARTICLE XX SECTION 4. Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately
upon its ratification, and approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.