Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XII
ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL
Arizona, Midsayap, Cotabato

ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT

We, the students of ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL, with the help of Almighty God, believing in the need for a better
organized student government and in the development of the youth as future leaders of the nation, forming a
unified student organization that shall advance, implement, and maintain our goals and aspirations, embody the
ideals and principles of freedom, equality, justice and democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and the
academic standards of our Alma Mater, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By-Laws of
Arizona High School Supreme Student Government.

THE ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT CONSTITUTION

AND BY-LAWS

Revised Standard Constitution and By-Laws of the

Supreme Student Governments in Secondary Schools

Adopted in its Entirety as

THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL SUPREME STUDENT
GOVERNMENT

[DepEd Order No. 47,series of 2014]

PREAMBLE

We, the students of ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL believing in the need for a better organized 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 Student Governments in Secondary Schools that shall advance,
implement, and maintain our goals and aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality, justice
and democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and the academic standards of our Alma Mater.

ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme
Student Government of Arizona High School which shall hereinafter referred to as the SSG.

Section 2. For purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student Government of
Arizona High School.
ARTICLE II
NAME AND DOMICILE

Section 1. The name of the organization shall be known as the Arizona High School
Supreme Student Government.

Section 2. The office of the SSG shall be located inside the premises of Arizona High
School located at Brgy. Arizona, Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines.

ARTICLE III
 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES

Principles

Section 1. The SSG of Arizona High School shall have the power which emanates from
the student body. It shall be an autonomous, unified, and the highest democratic representative of the
student body.

Section 2. The SSG of Arizona High School shall uphold and adhere with the Mission
Statement of the Department of Education “to protect and promote the right of every Filipino to quality,
equitable, culture-based and complete basic education” where “student learn in a child friendly, gender-
sensitive, safe and motivating environment”.

2.1 The Mission Statement of the Department of Education shall serve as the guide of the SGG in working
to serve the best interest of the student body.

Section 3. The SSG is founded on the principles of participatory democracy, responsible servant-
leadership, collaboration, unity, accountability, and efficiency in serving the student body.

Section 4. The SSG shall be committed in putting these values, principles, and ideals in to action
through academic, socio-civic, leadership programs and activities.

Objectives

Section 5. The SSG shall be the forefront of thr students’ rights and welfare, and shall be the model
of the students’ excellence, grounded on good character, and deep sense of moral values.

Section 6. The Supreme Student Government 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;
6.2 To represent the students in the policy making body of the school concerning students’ welfare;
6.3 To help develop student-friendly, safe, and motivating learning environment;
6.4 To nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive, an 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 this skills in contributing towards nation building;
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 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 Policies.

Section 7. The SSG shall be the highest governing body of the students.
Section 8. The 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.
Section 9. The SSG shall encourage an open communication and dialogue with other student organizations,
movements, and other sectors of society not in consistent with its principles and purposes.
Section 10. The SSG shall remain at all times, accountable and transparent with all of its transactions involving
the interest of its constituents who they may serve with outmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty,
efficiency, and professionalism.
Section 11. The 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.

ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. All bona fide students of Arizona High School are members of the student body
to whom the SSG shall be committed to serve and to be accountable at all times.

ARTICLE V
BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 1. Every student has the right to learn in an inclusive, child-friendly, gender-sensitive,
safe and motivating environment.

Section 2. Every student has the right to enjoy responsible freedom of speech and expression.

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

Section 4. Every student has the right to conduct and participate in all school activities and
programs.

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

Section 6. Every student has the right to suffrage, to apply for position, to nominate and to be
elected into office, and to exercise other electoral practices..

Section 7. Every students has the right to be responsible and independent operation of the student elections
and student publications.

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.

Section 9. Every student has the right to recall their SSG representatives.

Section 10. Every student has the right to due process.

Section 11. Every student has the right to professional competence from the teachers and school
administration.

Section 12. Every student has the right to be academically evaluated based on equal
and objective criteria.
Section 13. Every student has the right to be academically based on equal and objective criteria.

Section 14. Every student has the right to freely and responsibly express their concerns,
views, and grievance.
Section 15 Every student has the right to equal, legitimate, and responsible use of adequate,
safe, clean, and efficient school facilities.
Section 16 All other rights as specified in DepED Order No. 40,s 2012 entitled DepED Child
Protection Policy but are not specified here in are included as the rights of the
students.

ARTICLE VI
DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS

Section 1. Every student has the responsibility to observe the laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, and the rules and regulations of the School, and this constitution at all times.

Section 2 Every student shall exercise his/her rights responsibly and good faith.
Section 3 Every student shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and objectives of the SSG,
the School, and the Department of Education.
Section 4 Every Student shall uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
Section 5 Every student shall endeavour to achieve academic excellence and shall abide by the rules and
regulations governing his/her academic responsibilities.
Section 6 Every student shall pursue to nurture an exclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive, and
environment conscious community.
Section 7 Every student shall be abide by the Supreme Pupil Government and Supreme Student
Government Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 8 Every student shall support the activities and programs of the SSG and the Department of
Education as approved by the appropriate Deped issuances.
Section 9 Every student shall strive to become a proactive member of the society and to contribute in the
development of his/her community

ARTICLE VII
POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Section 1. The Supreme Student Government shall be the highest governing body of the entire Arizona High
School studentry.

Section 2. The SSG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
2.1. To uphold and enforce the provisions of the Supreme Pupil Government/
Supreme Student Government By-Laws and Constitution;

2.2. To support and to promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and objectives of
the SSG, the School, and the Department of Education;

2.3. To ensure fair, efficient, and effective delivery of services to student body;

2.4. To formulate and to recommend programs that will address relevant issues
and concerns of the students;

2.5. To plan, to implement, and to enforce policies designed to protect and

promote the students’ rights and welfare;

2.6. To monitor and to evaluate the students’ activities in the school and in the
community;

2.7. To create committees as may be necessary to address the needs of the students;

2.8. To make recommendations to school authorities regarding student matters,

affairs, and activities;

2.9. To serve as a representative of the students in voicing their opinions,

suggestions and grievances;

2.10. To participate in the crafting and formulation of School Improvement Plans (SIPs);

2.11. To act as a Coordinating Council of all co-curricular organizations in the school;

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;

2.13. To spearhead all DepEd driven thrusts, projects, programs, and activities of the
SSG;

2.14. To monitor and to coordinate with the Supreme Student Government

Commission on Elections every election period;

2.15. To monitor and to coordinate elections of other recognized campus co-

curricular organizations;

2.16. To recommend to the School Head the granting, renewal or revocation of

accreditation of campus student organization;
 2.17. To turn over financial assets, papers, documents, properties, and other
responsibilities to the coming SSG Officers; and ,

2.18. To submit financial and accomplishment reports to the school authorities on

the monthly basis. A terminal report must be submitted to the school authorities and the
incoming SSG Officers during the turn over of responsibilities.

ARTICLE VIII
COMPOSITION, ELECTION, QUALIFICATIONS AND
TERM OF OFFICE OF THE SSG

Section1 The officers of the SSG are the duly elected President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer, and Grade Level
Councilors.

Section 2 The Officers of the SSG are the duly elected President, Vice- President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer, Grade Level Chairperson if
applicable and the Grade Level Representatives.

Section3 The Grade Level Councilor / Grade Level Representative who shall get the highest number of votes
among the elected Grade Level Councilors / Representatives in their Respective grade level shall
serve as the Grade Level Chairperson of the grade level concerned.

Section 4 All SSG elections shall be conducted school-wide annually.

Section 5 The campaign procedures and election shall be in accordance with the SSG COMELEC
Standard Election Code.

Section 6 Candidates for all the SG elective positions shall:

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;

6.3. Be of good moral Character;

6.4. Have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction;

6.5. Have submitted the SSG Election Application Packet to be approved

by a representative of the SSG Commission on Elections;

Section 7 Once elected, all SSG Officers, excepted 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 elective or appointive positions shall refer to the
positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer
or equivalent positions, including Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and Associate Editor of the
School Paper or Publication.

Section 8 No residency shall be required of the candidates for all the SSG elective positions.

Section 9 The officers of the SSG shall old office for one (1) school year.

ARTICLE IX
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

Section 1 The SSG President shall be the chief executive officer of the SSG.
He / She Shall have the following duties:

1.1. Officially represent the student body at any function on or off the campus;

1.2. Preside over all meeting and / or may designated another officer to preside for a specific
meeting;
 1.3. Serve as ex –officio member of all executive committees;

1.4. Enforce this constitution, By-Laws, and other regulations that maybe promulgated;

1.5. Sign all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondence and other
official papers of SSG;

1.6. Represent the SSG or designated his/her representative for any external/internal
affairs / functions;

1.7. Head the Coordinating Council of school Co-Curricular Organizations;

1.8. Create Ad Hoc committees, as the need arises. The chairperson of which shall be
appointed by the SSG President; and

1.9. Perform other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.

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;

2.3. Supervise member in planning and arranging meeting, or programs of activities;

2.4. Head the Internal Affairs Committee, conceptualize programs, projects, and
plan activities with the Grade Level Councillors/Representative; and,

2.5. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 3 The Secretary shall have the following duties;

3.1. Keep accurate records of the minutes and documents proceeding in every meeting;

3.2. Keep a file of all the pertinent documents and papers of the SSG and
make them accessible to the student body;

3.3. Provide immediate documents and reports for every implemented project;

3.4. Call and prepare all notices of SSG meetings;

3.5. Head the SSG Secretariat; and;

3.6. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 4 The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

2.3. Keep all financial records of the SSG and be the one responsible for
any information related to the student activity fund;

2.4. Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SSG’s Funds;

2.5. Prepare the annual budget of the SSG;

2.6. Prepare accurate and transparent financial reports every month, after every
activity, and at the end of term;

2.7. Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organizations.

2.8. Serve as an ex-officio member of any and all Finance Committee for the
purpose of considering budgetary and/ or financial matters of the SSG;

2.9. Conduct an inventory of all SSG Property and submit a report, in writing, of each. condition
and state; and,

2.10. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

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 SSG funds;

5.3. Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;

5.4. Keep and update the inventory of all the SSG property:

5.5. Act as the assistant head of the Financial Committee; and,

5.6. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 6 The Public Information Officer shall have the following duties:

6.1. Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SSG;

6.2. Build and maintain a credible image for the SSG;

6.3. Take charge in promotion of SSG projects and activities;

6.4. Head the Publicity Committee; and,

6.5. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 7 The Peace Officer shall have the following duties:

7.1. Help the presiding officer in maintaining the peace and order during the
meetings;

7.2. Act as disciplinary officer, if necessary;

7.3. Maintain peace and order within the premises of the school;

7.4. Act as chief peace officer and over all Sergeants-at-arms of subordinate
organizations and classes;

7.5. Chair the students’ Welfare Committee and appoint its members; and,

7.6. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 8 The Grade Level Chairperson/s shall have the following duties:

8.1. Act as the grade level head coordinator of all SSG programs and
projects to the Grade Level Councillor/s / Representative’s of his/her grade level;

8.2. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

Section 9 The Grade Level Councillor/s shall have the following duties:

9.1. Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SSG;

9.2. Serve as the grievance desk of their respective grade level;

9.3. Conceptualize and implement programs and projects, and recommend

policies for their respective grade level;

9.4. Assists in the effective implementation of the SSG’s Programs and

projects: and,

9.5. Perform other duties assigned by the SSG.

 ARTICLE X
PERMANENT COMMITTEES IN THE SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Section 1. There shall be seven (7) permanent committees in the SSG; namely, the Executive Committee, Internal
Affairs Committee, Secretariat, Finance Committee, Publicity Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee and
Special Projects Committee. Members of each committee in the SSG shall be appointed by the president from
among the officers of the homeroom organization upon the recommendation of the Chairperson of the committee.

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be headed by the President and shall act as the administrative arm of
the SSG.

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 SSG and their functions.

Section 4. The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary shall be the official SSG work group.

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 SSG.

Section 6. The Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public Information Officer and shall be responsible
for disseminating information on matters concerning the SSG.

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.

Section 8. The Special Projects Committee shall be headed by a person appointed by the president and shall
implement programs and projects of the Department of Education.

Section 9. Other committees, permanent or ad hoc and in nature, may be created by the SSG as the need arises.

ARTICLE XI
HOMEROOM CLASS ORGANIZATIONS

Section 1. There shall be a homeroom class organization in every section composed of officers parallel to the
organizational structure of the SSG.

Section 2. The homeroom class organization shall be responsible in implementing programs and projects of
each class.

Section 3. The homeroom class organization shall assist the SSG in implementing its programs and projects.

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.

ARTICLE XII
COORDINATING COUNCIL OF CAMPUS CO-CORRICULAR ORGANIZATIONS

Section 1. The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the Supreme Student
Government as the Chairperson.

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

Section 3. The Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:

3.1 Coordinate school-wide activities, which need the participation and involvement of the
whole studentry;

3.2 Provide a consultative mechanism and support for the implementation of

the various programs and projects of all co-curricular organization;

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 SSG and other organization as are necessary or required; and,
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.

Section 4. The Coordinating Council shall meet once every quarter or upon notice of the Chairperson or upon
the request of any of its members or as often as the council may deem necessary.

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.

ARTICLE XIII
SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT ADVISER

Section 1 The SSG Adviser shall not endorsed to the School Head from among the three (3) teacher-
nominees submitted by the newly-elected SSG officers through a resolution.

Section 2 The SSG Adviser have the following qualifications:

2.1. Have experience in organizational management;
2.2. With good character and reputation in the school and in the community;
2.3. Competent, able, and willing to work with the student leaders from planning to
implementation of projects, programs, and activities.

Section 3 The SSG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects, activities and meetings of the SSG at all
times.

Section 4 The advisor ship of SSG shall be equivalent to one teaching load as per Republic Act No.4670.

Section 5 The SSG Comelec Adviser shall be endorsed to the school head among the three (3) teacher –
nominees submitted by the comelec chair through a resolution.

Section 6 The SSG Comelec Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
6.1. Have experienced in organizational management;
6.2. With good character and reputation in the school and in the community;
6.3. Must be non-partisan and experienced in handling student government elections.

Section 7 The SSG Comelec Adviser shall monitor all activities and meetings of the SSG Comelec at all
times.

ARTICLE XIV
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

Section 1 The Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the SSG Comelec, shall be established
within (21) days before the day of the election.

Section 2 The SSG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will manage the electoral process, including
the campaign.

Section 3 The SSG COMELEC members shall have the following qualifications:
3.1. Must be non-partisan;
3.2. Do not have a vested interested in the election; and
3.3. Not in any way related to any of the candidates.

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.

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

Section 6 The members of the SSG COMELEC shall select a chairperson among its members.

Section 7 The SSG COMELEC shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

7.1. Conduct fair, honest, and systematic election;

 7.2. Adhere to the Standard SSG Election Code;

7.3. Validate the electoral proceedings and results;

7.4. Accept or revoke candidacy;

7.5. Proclaim the new set of officers;

7.6. Keep all pertinent election papers/ documents;

7.7. Decide on protest relative to the conduct and results of elections;

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,

7.9 Disqualify Candidates who have violated any of the guidelines which have been
promulgated.

ARTICLE XV
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Section 1. The General Assembly of the SSG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom Class Organization
Presidents of the school.

Section 2. The General Assembly shall be a forum for information and consultations, which
decisions shall be significantly considered.

Section 3. The General Assembly shall be convened by the President once every two months starting in the
month of July and as the need arises.

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

Section 1 The SSG shall be, and shall remain to be ,an automatic member of the Division , Regional and
Nation Federation Of Supreme Students Governments.

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.

ARTICLE XVII
MEETINGS AND QUORUM

Section 1. The SSG shall conduct regular meetings every first and third week of the month or as agreed upon
by the officers of the SSG.

Section 2. Special meetings of the SSG may be called upon by the President or by a majority of the SSG
officers.

Section 3. Majority of the officers of the SSG (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.

Section 4. Each officer of the SSG is entitled to only one vote.

Section5 If the votes end in a draw, the SSG President or the acting Chair of the meeting shall cast the
vote to break the tie.

Section 5. No proxy shall be allowed when voting.

 ARTICLE XVIII
FINANCE

Section1 All receipts of moneys from all sources shall be evidenced by acknowledgement receipts.

Section2 A monthly report on receipts and/ or collections made duly signed by the Treasurer and the
President, and noted by the SSG Adviser shall be posted on the SPG/SSG bulletin board and
be submitted to the School Head.

Section3 The SSG shall deposit all fund receive collected and shall maintain banking collection for the
regular deposit and saving account of the SSG.

Section4 The organization may accept cash donation from any member or any public or private person or
institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SSG.

Section5 The SPG/SSG may undertake fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects and activities as
long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SSG.

Section6 The 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 SSG
programs, projects and activities.

Section7 All disbursement and bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance with the programs,
projects and activities of the SSG embodied in the yearly action plan endorsed by the SSG
Adviser and duly approved by the School Head.

Section8 The SSG President and the Treasurer shall be signatory of all fund disbursements and bank
withdrawals of the SSG. All fund disbursements and bank withdrawals must be accompanied
with an SSG resolution duly noted by SSG Adviser. All expenses must be supported by official
receipts. The School Head shall be provided a copy of all resolutions relative the disbursements
made.

Section9 The SSG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial guidelines for
proper financial management.

Section10 At the end of every activity, the SSG shall liquidate expenses before another disbursement.
Without this, succeeding bank withdrawals shall not be authorized. Funds of the SSG shall be
audited at the end of the term of the SSG and at the of every activity.

Section11 Financial statements shall be posted in the SSG Bulletin Board every month, printed in every
issue of the School Paper and, the School Head must be furnished with a copy.

ARTICLE XIX
IMPEACHMENT, RESIGNATION AND VACANCIES

Section1 The officers of the SSG maybe Impeached on the following grounds:

1.1. Culpable violations of the constitutions and By- Laws ;

1.2. Gross misconduct, violation to person in authority, negligence, and

disloyalty to the cause of the SSG and the school;

1.3. Non-attendance in both regular and special meeting for three (3) times without valid
cause; and,

1.4. Abused or misuse of power and authority.

Section2 Two-third (2/3) vote of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide after hearing a case
of Impeachment.

Section3 The decision of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer charge shall be
informed twenty (20) days prior to his / her impeachment case proceedings, of the
charge/charges against him/her, to afford him/her the opportunity to be heard with or without
counsel in his/her defense.
Section4 Resignation of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take effect five (5) days after the
approval of the majority of the SSG officers.

Section5 Resignation of an appointed offer shall be in writing and shall take effect immediately after the
approval of the appointing authority.

Section6 Any vacancy in any of the positions for the reason of death, resignation, impeachment, shall be
filled, subject to the recommendation of the SSG.

Section7 Any vacancy in the 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 qualified members of the SSG. Immediately upon appointment , the
appointee shall serve the remaining.

Section8 The SSG COMELEC shall certify as to the vacancy in the SSG and the SSG Adviser shall
certify the fact of appointment of the officer to the vacant position.

ARTICLE XX
RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION

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.

Section 2. The Tboli National High School 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 Iloilo National High School SSG officers, the Division
or Regional Federation officers concerned voting separately.

Section 3. Proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the Center for Students and Co-Curricular
Affairs (CSCA) at least one (1) month before the holding of the National Leadership Training for Student
Government Officers or any national conference organized for the purpose, where the same shall be
submitted for consultation, discussion and deliberation.

Section 4. Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon
approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.

Adopted, July 17, 2019

MAY ANN M. VILAR

President

JULIUS PASTOLERO CHRISTILINE A. OMISOL

Vice- President Secretary

KAILA L. OMOTONG JOHN MARK AGORETE

Treasurer Auditor

JUSTIN RENY GRAVIDEZ EARL VINCENT OMOTONG

P.I.O Peace Officer
 REPRESENTATIVES

Grade 7 Grade 8

ARIS CABANGBANG LOREN JOY ITAO

Grade 9 Grade 10

SHERRY JOY ANGCON JEMIMAH AQUITA

Grade 11 Grade 12

LIEZEL JOY ALOCADA PAMELA BALILI

CHAIRPERSONS

Grade 7 Grade 8

LOVELY ROSE OTJEMBARA RIZZA VILAR

Grade 9 Grade 10

CATHERINE G. ALFAR RONNIE A. OMISOL

Grade 11 Grade 12

ARIES MISARE ADRIAN MISARE

Concurred:

JONAH O. ESTOBO, T-11 JEANY CRIS CALAWIGAN, T-11

SSG Adviser SSG Co-Adviser

Approved:

LITO B. GARINO
Principal I
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XII
ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL
Arizona, Midsayap, Cotabato

SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT

(SSG)

CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS