THE CONSTITUTION AND BY- LAWS

OF THE

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PREAMBLE

We, the working Filipino people, have this day voluntarily associated ourselves for the purpose of forming a
Workers Organization under the laws of the Philippines more particularly Presidential Decree No. 1367 and
Proclamation No. 1852.

ARTICLE I - NAME AND DOMICILE

SECTION 1. This organization shall be known as the ________________________________________

SECTION 2. The principal address of the organization shall be at_______________________________

ARTICLE II – DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

The organization has the following objectives:

1. To uplift the living condition and life of the members in accordance with the conditions of the
National Development Plans:
2. To enhance and defend the interest of its members for their mutual aid and protection:
3. To win and dispose property, real or personal for the use and benefit of the entire membership and the
organization;
4. To design and undertake all activities for the benefit and welfare of its members and the organization,
including housing, buildings and other projects not contrary to laws; and
5. To coordinate and collaborate with proper government agencies and other workers organization for
certain lawful undertaking.

ARTICLE III – PLACE OF OPERATION

SECTION 1. The area of operation of the organization shall be at ____________________________

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. Qualification of Members. Members shall be open only to natives and any person who have resided at
least six (6) months successively at _________________________________ ,of legal age, actually
engaged in farming, are self-employed and without clear cut employer-employee relationship may
become member of the organization by filling an application for membership for membership addressed
to the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2. The willing applicant must make his application for membership in writing on a form provided by the
organization for the purpose. It shall be the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors to
approve or disapprove the application. The applicant must be assisted in filling at the application if he is
illiterate.

SECTION 3. Resignation. A member of the association may resign by tendering a letter of resignation 10 days before
the actual date of the resignation so that the Board of Directors will have enough time to assess the

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 accountability of said member if he/she has any. His resignation may not be accepted if he has an
important obligation to finish or if he has not yet settled his accountabilities.

SECTION 4. Expulsion. Any member who fails to pay the monthly dues, fees or contribution for three (3) successive
times and violated major policy of the organization and membership agreement may after thorough
investigation and after hearing before the Board of Directors be fined, suspended or terminated from
membership in the organization. His rights and equity if any, shall be returned to him.

SECTION 5. Death. The death of a member shall automatically terminate his membership in the organization. The
legitimate heirs of the deceased member shall have the same rights on the equities of the deceased and
shall have preference in the admission to the organization upon complying with the provision herewith
provided.

ARTICLE V – STRUCTURE AND OFFICIALS

SECTION 1. Number and qualification of Directors. The entire affairs and business of the organization shall be
administered by the Board of Directors composed of five (5) members who shall be elected by the
members of the general assembly. The first four members shall be elected during the organizational
meeting of the association.

The following are the qualification of Directors:

1. He must be respectable, of good moral character and reputation in the community;

2. He must not be holding any political position or government employee.

3. He must be a good leader with a high sense of command.

SECTION 2. Election and Term of Office. The election for President, Vice – President, Secretary, Treasurer / Cashier
and other officials and committee Chairmen shall be held every ( ) years of service by secret
ballots

SECTION 3. Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the position of President, Vice President down to the lowest
position the vacancy shall be filled – up thru election by the General assembly.

SECTION 4. Committees. There shall be Three (3) committees to be created namely: Membership and Education
Committee, Finance and Development Committee and Audit and Inventory Committee.

Each of this Committee shall be composed of three (3) members including the Chairman. The Chairman
of each Committee shall be elected by the General assembly and the elected Chairman shall appoint the
two (2) Members of each committee. The above – mentioned Committees shall have the following
function:

a) Membership and Development Committee – shall promote the educational and technological
advancement of the members in cooperation with the officers of the organization.

b) Finance and Development Committee – shall plan and implement all the plants promulgated for the
economic and social upliftment of the members.

c) Audit and Inventory Committee – shall audit the accounts and inventory of all assets of the
organization. The result of their periodic audit shall be reported to the organization and to proper
government authorities.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 1. Powers and duties of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall have the following powers and
duties:

a) To have general supervision and control of the affairs of the organization;

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 b) To promulgate rules and regulation not inconsistent with the provision of the Constitution and By –
Laws for management of the affairs of the organization.

c) To study and install effective accounting system which shall be adequate enough for management
purposes of the organization; and

d) To keep all records of transaction of the organization and submit to the general assembly a periodic
financial statement.

SECTION 2. Duties of the President. The President has the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Acts as Presiding Officer of the Board of Directors and General Assembly meeting;

b) Prepares project plans in coordination with the Board of Directors and proper committee, and

c) Represents the organization in all contracts and transactions, shall be decided by the majority of the
Board of Directors.

SECTION 3. Vice – President – shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President when incapacitated.

SECTION 4. Secretary – shall take down the minutes of the General Assembly meetings, shall keep the same and
maintain an up - to – date list of all members.

SECTION 5. Treasurer/Cashier- shall act as custodian of assets and finances of the organization and shall reimburse
legitimate expense incurred

SECTION 6 Auditor - shall audit the financial affairs and property belongings of the organization for the sole use and
benefits of the members.

SECTION 7. Business Manager- shall take charge of the effective and efficient implementation of all livelihood or
income-generating projects of the association. She/he directly supervises the operation of the
organizational business.

SECTION 8. Public Relations Officer- shall act as the information officer of the organization.

ARTICLE VII – MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1. Annual Assembly. The General Assembly shall meet at least once a year and shall be held at the Principal
office of the organization every _____________________ of December.

SECTION 2. A Special General Assembly. A Special General Assembly may be called by the President any time to
discuss important matters.

SECTION 3. Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall meet every _____________ of
the quarter and shall be held at the Principal address of the Organization at
__________________________________.

SECTION 4. A special meeting of the officers shall be held whenever called by the President. A written notice signed
by the person/ persons making the same shall specify the time, agenda and place of the meeting.

SECTION 5. Notice of General Assembly meeting. Written notice of all meetings shall be served by the Secretary
through an agent or by mail and such notice shall be accompanied by an agenda
Notice of the special assembly meeting shall state the purpose or agenda, where it is to be held and the
same agenda to be undertaken or to be considered during the meeting and no other.

ARTICLE VIII – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES/ POLICIES

SECTION 1. Election Committee. The Election Committee shall be formed five (5) days before the election day. There
shall be a _______ man Election Committee to be elected by the majority of the Board, which shall
perform its duties in accordance with established election practices, canvass and verify in writing election
results, than submit the same to the Presiding Officer.
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 ARTICLE IX – ORGANIZATION FEES, DUES AND OTHERS

SECTION 1. Membership Fee. Every member of the Organization must pay a membership fee of P____ upon his
admission to the organization.

SECTION 2. Annual Dues. Annual Due of P _____ is required of every member to be paid during the annual general
assembly meeting.

SECTION 3. Monthly Dues. A monthly due of P_______ is required of every member to be paid on the last Sunday of
the month.

SECTION 4 Contribution. The organization may raise funds for its activities through contribution or donation from its
members or non – members either in cash or labor or in kind and through benefit programs considered
and legal.

SECTION 5 Savings Fund and Operation. The organization shall establish member savings-account scheme for the
members of the organization. The accumulated fund shall be deposited in their chosen depository bank. A
table of equity shall be maintained by the treasurer. A trust receipt shall be issued for this purpose.

ARTICLE X – DISPOSITION OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS

SECTION 1. Deposits of Funds. The President and the Treasurer must establish a joint account in the depository bank.
There shall be two (2) accounts to be maintained, one for the membership fees, monthly dues, annual
dues and contribution and another for other sources of funds like the loan proceeds and grants.

ARTICLE XI – RULES OF ORDER

SECTION 1. Agenda. As far as practicable, the order of business as its annual meeting shall be.
a) Roll Call

b) Proof of due notice

c) Consideration of the minutes of the last general meeting

d) Consolidation of the reports of the Officers and Committees including audited financial statements of
the organization.

e) Unfinished business

f) Election of Officers and Committee members

g) New business

SECTION 2. Quorum. A majority of the entire membership of the organization shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of the business.

SECTION 3. Quorum of the Directors Meeting. At least 51% of the total number of the Board of Directors shall
constitute a quorum.

SECTION 4. Amendments. This Constitution and By – Laws may be amended by a special General Assembly meeting
called for the purpose by the majority vote of the members.

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 ARTICLE XII – EFFECTIVITY

SECTION 1. This constitution and By – Laws shall take effect upon ratification.

Unanimously adopted and ratified this _____________ day of _____________________, 20 at

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Certified Correct: Attested By:

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Secretary President