SIQUIJOR TUKTUK TOURIST TRANSPORT

ASSOCIATION

CONSTITUTION
And
By-Laws

PREAMBLE

WE, the Siquijor Tuk-tuk Tourist Transport Association of the province of Siquijor in order to
promote our moral, social and economic well-being; protect and uphold for a three-wheeler Tuk-
tuk transporter. Common feature in many cities and municipalities worldwide, across all five
continents. Their growth has been attributed to their distinctive flexibility, stylistic simplicity and
modest operational cost. Our individual and collective rights, as well as is to foster harmonious
and progressive teamwork management relations do hereby promulgate this CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS.

ARTICLE I
NAME AND DOMICILE

Section L This Siquijor Tuk-tuk Tourist Transport shall be known as the hereinafter referred to
as the Association.

Section 2 The association is made for the purpose of reproduction in order to survive the
association and members, hereinafter referred to as the STTTA. The STTTA Association shall be
domiciled at Siquijor, Siquijor.
 ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES

The STTTA Association commits itself to the pursuit of the following objectives:

Section 1. To establish an association that will represent the members of the in collective
bargaining with respect to salaries, wages, hours of work and other terms and conditions of
employment remain naught.

Section 2. To promote the moral, social, and economic well-being of all the members.

Section 2.. To protect and uphold the individual and collective rights of all the members.

Section 4. To foster harmonious and progressive teamwork-management relations.

Section 5. To strive for the adoption of legislation, policies and other measures that will promote
the economic, social and general well-being of all the members in particular, and the working
class, in general.

Section 6. To promote the enlightenment of all the members in regard to their rights and
obligations association members and as, the present relations systems, the existing agreements
and all other matters that directly or indirectly affect them.

ARTICLE III
NAME OF MEMBER AND PLACE OF OPERATION
Section 1. For collective purposes, the definite member is in the STTTA Attendance sheet
hereinafter referred to as the operation of an Association which is at the Province of Siquijor. The
association engaged in all aspect places of the province.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. To be a member not otherwise disqualified by law and without regard to sex, race,
nationality, religious or political belief of affiliation is eligible for membership in the association.

Section 2. Qualified members of the association may become members of the STTTA by written
application approved by the President upon recommendation of the Committee meeting on
Membership and after payment in full or base on the decision of the members of the required
admission fee.

Section 3. The following shall not be eligible for membership nor to election or appointment to
any position in the STTTA ASSOCIATION:

a) Subversives or persons who process subversive ideas;

b) Persons who have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; and

ARTICLE V
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Section I. The governing body of the STTTA shall be the Executive Board whose members shall
be elected through secret ballot by the general membership.
Section 2. The Executive Board shall administer association affairs, formulate policies and
implement programs to effectively carry out the objectives of the STTTA and the Magna Carta
of the Tuk-tuk in the Philippines and manage all the involving matters in regards to.

Section 3.The Executive Board shall consist of

Section 4. There shall be Board of Directors consisting of members who shall likewise be
elected through secret ballot by the general membership.

Section 5. The officers of the STTTA shall hold office for a period of three (3) years from the
date of their election until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified; provided
that they remain members of the STTTA in good standing.

Section 6. Vacancies in the Executive Board, except the position of President shall be filled up
by then Board and by appointing any member(s) in good standing of the STTTA for a continuous
period one (1) year immediately preceeding such appointment. The said appointee(s) shall hold
office in acting capacity or until special election therefore as authorized by the Board or by the
general membership.

ARTICLE VI
DUTIES AND POWERS
Section 1. The President shall be the Executive Officer of the STTTA. His duties and powers
shall include the following:

a) Preside over all and deliberations of the Executive Board and of the general membership.
Keep all matters that involves transaction and other documents of the STTTA.

b) Appoint all members of standing committees of the STTTA with the concurrence of majority
of the members of the Executive Board;

c) Approve vouchers covering the applications or expenditures of STTTA funds before payment
or disbursement is made by the Treasurer;

d) Call special meeting of the STTTA or the Executive Board whenever he deems necessary or
upon written requests of at least 30% of the general membership or a majority of the members of
the Executive Board;

e) Represent the STTTA on all occasions and all maters in which representation of the STTTA
may be agreed upon or required.

Section 2. The Vice-President shall perform the duties and functions of the President in case of
the latter's absence, disability, and other means or resignation. He shall perform functions that
may assisted to him by the President.

Section 3. .The Secretary shall perform the following duties and functions.

a) Take down minutes of the meetings of the general membership and of the Executive Board;
b)Keep a book of Minutes of Resolution and a continuing Register of all members of the
STTTA;

c) Act as a custodian of all records, documents, minutes of the meetings of the Executive Board
and the general membership as well as printed and/or written policies, projects and activities of
the STTTA;

d) Submit the list of all members annually a list of STTTA members, list of officers and their
respective addresses, minutes of election of officers and list of voters within 30 days from the
date of election or from the occurrence of a change in the STTTA officers and such other
documents or papers as may be required unto the president.

Section 4.Duties and functions of the Treasurer are as follows:

a) Collect, receive and issue receipts for all money, funds and contribution to the STTTA;

b) Make sure that all disbursement and payments made by him are covered by vouchers and
accompanied by the necessary receipts;

c) Keep a record of all receipt and expenditures:

d) Prepare such financial reports as my be required by the general membership, the Executive
Board, the which shall include all money receive and paid by him since he assumed office and
the balance remaining in his hands at the time of rendering such account and all bonds if any and
securities and other properties of the association entrusted to this custody or under his control.
The rendering of such account shall be made:
At least once a year within thirty (30) days after the close of the STTTA's fiscal year,

At such other times as may be required by a resolution of the majority of the members of the
organization; and

Upon vacating his office or dissolution of the STTTA for any cause.

The account shall be verified by affidavit, duly audited by a Certified Public Accountant and
copy thereof.

Section 5.The Internal Auditor of the STTTA shall audit, verify, and examine all financial
accounts of the STTTA. He/SHE shall supervise the entries in the books of accounts of the
STTTA and shall render a report of his audit as may be required by the Executive Board or by
resolution of majority of the general membership.

Section 6. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) shall be in charge of all aspect involving public
relations of the STTTA. With the approval of the Executive Board, he may establish an official
publication of the STTTA

Section 7. The Sgt-at-arms shall be in charge of the presentation of peace and order at meetings
of the Executive Board and of the general membership at all meetings be held upon.

Section 8.The Board of Directors/ and the President shall be in charge of the legislative functions
of the STTTA under guidelines. The Board of Directors shall consult the different standing
committees of the STTTA on matters, problems and areas that may be subject to STTTA rules,
regulation or policy.

Section 9.The officers of the STTTA shall not be paid any compensation other even the salaries,
allowances and expenses due their positions as are specifically provided in a written resolution
duly adopted by the majority of all the members as a meeting duly called for the purpose. The
Secretary shall take down minutes of the meetings together with the list of participants and tally
of votes cast, copy of which shall be furnished during meeting must be presented
 ARTICLE VII
STANDING COMMITTEES

Section I. To ensure coordination and efficiency in the transaction of STTTA matters and in
order to realize the objectives of this Constitution, the following three (5) standing committees
are hereby created:

a) Committee on Membership which shall receive and process application for membership and
make recommendations thereon to the President. It shall implement rules, regulations and
decisions as may be promulgated by the Executive or the general membership for the admission
of members in the STTTA.

b) Committee on Grievance which shall investigate internal STTTA disputes in accordance with
Article XIV of this Constitution. It shall assist in the presentation and settlement of STTTA
grievance with Management subject to pertinent provisions of the existing rules amended.

c) Committee on Collective which shall conduct research and gather all the data as may be
necessary in Collection. It shall assist the STTTA negotiating panel in the preparation of all
necessary papers, documents and materials in collecting matters. Agreements and in the
administrations of the existing collection and some agreement as necessary therein.

d) Committee on welfare which shall be responsible for the adoption and Implementation of
program, projects and activities that will promote and protect the general welfare of the
members.

ARTICLE VIII
MEETINGS OF THE STTTA
Section 1.The STTTA shall hold regular membership meetings at least once every three months
or a special meeting every month . Notices of the meeting shall be sent out by the Secretary at
least (7) days prior to such meeting by posting in conspicuous places preferably inside office
premises, in group chat at said notices may noted. The date time and place for the meeting shall
be determined by the Executive Board or the presidential meetings.

Section 2.Regular meetings of the Executive Board shall take place on the last Sunday or any
agreeable time frame of all the members as of every month with appropriate notice to be sent out
by the Secretary to each member of the Board at least three (3) working days prior to such
meeting. The time and place of the meeting shall be determined by the Secretary. The meeting
shall preferably be held in the STTTA designated place or office.

Section 3.Special meetings of the Executive Board or of the general membership may be called
at any time, either at the call of the President, upon request of majority of the members of the
Executive Board or upon petition addressed to the Secretary of at least thirty percent (30%) of all
members in good standing of the STTTA.

Section 4.The notice for any meeting whether it be of the general membership or of the
Executive Board, regular or special, shall contain the item or items to be discussed and shall
included constitute the agenda of the meeting. Any item or items included in the agenda may be
taken up recommendation of majority of the members of the Executive Board present and
constituting a quorum if it be an Executive Board meeting or majority of the members present
and constituting a quorum if it be a general membership meeting.

ARTICLE IX
STTTA ELECTION

Section 1. There shall be a Committee on Election (COMELEC) to be created by the Executive

Board at least thirty (30) days before any regular or special election. The functions of the
COMELEC include the following:
a) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations that will ensure a free, clean, honest and orderly
election, whether regular or special:

b) Pass upon qualification of candidates;

c) Rule on any question or protest regarding the conduct of the election subject to the procedure
that may be promulgated by the Executive Board; and the President as well.

d) Proclaim duly elected officers.

Section 2. The COMELEC shall be composed of a chairman and two members all of whom shall
be appointed by the Executive and are disqualified from running on any elective position.

Section 3. The COMELEC shall be automatically dissolved thirty days (30) after the duly
elected officers are proclaimed.

Section 4. Regular election of officers of the STTTA shall be held on and on the same date every
three (3) years thereafter.

Section 5. All members of the STTTA in good standing shall be eligible to vote in STTTA
election. Candidates for elective positions must be members of the iSTTTA inn good standing for
a period of at least one (1) year on the date of the election.

Section 6. Voting shall be by secret balloting and the election shall be decided by plurality of
votes.
Section 7. The duly elected officers shall meet within one (1) week following their proclamation
to which time the outgoing administration shall turnover all records and properties of the STTTA
to the new administration.

ARTICLE X
FEES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. FINES AND OTHER PAYMENTS

Section 1. Any admission fee of shall be paid by an applicant before he becomes officially a
member of the STTTA.

Section 2. Every member shall pay monthly dues to the STTTA in the amount of which may be
collected through deduction in every transaction base on amended rules or upon previous written
authorization of the member concerned.

Section 3. All amounts collected pursuant to the two proceeding sections shall constitute the
General Fund of the STTTA to be applied to the operational and as what an association
be.Expenses of the STTTA or for any purposes or object as may be authorized by the Executive
Board in a written resolution adopted at a meeting duly called for the purpose.

Section 4.Every member shall contribute to the STTTA such amounts as may be fixed by the
General Membership through written resolution adopted at a general membership meeting duly
called for the purpose to be applied to or expended for any or all of the following objects:

a) Commission on trips as follows:

When someone needs a service or services through online caught and
make transaction from the internet, electronic wire phone or through
request by mail or any documented matters are subject to pursue a
percentage deduction unto the collection Committee must be.

b Welfare and Association programs; and Such other plans and programs that will promote the
interest and welfare of the STTTA and the members.
Section 5.Special assessments or other extraordinary fees such as for payment of attorney's fees
shall be made only upon a resolution duly ratified by the general membership by secret balloting.

Section 6.Any member who shall be two (2) months in arrears in the payment of his regular
monthly dues or who fails for two times to pay the special assessments, fines or other payments
required to be made, good standing and may be subjected to other disciplinary actions. In the
event of sickness, leave of absence without earnings a day and other similar causes, the
Executive Board/ President may excuse or defer collection thereof at its discretion.

Section 7.Every payment of fees, dues or other contributions by a member shall be evidenced by
a receipt signed by the Treasurer or his duly authorized representative making the collection and
entered into the records of the STTTA to be kept and maintained for the purpose.

Section 8.Every expenditures of the funds of the STTTA shall be evidenced by a receipt from the
person to whom the payment is made which shall state the date, place and purpose of such
payment. Such receipt shall form part of the financial records of the STTTA.

Section 9.The books of accounts and other records of the financial activities of the
ASSOCIATION shall be open for inspection by any officer or member anytime during office
hours with a respective (2) officers in charge must buddy therein.

ARTICLE XI
DISPOSITION OF STTTA FUNDS

In case of voluntary dissolution of the STTTA or final cancellation of its registration certificate,
the STTTA members shall enjoy equity to the properties to the extent that said properties shall
first be sold to the members before said properties are offered to non STTTA members and the
proceeds therefrom, together with the balance of the STTTA funds shall be distributed, pro-rata
to its members, depending on the amount of membership dues contributed to the STTTA. The
general membership may be consulted to settle differences of opinion declaring for insolvency.

ARTICLE XII
QUORUM AND RULES OF ORDER

Section I . Except when a greater proportion is required hereon or by law, a majority vote shall
prevail at meetings and deliberations of the STTTA. A majority of the members of the STTTA
shall constitute a quorum to officially transact any business.

Section 2. Meetings of the STTTA, shall whenever practicable be governed by the system or
conducting of meetings same as in “(Roberts Rules of Order is a single official gathering of the
members of an organization/ association in one room with a quorum present to transact
business)”. Otherwise the standard for facilitating discussion and groups.
Section 1. Following the Tariff Rate of Fare must be just and considerable
ARTICLE XIII
SETTLEMENT OF INTERNAL DISPUTE
Section 1. .Dispute involving STTTA members or its officers shall be made in writing and
submitted to the president who shall undertake to have them settle their differences amicable.

Section 2. In the event of failure to settle the dispute amicably, the General Secretary who shall
pass on the dispute to the Committee on Grievance/Welfare which shall undertake to investigate
or hear the case on the merits.

Section 3.The Committee on Grievance shall require the respondent within two (2) days from the
date of the aforementioned confrontation of the parties to reduce their answers in writing.
Thereafter, both sides shall be entitled to a hearing.
Section 4. After proper evaluation of evidence submitted, the Committee on Grievance shall
render its written decision on the dispute within three (3) working days from termination of the
hearing.

Section 5. Decisions of the Committee on Grievance shall become final unless appealed to the
General Membership within 3 days from receipt of the copy of the decision of the Committee on
Grievances
Section 5. Decisions of the Committee on Grievance shall become final unless appealed to
the General Membership within three (3) days from receipt of a copy of the
decision of the Committee on Grievance.

ARTICLE XIV

FISCAL YEAR

Section 1. The STTIITA’s fiscal year commence on 1 January and end on 31

December of every year.
 ARTICLE XV
IMPEACHMENT AND RECALL

Section 1.Any of the following shall be a ground for the impeachment or recall of
STTTA officers:

a) Committing or causing the commission

directly or indirectly of acts against the
interest and welfare of the STTTA.

b) Malicious attack against the STTTA, its

officers or against a fellow STTTA officer or
member.

c) Failure to comply with the obligation to turn

over and return to the STTTA Treasurer
within three days are unexpected sum or
sums of money received from the STTTA
funds to answer for an authorized STTTA
purposes.

d) Gross misconduct unbecoming of a STTTA

officer.

e) Misappropriation of STTTA funds and

property. This is without prejudice to the
filing of an appropriate criminal or civil
action against the responsible officer or
officers by any interested party.

f) Willful violation of any provisions of this

 Constitution or rules, regulations, measures
resolution and decision of the STTTA.

Section 2.

The following procedure shall govern

impeachment and recall proceedings:

a. Impeachment or recall proceedings shall be

initiated by a formal petition or resolution
signed by at least thirty (30) percent of all
bonafide members of the STTTA and
addressed to the Chairman of the Executive
Board;
 ARTICLE XVI
AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Proposals for amendments to this Constitution may be made by the Executive Board
or upon formal petition of at least ten (10) percent of the general membership.

Section 2. No proposal shall be considered an amendment and become a part of this constitution
until after the same shall have been ratified by two-thirds 2/3 vote of all the members of the
STTTA either at special meeting or a referendum called for such purpose.

ARTICLE XVII
EFFECTIVITY

Section 1. This Constitution shall take effect on the day following its ratification.
Adopted and ratified this day of with the list of members, together with their signatures, who
ratified the same appearing in Annex "A" hereof.

CERTIFIED CORRECT: ATTESTED BY:

Randy Paalisbo. Glenn B . Rubio

Secretary President

SUBSCRIBE AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME this_____day of _______2024 at

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