Annex C.

THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF SUPREME ELEMENTARY LEARNER GOVERNMENT AND SUPREME
SECONDARY LEARNER GOVERNMENT

Preamble

We, the learners of [name of school], imploring the aid of Divine Providence,
believing in the need for a better organized Supreme Elementary Learner Government
(SELG) and Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and in the development of
the learners as future leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this
Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Elementary Learner Government and Supreme
Secondary Learner Government in Elementary and 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 academic standards of our Alma Mater.

Article I General Provisions

Section 1

Section 2

Section 1

Section 2

Section 1

This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of
Supreme Elementary Learner Government and Supreme Secondary Learner Government of
[name of school, complete address].

The SELG/SSLG is the government of learners entitled to enjoy rights and privileges
pursuant to this Constitution and By-Laws specially to exercise the right of
suffrage and participate in all SELG/SSLG programs, projects, and activities.

Article II Name and Domicile

The name of this Supreme Elementary Learner Government / Supreme Secondary

Government shall be known as the Supreme Elementary Government / Supreme Secondary
Leamer Government of [name of school] which shall hereinafter be referred to as the
SELG/SSLG.
The seat of the SELG/SSLG shall be exercised in the school's jurisdiction.

Article III
Definition of Terms and Naming Convention

Terms and acronyms used throughout this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme
Elementary Learner Government/Supreme Secondary Leamer Government are defined in
the following:

1.1 Ad Hoc refers to a committee created for a specific or one-time purpose to

address issues that fall outside the scope of other existing committees.

1.2 An Absolute Majority refers to a voting system that requires more than half of
all the officers (including those officers who are absent and those present but not
voting) to vote in favor of a proposition in order for it to pass. In practical
terms, it may mean that abstention from voting could be equivalent to a no vote.

1.3 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) refers to the school's detailed plan for
improving learner outcomes encompassing actions, roles, responsibilities, timelines
and success criteria for the next twelve (12) months, leading to the achievement of
the academic goals.

1.4 Bona fide learner refers to individuals enrolled in elementary and secondary
schools.

1.5 Division Youth Formation Coordinator (DYFC) refers to the designated Project
Development Officer handling the Student Government Program, stationed in the
Schools Division Office.

1.6 External Sources of Funds refers to the financial support or funds coming from
donations and fund-raising activities.

1.7 General Plan of Action (GPOA) refers to the annual plan of co� curricular and
extra-curricular programs, projects and activities crafted by the officers of the
SELG / SSLG and in consultation with all school clubs and organizations.

1.8 Internal Sources of Funds refers to the financial support provided by schools
but not limited to School's Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE).

1.9 Learners refer to individuals in elementary and secondary levels who are the
constituents of the SELG / SSLG.

1.10 Learner Government refers to the Supreme Elementary Learner Government (SELG)
and Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) which served as the highest
governing body of all learners at the elementary and secondary levels respectively.

1.11 Learner Government on Elections and Appointments (LG COMEA) refers to the
governing and implementing commission that solely manages the elections and
appointments of the Learner Government.

1.12 Official Documents refer to the documents duly signed and released by the
SELG/SSLG, e.g., financial reports, resolutions, minutes of the meeting, official
statement, activity reports.

1.13 Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) refer to mandated, recommended, and
initiated programs, projects, and activities.

1.14 Quorum constitutes one half plus one of the total number of officers.
1.15 Registration refers to the process of officially recognizing an individual or
group as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular
activity.

1.16 Right/s pertain to legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or

entitlement; that is, rights are the fundamental normative rules about what is
allowed of people or owed to people.

1.17 State of the Leamer Government Address (SOLGA) refers to the activity to be
conducted in the first and last quarter of the school year highlighting the
presentation of the GPOA and accomplishments of the SELG/ SSLG.

1.18 School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD) of the Schools Division
Office refers to the office that supports and capacitates schools and learning
centers in ensuring a conducive learning environment and in compliance with quality
standards of governance and operations.

1.19 Term refers to the length of time an individual holds a position; and

1.20 Youth Formation Division (YFD) of the Department of Education (DepEd) Central
Office is the office that provides youth-serving units and organizations with
responsive, learner� centered, youth-oriented policies, standards, guidelines,
programs, and projects which shall contribute to the holistic development of
learners who are value-driven, career-oriented, culturally rooted and socially
responsible.

Article IV
Declaration of Principles Objectives and Policies

Section 1 The SELG/SSLG shall be the highest student governing body in the
school.

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6
Section 7

The SELG / SSLG shall be the forefront of the learners' rights and welfare; model
of the learners' excellence; and representation of good character and deep sense of
moral values.

The SELG / SSLG shall have the power that emanates from the student body. It shall
be autonomous, diplomatic, unified, and the highest democratic representative of
the student body.

The SELG / SSLG shall uphold and adhere with the Mission Statement of the
Department of Education which is "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, culturally aware, safe, and
motivating environment."

1.1 The Mission Statement of the Department of Education shall serve as the guide
of the SELG / SSLG in working to serve the best interest of the learners.

The SELG/SSLG is founded on the principles of good governance, volunteerism,

participatory democracy, responsible servant-leadership, collaboration, unity,
accountability, and efficiency in serving the learners.

The SELG / SSLG shall be committed to adhere with the core values of Maka-Diyos,
Makatao, Makakalikasan and Makabansa, its principles, and ideals into action
through academic, socio-civic, and leadership PPAs.

The SELG/SSLG shall have the following objectives to:

7.1 uphold the values, principles, and ideals of the Department of Education;

7.2 empower the learners to strive for excellence in the academics, leadership, and
social responsibility;

7.3 encourage the learners to be proactive members of the society;

7.4 lead learners in developing passionate love of country, values, and

competencies that will enable them to realize their full potential and to
contribute meaningfully to building the
nation;

7.5 represent the learners in the School Governing Council pertaining to the
learners' concerns.

7.5.1 To actively participate with the school management in developing a learner-

friendly, safe, and motivating learning environment;

7.5.2 To actively participate with the school management in nurturing an inclusive,

service-oriented, gender� sensitive, culturally aware, and environment�
conscious community;

7.5.3 To actively participate with the school management in developing self-

confidence, critical thinking, problem� solving, decision-making, and learning
among the learners and to provide learners opportunities to utilize these skills in
contributing towards nation-building;
7.6 serve, protect, and promote the rights and welfare of every learner.

Section 8

Section 9

The SELG / SSLG shall pursue, practice, and uphold at all times, the principles of
good governance, the value of integrity, renouncing all forms of corruption and
acts which are contrary to the rules and regulations of the school and the DepEd.

The SELG / SSLG shall encourage open communication and dialogue with all registered
student organizations, learners, and other stakeholders consistent with its
principles and purposes.

Section 10 The SELG/SSLG shall provide a channel for learners' opinions,

suggestions, grievances, and other concerns affecting their rights and welfare in
the school.

Section 11 The SELG/SSLG shall remain accountable and transparent at all times
with all its transactions involving the interest of the learners.

Section 12 The SELG/SSLG shall uphold a non-partisan and non-sectarian status.

Section 13 The SELG / SSLG shall not engage in any form of or act which
constitutes as commercialization pursuant to DepEd Order (DO) No. 28, s. 2001,
Prohibiting the Commercialization of the DECS Organization Through Endorsements and
Accreditation of Goods and Services and DO 39, s. 2009, Strict Adherence to DepEd
Order No. 28, s. 2001 (Prohibiting the Commercialization of the DECS Organization
Through Endorsements and Accreditation of Goods and Services), and other relevant
laws and rules.

Article V Membership

Section 1

All bona fide learners of [name of school] shall be the members of the Learner
Government.

Article VI

Bill of Rights of Learners

Section 1 The following rights of learners shall be exercised:

1.1 Every student has the right to be protected in a learning environment with
zero-tolerance for violence in order to learn in an inclusive, child friendly,
gender-responsive, safe, motivating, and healthy environment.

1.2 Every learner has the right to freely express and be heard his/her views on
matters concerning him/her.

1.3 Every student has the right to avail of all the services offered by the
SELG/SSLG which include but not limited to organizing, joining, and actively
participating in clubs, organizations, groups, and other associations for purposes
not contrary to existing policies.

1.4 Every student has the right to conduct and to actively participate in all
school curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities and programs that
are child-friendly and conducive to the optimum development of children's
capacities.

1.5 Every student has the right to information on the policies, plans, programs,
projects, processes, systems, and other matters concerning him/her.

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

1.7 Every student has the right to responsible and independent and peaceful student
elections and student publications.

1.8 Every student has the right to proper representation and participation to
different meetings and assemblies of the school on issues affecting the welfare of
the student body, to conduct child-led and peaceful meetings and assemblies; and to
be heard in the decision-making processes affecting his/her education and welfare.

1.9 Every student has the right to recall his/her chosen SELG/SSLG representatives.

1.10 Every learner has the right to due process, which includes the right to be
informed and the right to be heard on matters affecting him/her.

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

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

1.13 Every student has the right to an open and regular student� teacher and
student-school administration dialogue.

1.14 Every student has the right to express his/her concerns, views, and grievances
freely and responsibly in all matters affecting him/her.

1.15 Every student has the right to equal, legitimate, and responsible use of
adequate, safe, clean, and efficient school facilities.

Section 2

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3
Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

All other rights as specified in DO No. 40, s. 2012 entitled DepEd Child Protection
Policy and other issuances which are not specified herein are included as rights of
the learners.

Article VII
Duties and Obligations of Learners

Every learner has the responsibility to observe and uphold the laws of the Republic
of the Philippines, the school rules and regulations, and this Constitution at all
times.

Every learner shall exercise one's rights responsibly and in good faith.

Every learner shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and
objectives of the SELG/SSLG, the School, and the DepEd.

Every learner shall uphold the principles of good governance and value of
integrity.

Every learner shall endeavor to achieve academic excellence and shall abide by the
rules and regulations governing his/her academic responsibilities.

Every learner shall pursue to nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-

sensitive, culturally aware, and environment-conscious community.

Every learner shall abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the SELG and SSLG.

Every learner shall support the SELG/SSLG mandated PPAs and the official issuances
of DepEd.

Section 9

Section 1

Every learner shall strive to become a proactive and enabling member of society and
to contribute to the development of one's community.

Article VIII
Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of the SELG/SSLG
The SELG / SSLG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

1.1 To uphold and enforce the Philippine Legal Codes, DepEd issuances, and the
provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Elementary Learner
Government/ Supreme Secondary Learner Government;

1.2 To support and to promote the ideals, principles, thrusts, and objectives of
the SELG/SSLG, the School, and the DepEd;

1.3 To ensure efficient and effective implementation of SELG / SSLG PPAs;

1.4 To spearhead PPAs anchored in the DepEd Core Values: maka� Diyos, maka-tao,
makakalikasan and makabansa;

1.5 To act as the Executive Committee of the Coordinating Council;

1.6 To make recommendations to concerned units/individuals at the school level on

issues/concerns affecting the learners;

1.7 To serve as representative of learners in voicing their opinions, suggestions,

and grievances;

1.8 To spearhead the crafting of the SELG/SSLG General Plan of Action (GPOA) and to
participate in the formulation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP) and School
Annual Implementation Plan (SAIP);

1.9 To represent learners in school matters as deemed necessary;

1.10 To monitor and coordinate with the LG COMEA every election period;

1.11 To recommend to the School Head for the granting, renewal, or revocation of
registration of clubs and organizations;

1.12 To turn over financial assets, documents, properties, and other

responsibilities to the incoming SELG / SSLG Officers at least two
(2) weeks before the end of their term; and

1.13 To submit an activity/ accomplishment report/ s in a unified template to the

School Head a week after every implementation of the SELG/SSLG PPAs.

Article IX
Composition and Term of Office of the SELG/SSLG

Section 1 The Officers of the SELG / SSLG are the duly elected President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Protocol
Officer, and Grade Level Representatives.

Section 2 Any SELG / SSLG Officer, except the Grade Level Representatives, shall
not be holding any other elective or appointive positions in other student clubs/
organizations.

Section 3 The officers of the SELG/SSLG shall hold office for a period of one (1)
school year.

Section 4 The term of office shall start from the date the officer takes his /her
oath, until the successor takes his/her oath of office or until the end of the
incumbent SELG/SSLG's residency in the school as may be applicable.
Section 5 Oath Taking Ceremonies of elected SELG / SSLG Officers must be conducted
on the next regular Monday after the SELG/SSLG Elections.

Article X
Duties and Functions of Learner Government Officers

Section 1 The SELG/SSLG President shall be the chief executive officer of the
SELG/SSLG. He/she shall have the following duties:

1.1 facilitate, through his/her leadership and good governance, the efficient and
effective overall operations of the SELG/ SSLG;

1.2 represent the learners on official functions or in any learner� related

activities on or off the campus;

1.3 call and preside over all meetings and/ or may designate another officer to
preside over a specific meeting;

1.4 serve as an ex-officio member of all created Ad-Hoc Committees;

1.5 enforce this Constitution and By-Laws, and other rules and policies that may be
promulgated;

1.6 sign all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondences,
and other official documents of the SELG/SSLG;

1.7 represent the SELG/ SSLG or designate his /her representative for any external
or internal affairs/functions;

1.8 head the Coordinating Council composed of different registered student

organizations;

1.9 lead in implementing SELG/SSLG mandated, recommended, and initiated PPAs;

1.10 create and/or dissolve Ad Hoc Committees as necessary for the efficiency of
operations of the SELG / SSLG. The Chairperson of which shall be appointed by the
SELG / SSLG President;

1.11 conduct a State of the Leamer Government Address (SOLGA) during the first and
last quarter of the school year;

1.12 tum over his/her responsibilities to the Vice President or to the officer next
in rank in case of his/her absence; and

1.13 perform other functions inherent and incidental to his/her office.

Section 2
Section 3

The Vice-President shall have the following duties:

1.1 assist the President in all matters where his/her assistance is necessary;

1.2 assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant;

1.3 supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities;

1.4 serve as Chairperson of the Internal Affairs Committee; and

1.5 perform other duties assigned by the SELG/SSLG President in case of his/her
absence.

The Secretary shall have the following duties:

3.1 keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceedings in every meeting;

3.2 prepare and provide documentation and reports for every implemented
and initiated PPA to be submitted to the School Head;

3.3 prepare all notices of SELG/SSLG meetings;

3.4 serve as Chairperson of the Secretariat Committee; and

3.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

Section 4

Section 5
Section 6

The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

4.1 prepare regularly the financial reports of the SELG / SSLG and safe keep all
documents for transparency and accountability;

4.2 serve as the disbursing officer of all the SELG/SSLG's funds;

4.3 prepare the annual budget of the SELG/SSLG;

4.4 serve as the Chairperson of the Finance Committee; and

4.1 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

The Auditor shall have the following duties:

5.1 verify the legitimacy of the disbursement of SELG /SSLG funds and certify the
correctness of the financial reports;

5.2 audit and submit reports of all expenditures of the SELG/SSLG funds;

5.3 assist the Treasurer in preparing financial reports;

5.4 act as the co-chairperson of the Finance Committee; and

5.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

The Public Information Officer (PIO) shall have the following duties:

6.1 disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SELG/SSLG;

6.2 build and maintain a credible image for the SELG/SSLG;

6.3 spearhead in the promotion of SELG/SSLG PPAs and DepEd Core Values;

6.4 publish activities, accomplishment reports, and updates through the SELG / SSLG
Bulletin Board, press releases and social media;

6.5 serve as the Chairperson of the Public Relations Committee; and

6.6 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

Section 7
Section 8

Section 1

Section 2

The Protocol Officer shall have the following duties:

7.1 assist the presiding officer in enforcing proper decorum during the meetings;

7.2 assist in maintaining peace and order within the premises of the school, if
necessary;

7.3 act as Chief Sergeants-At-Arms of subordinate organizations and classes;

7.4 serve as the chairperson of the Learners' Welfare Committee and appoint its
members; and

7.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

The Grade Level Representative(s) shall have the following duties:

8.1 represent his/her grade level in all the meetings of the SELG/SSLG;

8.2 Grades 11 and 12 representatives shall create a mechanism to ensure all

concerns and issues in respective grade levels, as well as strands and tracks,
are raised and addressed;
8.3 serve as liaison to respective grade levels on updates and directives from
SELG/ SSLG;

8.4 assist in the effective implementation of the SELG/SSLG PPAs; and

8.5 perform other duties assigned by the majority of the SELG/SSLG officers.

Article XI Homeroom Class Organizations

There shall be a homeroom class organization m every section composed of executive

officers only parallel to the organizational structure of the SELG/SSLG.

The homeroom class organization shall assist the SELG / SSLG in implementing its
PPAs.

Article XII Coordinating Council

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8
Section 9

The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the SELG /SSLG as the
Chairperson.

The Coordinating Council shall be composed of all SELG / SSLG officers, and
Presidents of all registered clubs and organizations.

The Coordinating Council shall have the following functions:

3.1 coordinate school wide PPAs that require the participation and involvement of
the learners;

3.2. provide support mechanisms in the implementation of various PPAs of all

registered clubs and organizations; and

3.3. synchronize PPAs of all registered clubs and organizations in the school.

The School Head shall automatically be the Adviser of the Coordinating Council. All
resolutions and agreements arrived at by the Coordinating Council shall be approved
by the School Head.

The Coordinating Council shall meet at least once every quarter or as often as the
council may deem necessary. Copy of the Minutes of the Meeting and resolutions must
be submitted to the School Head.

There shall be six (6) permanent committees in the Coordinating Council namely,
Executive Committee, Internal Affairs Committee, External Affairs Committee,
Secretariat, Rules and Constitution Committee, and Learners' Welfare Committee.

Each committee shall be chaired and co-chaired by the SELG / SSLG Officers. Except
for the Executive Committee, members of other committees shall be appointed by the
Chairperson of the Coordinating Council from among the Presidents of the registered
clubs and organizations.

The Executive Committee shall act as the administrative arm of the Coordinating
Council.

The Internal Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Vice President and co-
chaired by the Treasurer and Auditor. This committee shall be responsible for
organizational matters such as finance management, resource mobilization, budgeting
and auditing, and training.

The External Affairs Committee shall be chaired by the Public Information Officer.
This committee shall be responsible for linkages, partnerships, and publicity.

Section 10 The Secretariat Committee shall be chaired by the Secretary and shall be
responsible for documentation, record-keeping, and filing.

Section 11 The Rules and Constitution Committee shall be chaired by the Protocol
Officer and shall ensure compliance with the Constitution and By-Laws of this
organization and all existing DepEd issuances related to youth affairs.

Section 12 The Learner Activities Committee shall be chaired by the officer

appointed by the Chairperson. This committee shall be responsible for the
harmonization and coordination of all student-led activities.
Article XIII Adviser

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

The School Head shall designate a qualified teacher as the SELG / SSLG Adviser and
endorse a copy of the designation to the Schools Division Office through the School
Governance Operations Division.

The endorsement and designation of SELG / SSLG Adviser shall be done every school
year.

The SELG / SSLG Adviser must have the following qualifications:

3.1 direct experience m youth organizational management;

3.2 good character and reputation m the school and community;

3.4 competent, able, and willing to work with the student leaders from planning
to implementation of PPAs; and

3.5 shall have at least one (1) year residency in the school.

The SELG/SSLG adviser shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

4.1 Monitor all programs, projects, activities, and meetings of the SELG/SSLG at
all times;

4.2 Act as the SELG/SSLG's mentor in good governance and leadership;

4.3 Oversee all the SELG/SSLG's internal and external processes and leadership
practices;

4.4 Ensure the academic excellence, as well as the holistic welfare and development
of the SELG / SSLG officers;

4.5 Conduct consultations with SELG/SSLG officers to gather feedback on the

efficiency and effectiveness of performance as an officer and/or the overall
performance of the SELG / SSLG;

4.6 Propose recommendations for improvement based on the information gathered from
the consultations;

4.7 Actively participate and coordinate with the Division Youth Formation
Coordinators through the School Head in the implementation and management of
SELG/SSLG-related activities in all levels of governance;

4.8 Facilitate the crafting of the General Program of Action (GPOA) for approval of
the School Head.

4.9 Submit reports and other pertinent documents for approval of the School Head,
and copy furnish the Schools Division Office through the Division Youth Formation
Coordinators, if necessary.

4.10 The Advisership in the SELG/SSLG shall be equivalent to one (1) teaching load
pursuant to Republic Act No. 4670 and other relevant DepEd issuances.

Article XIV Elections

Section 1

Section 2

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

The Learner Government Commission on Elections and Appointments, herein referred to

as the LG COMEA, shall solely manage the elections and appointments of the Learner
Government.

The LG COMEA shall enforce all rules and regulations; and administer all
proceedings and regulations relative to the conduct of any other matter that
requires suffrage.

Article XV
The General Assembly

The General Assembly shall be composed of all bona fide learners of the school.

The General Assembly shall be a forum for information dissemination.

The General Assembly shall be convened by the SELG/ SSLG during the opening and
closing of classes, and as deemed necessary.

Article XVI
Federations of the Supreme Elementary Learner Government and Supreme Secondary
Leamer Government

Section 1 The Division Federation of SELG / SSLG is composed of all School

Presidents of SELG / SSLG.

Section 2

Section 3

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 1

Section 2

The Regional Federation of SELG / SSLG is composed of all Division Presidents of

SELG/SSLG.

The National Federation of SELG/SSLG is composed of all Regional Presidents of SELG

/ SSLG.

Article XVII Meeting and Quorum

The SELG/SSLG shall conduct regular monthly meetings or as agreed upon by the
officers of the SELG/SSLG.

Majority of the officers of the SELG / SSLG (50%+ 1) shall constitute a quorum.

Each member of the SELG/SSLG is entitled to only one vote.

If the votes end in a draw, the SELG / SSLG President or the Acting Chair of the
meeting shall cast the vote to break the tie.

No proxy shall be allowed when voting.

Article XVIIl Finance

The school may allocate a portion of the MOOE to support the SELG/SSLG operations,
subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

The following are the guidelines for handling internal and external sources of
funds:

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

2.2. The SELG/SSLG shall maintain safekeeping measures of all funds received in
coordination with the School Head and designated Disbursing Officer.

2.3 The SELG/SSLG may accept 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 SELG/SSLG, provided that all donations received shall be in
accordance with the existing Department of Education policies and rules, as well as
regulations on accepting and recording, and reporting donations. Copies of such
shall be submitted to the School Head.

2.4 The SELG / SSLG may undertake fundraising activities to subsidize its projects
and activities as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the
SELG/SSLG; provided that the SELG/SSLG must submit and seek approval of their
project proposal to the SGOD through the School Head, to be reviewed by the
Division Youth Formation Coordinators and approved by the Schools Division
Superintendent prior to implementation of fundraising activities.

2.5 No officers of the SELG/SSLG, as well as the SELG/SSLG Adviser shall have the
power to make any bill, payable note or any negotiable instrument or endorse the
same in the name of SELG / SSLG, or contract or cause to be contracted any debt or
liability in the name or on behalf of the SELG / SSLG.

2.6 All disbursement shall be made in accordance with the programs, projects and
activities of the SELG /SSLG embodied in the annual General Plan of Action (GPOA)
endorsed by the SELG / SSLG Adviser and duly approved by the School Head.

2.7 The SELG/SSLG shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the
disbursement of its funds, provided that it shall be, directly, and exclusively
used to support and/or finance the SELG / SSLG programs, projects, and activities
aligned with the school's priority PPAs'.

2.8 The SELG/SSLG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all fund
disbursements of the SELG/SSLG. All fund disbursements must be accompanied with an
SELG / SSLG resolution noted by the SELG/SSLG Adviser and approved by the School
Head. All expenses must be supported by official and/ or acknowledgement receipts.
The School Head shall be provided with a copy of all the resolutions relative to
the disbursements made.

2.9 The SELG/SSLG, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate
financial guidelines for proper financial management.

2.10 At the end of every activity, the SELG/SSLG shall liquidate expenses before
another disbursement. Without this, succeeding disbursements shall not be
authorized. Funds of the SELG/SSLG shall be audited by the Auditor and rechecked
and verified by the school's administrative officer or assistant at the end of the
term of the SELG/SSLG and at the end of every activity. In the absence of an
administrative officer or assistant, the SELG/SSLG adviser shall do the rechecking
and verification.
2.11 Financial statements shall be duly noted by the SELG / SSLG Adviser, posted on
the designated bulletin board every month, printed in every issue of the school
paper, furnishing the School Head with a copy.

2.12 The SELG/SSLG shall submit a bi-annual financial report duly noted by the SELG
/ SSLG Adviser to the School Head.

ARTICLE XIX
Transparency and Accountability

Section 1 Elected SELG/SSLG officers shall always uphold the best interest of the
organization and act in accordance with existing laws, regulations, policies,
guidelines, and of this Constitution. They shall serve as role models for the
learners, demonstrating the DepEd Core Values of maka� Diyos, Maka-tao,
makakalikasan, at makabansa.

Section 2 For the purpose of accountability and transparency of all organizational

planning, operations, implementations and review of the SELG / SSLG, the following
shall always be observed:

2.1 Prepare a GPOA collectively conformed by at least a majority (one� half plus
one) of the officers of the SELG/SSLG through a resolution;

2.2 Conduct meetings and committee deliberations with the consensus of a

majority of the SELG/SSLG officers;

2.3 Conduct PPAs duly approved by the school head for the school year;

2.4 Deliberate on matters involving recognitions, appreciations, and special

citation for internal or external parties that contributed to the success of the
implementation of the SELG / SSLG PPAs, provided that such deliberations have
been graced by the majority;

2.5 Prepare, document, process, file, and record all financial transactions of the
SELG/SSLG, as required by this constitution;

2.6 Create, develop, or by any means, find ways to provide a transparency board for
the SELG / SSLG for the purposes of information dissemination (notices, action
plan, PPAs brief, resolutions, and relevant DepEd issuances affecting
learner's welfare;

2.7 Posting of duly approved after-activity accomplishment and financial

reports;

2.8 Posting of duly audited and approved monthly financial reports; and

2.9 Disseminate other relevant announcements and information not within the scope
of the above cited purposes.

Article XX
Removal, Resignation and Vacancies

Section 1 Any officer may be removed from office for and conviction of, culpable
violation of this Constitution, excessive absences, failure to fulfill duties,
breach of confidentiality, other offenses that affect or compromise the integrity
of the SELG / SSLG.

Section 2
Section 3

Section 4

Section 5

Section 6

Section 7

Section 8

The following procedures shall be observed in the impeachment of a SELG / SSLG

Officer:

2.1 A formal written complaint shall be filed to the Office of the School Head;

2.2 The Office of the School Head through the SELG/SSLG Adviser shall inform the
concerned SELG/ SSLG officer within three (3) school days upon receipt of the
written complaint; and require the latter to respond in writing within three (3)
school days after the receipt of the complaint. Failure on the part of the
concerned SELG/ SSLG officer to respond to the complaint after receipt thereof
shall allow the school head to proceed with the investigation and decide on the
complaint for removal.

2.3 Upon receipt of the written response of the concerned SELG / SSLG officer,
the Office of the School Head shall investigate within ten (10) school days to
determine the strength and/or gravity of the complaint;

2.4 The Office of the School Head shall prepare a report of its findings and
decision, and copy furnish the SELG / SSLG Adviser and the concerned SELG/SSLG
officer with his/her parents'/guardians' attention a day after the conclusion of
the investigation.

Any SELG / SSLG Officer who has been removed from office shall be disqualified from
running for a position in any SELG / SSLG elections to be conducted in the next two
(2) school years, except for any registered school clubs and organizations.

Any SELG / SSLG officer may file a resignation letter to the Office of the School
Head.

The school head shall verify the justification or validity of the reasons for
resignation of an SPG / SSG officer. The school head shall determine whether to
approve or disapprove the resignation within five (5) school days upon receipt of
the letter.

Resignation of an elected SELG/SSLG officer shall take effect five (5) school days
after the approval of the Office of the School Head.

In the event of vacancy of the position of the SELG / SSLG President for the reason
of resignation, expulsion, impeachment, sickness, permanent disability, or death,
the Vice-President shall immediately assume the position.

In the event of vacancy of the position/s of the SELG/SSLG Vice� President,

Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, and Protocol Officer,
for the reason of resignation, expulsion,

impeachment, sickness, permanent disability, or death, a special election shall be

conducted within ten (10) school days upon the request of the SELG/ SSLG Adviser.

Article XXI
Amendments of the Constitution and By Laws

Section 1

Section 2

Section 3

Section 4

This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or in part as

deemed necessary from its issuance.
The Youth Formation Division (YFD) of the DepEd shall be the sole office to
recommend the amendment or modification in full or in part of this Constitution and
By-Laws to the Secretary of the Department of Education. The YFD shall call for
proposed amendments with attached duly signed resolutions from the National
Federation of SELG/SSLG.

The YFD through its Technical Working Group, composed for the purpose, and shall
assess the proposed amendments received for possible inciusion to the Draft Revised
Constitution and By-Laws.

Final Draft of the Revised Constitution and By-Laws formulated by the YFD shall be
concurred by at least two-thirds (2/3) of all Division Federation of SELG / SSLG
nationwide through a duly signed Resolution from respective Divisions.

Article XXII Separability Clause

If part of this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Elementary Learner

Government and Supreme Secondary Learner Government is invalid, all parts that are
separable from the invalid part remain in effect. On the other hand, if a certain
part, and if one part is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other parts are
valid.

Article XXIII Repealing Clause

Any prov1s1on or part of this Constitution and By-Laws of Supreme Elementary

Learner Government and Supreme Secondary Learner Government shall be found to be in
contrary or inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, as well as with established or legitimate implementing rules and
guidelines and issuances caused or ordered to be formulated or issued by the same
to the related offices of the Department of Education shall be deemed null and
void.

Article XXIV Effectivity

Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon
its issuance.