The Department of Education (DepED) issues sample Constitution and By-Laws for Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) in all public elementary schools. The DepED issuance signifies or recognizes the significant role and contribution of SPG in the schools and under the Student Government Program. In compiance with DepED Order No. 47 s. 2014 dated December 1, 2014, every elementary schoo shall follow the following format of SPG Constitution and By-Laws:
THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
OF THE SUPREME PUPILS GOVERNMENT
IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PREAMBLE
We, the students of [Name of School], believing in the need for a better organized Supreme Pupil Government and in the development of the youth as future leaders of the nation, do hereby promulgate and adopt this Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Pupil Government in elementary school that shall advance, implement and maintain our goals and aspirations, embody the ideals and principles of freedom, equality and justice and democracy, and promote the welfare of all students and academic standards of our Alma Mater.
Article I
General Provisions
Section 1
The Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Pupil Government of [Name of School] which shall hereinafter be referred to as the SPG.
Section 2
Section 2
For the purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, the following words used shall have the meaning as ascribed to them in this section.
2.1 “SPG” refers to Supreme Pupil Government.
Section 1
Article II
Name and Domicile
The name of this Supreme Pupil Government shall be known as the [Name of School] Supreme Pupil Government which shall hereinafter be referred to as the SPG.
Section 2
The seat of the SPG shall be located inside the premises of the school.
Principles
Article III
Declaration of Principles, Objectives and Policies
Principles
Section 1
The SPG 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.
The SPG shall uphold and adhere with Mission Statement of the Department of Education “to protect and to promote the right of every Filipino to quality, equitable, culture-based and complete basic education” where “students learn in a child friendly, gender-sensitive, safe and motivating environment.”
2.1 The Mission Statement of the Department of Education shall serve as the guide of the SPG in working to serve the best interest of the student body.
Section 3
The SPG is founded on the principles of participatory democracy, responsible servant-leadership, collaboration, unity, accountability, and efficiency in serving the student body.
Section 4
The SPG shall be committed in putting these values, principles and ideals into action through academic, socio-civic, leadership programs and activities.
Objectives
Section 5
The SPG shall be the forefront of the students’ rights and welfare, and shall be the model of students’ excellence, grounded on good character, and deep sense of moral values.
Section 6
The Supreme Pupil 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 the students’ rights and welfare
6.3 To help develop a student-friendly, safe and motivating learning environment
6.4 To nurture an inclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive and environment conscious community
6.5 To help develop self-confidence, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and learning among the student body and to utilize these skills in contributing towards nation building
6.6 To empower the students to strive for excellence in the academics, leadership and social responsibility, to encourage the students to be proactive members of the society
6.7 To uphold the values, principles and ideals of the Department of Education
6.8 To serve, to protect and to promote the rights and welfare of every student
Policies
Section 7
The SPG shall be the highest governing body of the students.
Section 8
The SPG 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.
The SPG shall encourage and open communication and dialogue with other student organizations, movements, and other sectors of society not inconsistent with its principles and purposes.
Section 10
The SPG shall remain at all times, accountable and transparent with all of its transactions involving the interest of its constituents who they must serve with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, efficiency and professionalism.
Section 11
The SPG shall strive to pursue an independent stand, not dictated by any other sectors, 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
All bonafide students of [Name of School] are members of the student body to whom the SPG 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 SPG which includes, but not limited to organizing, joining and actively participating in clubs, organizations, groups and other associations for purposes not contrary to existing policies.
Section 4
Every student has the right to conduct and actively 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 a position, to nominate, and to be elected into office, and exercise other electoral practices.
Section 7
Every student has the right to 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 SPG 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 open and regular student-teacher and student-school administration dialogue.
Every student has the right to freely and responsibly express their concerns, views and grievances.
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 specified in DepED Order No. 40 s. 2012 entitled DepED Child Protection Policy but are not specified herein are included as rights of the students.
Section 1
Article VI
Duties and Obligations of the Students
Every student has the responsibility to observe and to uphold the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, the rules and regulations of the school and this Constitution at all times.
Section 2
Every student shall exercise his/her rights responsibly and in good faith.
Section 3
Section 3
Every student shall support and promote the ideals, principles, thrusts and objectives of the SPG, the School and the Department of Education.
Section 4
Every student shall uphold the values of honesty and integrity.
Section 5
Section 5
Every student shall endeavor 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 inclusive, service-oriented, gender-sensitive and environment conscious community.
Section 7
Every student shall abide by the Supreme Pupil Government Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 8
Section 8
Every student shall support the activities and programs of the SPG 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
Power, Duties and Responsibilities of SPG
The SPG shall be the highest governing body of the students.
Section 2
Section 2
The SPG shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
Section 1
2.1 To uphold and enforce the provisions of the Supreme Pupil Government By-Laws and Constitution
2.2 To support and to promote the ideals, principles, thrusts and the objectives of the SPG, 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 students’ matters, affairs and activities
2.9 To serve as a representative of the students in voicing their opinions, suggestions and grievance
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 SPG
2.14 To monitor and to coordinate with the Supreme Pupil Government Commission on Elections every election period
2.15 To monitor and to coordinate elections of other recognized campus campus co-curricular organizations
2.16 To recommend to the School Head the granting, renewal or revocation of accreditation of campus student organizations
2.17 To turn-over financial assets, papers, documents, properties and other responsibilities to the incoming SPG Officers
2.18 To submit financial and accomplishment reports to the school authorities on a monthly basis. A terminal report must be submitted to the school authorities and the incoming SPG Officers during the turn-over of the responsibilities
Article VIII
Composition, Election, Qualifications and Term of Offices of the SPG
Section 1
The officers of the SPG are the duly elected President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer and Grade Level Councilors.
Section 2
The Grade Level Councilor who shall get the highest number of votes among the elected Grade Level Councilors in their respective grade level shall serve as the Grade Level Chairperson of the grade level concerned.
Section 3
All SPG elections shall be conducted school-wide annually.
Section 4
The campaign procedures and elections shall be in accordance with the SPG COMELEC Standard Election Code.
Candidates for all the SPG elective positions shall:
5.1 Be bonafide student
5.2 Be of good academic standing with a general average of 85 and above without any failing grade during 1st to 3rd grading period of the current school year
5.3 Be of good moral character
5.4 Having not been subjected to any disciplinary sanction
5.5 Have submitted the SPG Election Application Packet to be approved by a representative of the SPG Commission on Elections
Section 7
Once elected, all SPG Officers except the Grade Level Chairpersons, Councilors and Representatives shall be considered resigned and ineligible from all major elective or appointive position in other clubs and organizations. Major elective or appointive positions shall refer to the position of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, Peace Officer or equivalent positions including Editor-In-Chief, Managing Editors and Associate Editor of the School Paper of Publication.
No registry shall be required for the candidates for all the elective positions.
Section 9
Section 9
The officers for SPG shall hold office for one (1) school year.
Article IX
Duties and Functions of Supreme Pupil Government Officers
Section 1
Article IX
Duties and Functions of Supreme Pupil Government Officers
Section 1
The SPG President shall be the chief executive officer of the SPG. 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 meetings and/or may designate other 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 may be promulgated
1.5 Sign all the official minutes, project proposals, resolutions, correspondences and other official papers of the SPG
1.6 Represent the SPG or designate his/her representative for any external or internal affairs/functions
1.7 Head the Coordinating Council of School Co-Curricular Organizations
1.8 Implement SPG programs and projects
1.9 Create Ad Hoc Committees, as the need arises. The Chairperson of which shall be appointed by the SPG President
1.10 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 is necessary
2.2 Assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant
2.3 Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities
2.4 Head the Internal Affairs Committee, conceptualize programs, projects and plan activities with the Grade Level Councilors/Representatives
2.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG.
Section 3
2.1 Assist the President in all matters where his/her is necessary
2.2 Assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant
2.3 Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities
2.4 Head the Internal Affairs Committee, conceptualize programs, projects and plan activities with the Grade Level Councilors/Representatives
2.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG.
Section 3
The Secretary shall have the following duties:
3.1 Keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceeding in every meeting
3.3 Provide immediate documentations and reports for every implemented project
3.4 Call and prepare all notices of SPG meetings
3.5 Head the SPG Secretariat
3.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG.
Section 4
3.1 Keep accurate records of the minutes and document proceeding in every meeting
3.2 Keep a file of all the pertinent documents and papers of the SPG and make them accessible to the student body
3.4 Call and prepare all notices of SPG meetings
3.5 Head the SPG Secretariat
3.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG.
Section 4
The Treasurer shall have the following duties:
4.2 Serve as the disbursing officer of all the SPG funds
4.3 Prepare the annual budget of the SPG
4.5 Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organization
5.1 Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement funds
5.2 Audit all expenditures of the SPG
5.3 Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports
5.4 Keep and update the inventory of all the SPG’s property
5.5 Act as the assistant head of the Financial Committee
5.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 6
4.1 Keep all financial records of the SPG and be the one responsible for any information related to the student activity fund
4.3 Prepare the annual budget of the SPG
4.4 Prepare accurate and transparent financial reports every month, after every activity and at the end of term
4.5 Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organization
4.6 Serve as an ex-officio member of any and all Finance Committee for the purpose of considering budgetary and/or financial matters of the SPG
4.6 Conduct an inventory of all SPG property and submit report, in writing, of its condition and state
4.7 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG.
Section 5
The Auditor shall have the following duties:
5.1 Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement funds
5.2 Audit all expenditures of the SPG
5.3 Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports
5.4 Keep and update the inventory of all the SPG’s property
5.5 Act as the assistant head of the Financial Committee
5.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 6
The Public Information Officer shall have the following duties:
6.1 Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SPG
6.2 Build and maintain a credible image for the SPG
6.3 Take charge in the promotion of SPG projects and activities
6.4 Head the Publicity Committee
6.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 7
6.1 Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the SPG
6.2 Build and maintain a credible image for the SPG
6.3 Take charge in the promotion of SPG projects and activities
6.4 Head the Publicity Committee
6.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 7
The Peace Officer shall have the following duties:
7.1 Help the presiding officer in maintaining peace and order during the meetings
7.2 Act as disciplinary officer, if necessary
73. 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
7.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 8 The Grade Level Chairperson shall have the following duties:
8.1 Act as the grade level head coordinator of all SPG programs and projects to the Grade Level Councilor/s of his/her grade level
8.2 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 9
7.1 Help the presiding officer in maintaining peace and order during the meetings
7.2 Act as disciplinary officer, if necessary
73. 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
7.6 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 8 The Grade Level Chairperson shall have the following duties:
8.1 Act as the grade level head coordinator of all SPG programs and projects to the Grade Level Councilor/s of his/her grade level
8.2 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 9
The Grade Level Councilor/s shall have the following duties:
9.1 Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SPG
9.2 Serve as the grievance desk for their respective grade level
9.3 Conceptualize and implement programs and projects and recommend policies for their respective grade level
9.4 Assist in the effective implementation of the SPG programs and projects
9.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Section 1
9.1 Represent his/her grade level in all of the meetings of the SPG
9.2 Serve as the grievance desk for their respective grade level
9.3 Conceptualize and implement programs and projects and recommend policies for their respective grade level
9.4 Assist in the effective implementation of the SPG programs and projects
9.5 Perform other duties assigned by the SPG
Article X
Permanent Committees in the Supreme Pupil Government
Section 1
There shall be seven (7) permanent committees in the SPG, namely: the Executive Committee; Internal Affairs Committee; Secretariat; Finance Committee; Publicity Committee; Students’ Welfare Committee; and the Special Projects Committee. Members of each committee in the SPG shall be appointed by the President from among the officers of the homeroom organizations upon which the recommendation of the chairperson of the committee.
The Executive Committee shall be headed by the President and shall act as the administrative arm of the SPG.
Section 3
The Internal Committee shall be headed by the Vice President and shall take charge of all the matters regarding the members of the SPG and their functions.
Section 4
The Secretariat shall be headed by the Secretary and shall be the official SPG work group.
Section 5
Section 5
The Finance Committee shall be headed by the Treasurer and shall be assisted by the Auditor. This committee shall take charge of all monetary matters and properties of the SPG.
Section 6
The Publicity Committee shall be headed by the Public Information Officer and shall be responsible for disseminating information on matters concerning the SPG.
Section 7
The Students’ Welfare Committee shall be headed by the Peace Officer and shall look after the rights of students and act upon their complaints.
Section 8
Section 8
The Special Projects Committee shall be headed by the person appointed by the President and shall implement special programs and projects of the Department of Education.
Section 9
Other Committees, permanent or ad hoc in nature may be created by the SPG as the need arises.
Section 1
Article XI
Homeroom Class Organizations
Section 1
There shall be homeroom class organization in every section composed of officers parallel to the organizational structure of the SPG.
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 SPG 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 of the school.
Article XII
Coordinating Council of Campus Co-Curricular Organizations
The Coordinating Council shall be headed by the President of the SPG as the Chairperson
Section 2
The Coordinating Council shall be composed of the different presidents of all recognized 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 student body.
3.2 Provide and support a consultative mechanism for the implementation of the various programs and projects of all co-curricular organizations
3.3 Plan programs and synchronize student activities in the campus.
3.4 Serve as the venue to present accomplishment reports, financial reports and other report of the SPG and other organizations as needed or required.
3.5 Set rules and standards for the collection of membership fees or contribution by recognized campus co-curricular clubs or organizations for the approval of School Head.
Section 4
The Coordinating Council shall meet at least once every quarter or upon notice of the Chairperson upon the request of any of its members 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 noted by the School Head.
Article XIII
Adviser
The SPG Adviser shall be endorsed to the School Head from among the three (3) teacher-nominees submitted by the newly-elected SPG officers through a resolution.
Section 2
The SPG Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
2.1 Have experience in organizational management
2.2 With good character and reputation in the school and community
2.1 Have experience in organizational management
2.2 With good character and reputation in the school and 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 SPG Adviser shall monitor all programs, projects, activities and meeting of the SPG at all times.
The Advisorship in the SPG shall be equivalent to one teaching load as per Republic Act No. 4670.
Section 5
The SPG COMELEC Adviser shall be endorsed to the School Head from among the three (3) teacher-nominees submitted by the COMELEC Chair through a resolution.
Section 6
The SPG COMELEC Adviser shall have the following qualifications:
6.1 Have experience in organizational management
6.2 With good character and reputation in the school and community
6.3 Must be non-partisan and experienced in handling student government elections
Section 7
The SPG COMELEC Adviser shall monitor all activities and meetings of the SPG COMELEC at all times.
Article XIV
Commission on Elections
The Commission on Elections, herein referred to as the SPG COMELEC shall be established within twenty-one (21) days before the day of election.
Section 2
The SPG COMELEC shall be the only agency that will manage the electoral process including the campaign.
The SPG COMELEC members shall have the following qualifications:
3.1 Must be non-partisan
3.2 Do not have a vested interested in the election
3.3 Not in any way related to any of the candidates
Section 4
3.1 Must be non-partisan
3.2 Do not have a vested interested in the election
3.3 Not in any way related to any of the candidates
Section 4
The composition of the members of the SPG COMELEC shall be three (3) from Grade 4 and Grade 5 and four (4) from Grade 6.
The composition of the SPC COMELEC shall be three (3) from each grade level.
Section 6
Section 6
The members of the SPG COMELEC shall select a Chairperson among its members.
Section 7
Section 7
The SPG COMELEC shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
7.1 Conduct fair, honest and systematic elections
72. Adhere to the Standard of SPG 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 Disqualify candidates who have violated any of the guidelines which have been promulgated
Section 1
7.1 Conduct fair, honest and systematic elections
72. Adhere to the Standard of SPG 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
Article XV
The General Assembly
The General Assembly of the SPG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom Class Organization Presidents of the school.
The General Assembly shall be a forum of information and consultations from which decisions shall be significantly considered.
Section 3
The General Assembly shall be convened by the SPG President once every two (2) months and as the need arises.
Article XVI
Membership to the Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme Pupil Government
Section 1
The SPG shall be and remain to be automatic member of the Division, Regional and National Federation of Supreme Pupil Government.
Article XVII
Meeting and Quorum
Section 1
The SPG shall conduct regular meetings every first and third week of the month or as agreed upon by the officers of the SPG.
Section 2
Special meetings of the SPG may be called upon by the SPG President or by a majority of the SPG officers .
Majority of the officers of the SPG (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4
Section 4
Each member of the SPG is entitled to only one vote.
Section 5
Section 5
If the votes end in a draw, the SPG President or the Acting Chair of the meeting shall cast the vote to break the tie.
No proxy shall be allowed when voting.
Article XVIII
Finance
Section 1
All receipts of money from all sources shall be evidenced by acknowledgement receipts.
Section 2
Section 2
A monthly reports on the receipts and/or collections made duly signed by the Treasurer and the President and noted by the SPG Adviser shall be posted on the SPG bulletin board and be submitted to the School Head.
Section 3
The SPG shall deposit all funds received, collected and shall maintain banking connection for the regular deposit and savings account of the SPG.
Section 4
The organization may accept cash donations from any member or any public or private person or institution, as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SPG.
Section 5
The SPG may undertake fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects and activities, as long as it will not affect or compromise the integrity of the SPG.
Section 6
The SPG shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the disbursement of its funds, provided that is shall be actually, directly and exclusively used to support and/or finance SPG programs, projects and activities.
All disbursement and bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance with the programs, project and activities of the SPG embodied in the yearly action plan endorsed by the SPG Adviser and duly approved by the School Head.
Section 8
The SPG President and the Treasurer shall be the signatory of all fund disbursement and bank withdrawals of the SPG. All fund disbursements and bank withdrawals must be accompanied with an SPG resolution duly noted by the SPG Adviser. All expenses must be supported by official receipts. The School Head shall be provided a copy of all the resolutions relative to the disbursement made.
Section 9
The SPG, through the Treasurer and Auditor, shall promulgate financial guidelines for proper financial management.
Section 10
At the end of every activity, the SPG shall liquidate expenses before another disbursement. Without this succeeding, bank withdrawals shall not be authorized. Funds of the SPG shall be audited at the end of the term of the SPG and at the end of every activity.
Section 11
Financial statements shall be posted in the SPG 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
The officers of SPG may be impeached on the following grounds:
1.1 Culpable violation of the Constitution and By-Law
1.1 Culpable violation of the Constitution and By-Law
1.2 Gross misconduct, violation to person in authority, negligence and disloyalty to the cause of the SPG and the school
1.3 Non-attendance in both regular and special meetings for three (3) times without valid causes
1.4 Abuse or misuse of power and authority
Section 2
Two-thirds (2/3) votes of the General Assembly shall be necessary to decide after hearing a case of impeachment
The decision of the General Assembly shall be final. However, the officer charged shall be informed twenty (20) days prior to his/her impeachment case proceedings of the charge/charges against him/her, to afford him/her the opportunity to be heard with or without a counsel in his/her defense.
Section 4 Resignation of an elected officer shall be in writing and shall take effect five (5) days after the approval of the majority of the SPG officers.
Section 5
Resignation of appointed officers shall be in writing and shall take effect immediately after the approval of the appointing authority.
Section 6
Any vacancy in any of the positions for the reason of death, resignation, and impeachment shall be filled subject to the recommendation of the SPG.
Section 7
Any vacancy in the SPG, 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 SPG. Immediately upon appointment, the appointee shall serve the remaining period
SPG COMELEC shall certify the fact of appointment of the appointee to the vacant position.
Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or part once every three (3) years from its official issuance through a DepED Order or Memorandum.
Section 2
Article XX
Ratification of the Constitution
Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or modified in full or part once every three (3) years from its official issuance through a DepED Order or Memorandum.
Section 2
The School SPG, the Division, Regional and/or National Federations of Supreme Pupil Governments may propose amendments. Such proposal shall be carried through a resolution duly signed and concurred in by a majority vote of the School SPG officers, the Division, Regional or National Federation officers concerned voting separately.
Section 3
Proposed amendments shall be transmitted to the Office of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations at least one (1) month before holding any conference or events 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 upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Education.
Reference: DepED Order No. 47 s. 2015
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