THE BICOL UNIVERSITYMoving Ahead for Gender Equality, Empowering and Nurturing Talents

(MAGENTA)

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWSPREAMBLE

We, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students of Bicol University, expressing our faith in the Divine Providence in order to train ourselves in self-government in order to promote the high standards for character, scholarship, leadership and service, to foster closer relationship, and understanding with Bicol University administration and the community; to maintain effective, cooperative and fellowship among ourselves; and to contribute to the University of excellence in higher education in the region; do hereby promulgate and adopt this constitution.

ARTICLE IName

Section 1. This Organization herein established shall be known as the Bicol University Moving Ahead for Gender Equality, Empowering and Nurturing Talents (B.U MAGENTA).

ARTICLE IIDeclaration of Objectives and Function

Section 1. The Bicol University MAGENTA shall be autonomous in undertaking program of action complementary to the rights and Welfare of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) student inside the university.

Section 2. The Bicol University MAGENTA gives importance to the promulgation of the rights and welfare of the LGBT’s within the University.

Section 3. The Bicol University MAGENTA adheres to the principle of equality among allthe students. No discrimination of any sort shall be encouraged. Also the Bicol University MAGENTA commits to thedemocratic participation within the context of equalityto all the decision in the University that will concern the students .

Section 4. TheBicol University MAGENTA commits itself to actively strive to eradicate student passivity.

Section 5. The Bicol University MAGENTA recognizes the importance of free discussion and the exchange of ideas to further the Goals of the Organization and of the University. It recognizes the freedom of its members to promote various ideas, beliefs and ideologies.

Section 6. The Bicol University MAGENTA devotes itself to creating venues and providing opportunities for the promotion of student empowerment and for the development of student leadership.

Membership III

Section 1. All Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and interested students of Bicol University, irrespective of years and Colleges who are officially enrolled during the school year can be a member.

Section 2. Each member is required to pay P50.00 per semester as their membership fee which will immediately be considered as the organization’s standing fund in order to generate programs, projects, activities and others.

ARTICLE IVRights of the Members

Section 1. All members shall have the freedom of the press and speech, and peaceful assembly not contrary to the Constitution of the Bicol University MAGENTA and existing laws governing such rights.

Section 2. All the members shall have the right to petition the proper authorities for redress of grievances, present views and opinions conducive to broad, sound and healthy thinking of vital issues concerning the welfare of the LGBT’s (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)

Section 3. Every member shall have the right to have the grades speedily recorded, his transcript of records speedily processed and the confidentiality of his academic records maintained.

Section 4. Every member shall have the right to be informed of the rules and regulations affecting him.

Section 5. Every member shall have the right to have reasonable protection, in case of arrest within school premises; coordination shall be accorded to the school authorities.

Section 6. No member shall be subject to exploitation, involuntary servitude nor cruel and unusual punishment.

Section 7. All members shall have the right to form, assist and join school based and non school-based organization, alliances and federations for their integral development.

Section 8. Every member shall have the free access on records, reports and other documents kept by the organization

ARTICLE VPowers and Duties of the Officers of the Bicol University MAGENTA

Section 1. The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Organization. He shall:

a. Preside over the general, regular, special and emergency meetings of the Organization.

b. Carry out and implement resolutions and council laws passed and approved by the Officers.

c. Represent the organization in his official capacity as President in occasions and events where the organization needs his representatives.

d. Authorize and countersign all disbursements to be paid by the Treasurer.e. Perform such other acts as may be required of him by the Council and the

organization.f. Take active supervision over the proper ties, interests, business and affairs

of the organization.g. In case of suspension and removal of current Bicol University MAGENTA

Officer, the President shall appoint a student in replacement of the removed one, with the consent of the other Bicol University MAGENTA Officers.

Section 2. The Vice President shall:a. Assist the President in all the matters where his assistance is required.b. Take over the duties of the President in cases of absence, disability,

resignation or removal for cause of the President.c. Monitor the activities of the organization.d. Perform such other acts as may be required of him/her by the

Organization.e. Propose annual budget to the Assembly.

Section 3. The Secretary shall:a. Record and keep the minutes of the organization.b. Prepare and send communications pertaining to the activities of the

organization.c. Perform such duties of the President that the organization may delegate

to him/her.d. Head the Secretariat Committee.e. Prepare accomplishment report at the end of every semester.

Section 4. The Treasurer shall:a. Act as the custodian of the funds and property of the organization.

b. Disburse the funds of the organization in accordance with such rules and regulations.

c. Prepare financial statement which shall be supported by the vouchers and official receipts at the end of the semester.

d. Perform such other duties as may be entrusted to him by the organizatione. Head the Finance Committee.

Section 5. The Auditor shall:a. Audit funds and accounts of the organization.b. Certify the legality of the expenses incurred by the organization.c. Perform such other duties as may be entrusted to him by the organization d.

Section 6. The Business Manager shall:a. Supervise all business and fund raising activities of the organization.b. Perform such functions as may be designated to him by the organization.c. Head the Ways and Means Committee.

Section 7. The Public Information Officer shall:a. Disseminate information for mass media duly approved by the President.b. Head the Public Relations Committee.c. Pass the minutes, financial statements, and other important documents

prepared by the Secretary and the Treasurer to the concerned offices.

ARTICLE VIImpeachment and Suspension from the Office

Section 1. Any officer, who violates the Constitution of the Bicol University MAGENTA, commits grave misconduct and neglects his duties shall be liable for impeachment or suspension.

Section 2. For the purpose of impeachment, an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the officers shall be required.

Section 3. For the purposes of suspension, an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all officers there being a quorum, at the disciplinary proceedings at which penalty is being determined shall be required; provided that the period or suspension shall not exceed 60 days.

ARTICLE VIIMeetings

Section 1. The regular meeting of the organization shall be held every Thursday of the week, the time and place to be designated by the President. Six members shall constitute a quorum and their acts shall bind the Council.

Section 4. The President may call for emergency and special meeting.

Section 5. The Secretary shall issue notices of the meetings at least three (3) before such meeting is to be held.

ARTICLE VIIIFunds

Section 1. The funds of the Bicol University MAGENTA shall come from the fees paid by the members and from other sources of funds such as donations, Sponsorship and solicitations.

ARTICLE IXBicol University MAGENTA Adviser

Section 1. The Bicol University MAGENTA must be a full time faculty member of the university whom the majority of the officers shall choose.

Section 2. The adviser shall be one of the signatories of the given bank accounts.

Section 3. The term of the office of the adviser shall be co-terminus with the Bicol University MAGENTA officers.

ARTICLE XAmendments

Section 1. The Bicol University MAGENTA in a meeting especially for the purpose of a congress may propose amendments to the Constitution by three-fourths vote of all the members, subject to the ratification of the officers in the same manner as the adoption of the Constitution provided in the next succeeding article.

ARTICLE XIIEffectivity

Section 1. This amended Constitution shall be ratified by a majority vote of the officers in the plebiscite called for the purpose and shall take effect upon the approval of the adviser.