NYSSA 2014 Announcement of Opening of Application

Water System Training Center, Local Water Utilities Administration MWSS-LWUA Complex, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City 1105

(02) 426-50-25; [email protected]

July 30, 2014

YOUTH AND STUDENT LEADERS

Youth and Student-Led Organizations

Dear fellow youth and student leaders,

Mabuhay!

We are happy to announce that the National Anti-Poverty Commission Youth and Students

Sector (NAPC-YS) is now accepting applications to be part of the NAPC Youth and Students

Sectoral Assembly (NYSSA). The first assembly will be held this October 2014 in Metro

Manila.

Being part of the NYSSA enables you to take part in the process of selecting the Sectoral

Council which will represent your issues and concerns on poverty-alleviation and at the same

time ensure the implementation of the Social Reform Agenda (SRA).

NYSSA members are also tasked to ensuring that young peoples stake is being heard in the governments numerous programs and policies.

As the outgoing Sectoral Representative for the Youth and Students in NAPC and in behalf of

the Technical Working Committee, I would like to invite your organization to apply and to help

fellow young people realize their goals and potentials as relevant stakeholders in the fight against

poverty.

Sincerely,

(sgd)

GIBBY B. GORRES

Sectoral Representative

National Anti-Poverty Commission Youth and Students

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WHAT IS THE NYSSA?

The National Youth and Students Sectoral Assembly (NYSSA) facilitates the formation of the

National Youth and Students Sectoral Council (NYSSC) and the selection of nominees for the

position of National Youth and Students Sectoral Representative (NYSSR).

In the exercise of its powers, the NYSSA has the following functions:

a. Determine the composition, powers and functions of the NYSSA, such as the

responsibility of coming up with a consensus on anti-poverty programs, including

flagship programs and other issues affecting the sector and to assist the Sectoral

Representative in the monitoring of the implementation of the flagship program at the

local level.

b. Set the qualifications required of each member of the NYSSC;

c. Establish the process of electing the members of the NYSSC, including replacements

in cases of vacancies;

d. Elect the members of NYSSC which shall not be less than fifteen (15) nor more than

twenty-five (25);

e. Set the qualifications required of each nominee to the position of National Youth and

Students Sectoral Representative (NYSSR);

f. Establish the process of selecting the nominees to the position of NYSSR;

g. Formulate and approve the Code of Ethics and Conduct and Transparency and

accountability mechanisms among the NYSSC; and

h. Convene whenever called upon by the NYSSC.

The outgoing NYSSC, serving as the Technical Working Committee (TWC), has adopted the

following rules:

a. That, the NYSSA should be composed of at least 100 youth-led organizations; b. That, representatives must be composed of at least 40% women, upholding

progressive gender recognition;

c. That, representatives must be duly authorized by the organization that they are representing;

d. That, representatives must not be a full-time and/or permanent or part-time or casual employee, of any branch of government (executive, legislative or judiciary);

e. That, in order to ensure geographical representation, 5 slots are reserved per region and 15 slots to organizations with a national presence;

f. That, in cases where the target number of representatives in the regional and the national level is not reached, the TWC reserves the right to re-allocate slots; and

g. That, in absentia representation will not be allowed.

Lodging, accommodation and travel for the conduct of the NYSSA will be fully provided for by

NAPC.

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HOW TO APPLY Who can apply?

Youth-led1 organizations, networks, alliances or coalitions that are based in the Philippines and

have been in existence for at least a year by October 1, 2014 is eligible to apply to be part of the

National Anti-Poverty Commission Youth and Students Sectoral Assembly (NYSSA).

Who can represent?

Duly-authorized representatives can represent their respective organizations. Official

representatives must be:

A bona-fide member of the organization they are representing; At least 15 years of age by October 1, 2014 and not more than 30 years of age by October

31, 2014;

NOT an employee (full-time, part-time, or casual) of the national or local government or of any government branch; and

Of good standing have not been convicted of any criminal act.

Requirements

The following are required of each applicant-organization:

LETTER OF INTENT to apply for the NYSSA addressed to: MR. GIBBY GORRES

Sectoral Representative for the Youth and Students Sector

National Anti-Poverty Commission

Filled-out ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE SHEET; Filled-out REPRESENTATIVES PROFILE SHEET; CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION AND GOOD STANDING from any credible

institution stating at least one year of existence AND a good track record (NYC, LGU,

SEC, DSWD, DILG, etc.);

BOARD RESOLUTION stating that the representative is duly-authorized; and One-page ORGANIZATIONAL PORTFOLIO, primer or flier that highlights the

organizations successes, activities or programs.

Resolutions and certificates must be valid by the date of submission. INCOMPLETE

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Process

There are two ways to apply:

1) E-MAIL APPLICATION: Download APPLICATION KIT , fill out all forms and send with the necessary requirements as attached files to

[email protected] with the header NYSSA APPLICATION .

1 Youth-led organizations, networks, alliances or coalitions entail that the leadership and membership are primarily

young people.

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2) BY-MAIL APPLICATION: Download APPLICATION KIT , print and fill-out all forms. Mail forms with necessary requirements to:

MR. GIBBY GORRES

National Anti-Poverty Commission

Water System Training Center

Local Water Utilities Administration

MWSS-LWUA Complex, Katipunan Avenue

Quezon City 1105

The Technical Working Committee would like to stress that we are pushing for a paper-less

society. Thus, E-MAIL APPLICATION, if possible, is highly encouraged.

Mark Your Calendars!

July 30, 2014

Application Process for NYSSA Membership

August 20, 20142

Deadline of Application

September 4, 2014

Announcement of NYSSA Organizations and Representatives

September 12, 2014

Deadline of Confirmation for Representatives

October 2014

1st NYSSA of 2014

2 Applications, in whatever mode, should be received by the TWC on or before the said deadline.

NYSSA 2014 Announcement of Opening of Application

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