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Mission Statement

  • To provide useful and quality Information Technology training programs;


  • To help members obtain industry-recognized Computer Certification;


  • To conduct workshops, lectures and seminars on topics of interest in computers and information technology;


  • To promote brotherhood and camaraderie among its members and between FACE and other organizations;


  • To serve as an implementing arm for the Office of the Labor Attache / OWWA in carrying out programs, activities and undertakings for the benefit of the Filipinos.

Constitution & By Laws

The Filipino Association for Computer Excellence also known as FACE is a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization operating under the auspices of the Office of the Labor Attache and OWWA, Dubai.

ARTICLE I:  OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION
1.1)To provide useful and quality Information Technology training programs;
1.2)To help members obtain industry-recognized Computer Certification;
1.3)To conduct workshops, lectures and seminars on topics of interest in computers an information technology;
1.4)To promote brotherhood and camaraderie among its members and between FACE and other organizations;
1.5)To serve as an implementing arm for the Office of the Labor Attach? / OWWA in carrying out programs, activities and undertakings for the benefit of the Filipinos.
ARTICLE II:  MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all Filipinos of good moral character and who subscribes to the aims and objectives of FACE.
2.1) Application for membership shall not be refused on the grounds of sex, religion and creed;
2.2) An individual becomes a member upon the approval of the Executive Council as recommended by the Committee on Membership and Discipline;
2.3) Members who have not renewed their membership cannot exercise their rights to vote nor are they entitled to enjoy the rights and privileges of active members;
2.4) Members shall be classified into:
2.4.1 Regular Member
2.4.2 Student Member
2.4.3 Honorary Member
2.5) Membership into the organization is non-transferable.
ARTICLE III:  DUES
3.1)Members are required to pay the amount of Fifty Dirhams (AED 50.00) per year as membership fee;
3.2) Changes to the membership fee shall be recommended by the Executive Council and must be approved by at least 2/3 votes of the members.
ARTICLE IV:  OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
4.1)President
4.1.1 Serves as the Chief Executive of FACE;
4.1.2 Presides over General, Special, and all other meetings of the Executive Council;
4.1.3 Conducts the day-to-day activities of FACE;
4.1.4 Represents FACE in all official functions.
4.2 ) First Vice - President
4.2.1 Performs the duties of the President in his absence;
4.2.2 Coordinates the activities of the following Committees:
4.2.2.1 Committee on Training & Workshops;
4.2.2.2 Committee on Property & Logistics;
4.2.2.3 Committee on Programs & Activities;
4.2.2.4 Committee on Special Projects.
4.3) Second Vice - President
4.3.1 Represents FACE in meetings and all undertakings in the absence of the President and First Vice - President.
4.3.2 Coordinates the activities of the following committees:
4.3.2.1 Committee on Research & Development;
4.3.2.2 Committee on Publications & Information;
4.3.2.3 Committee on Membership & Discipline;
4.3.2.4 Committee on Organizational Affairs.
4.4) First Secretary
4.4.1 Records and distributes the minutes of the meeting;
4.4.2 Notifies appropriate members for scheduled meetings;
4.4.3 Responsible for processing and distribution of all correspondences to and from face.
4.5) Second Secretary
4.5.1 Responsible for maintaining all the records of the organization;
4.5.2 Make the records of FACE available to its members.
4.6) Treasurer
4.6.1 The Treasurer shall be the Head of the Committee on Finance and shall be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records;
4.6.2 Maintains and make available to all members the financial records and annual reports of FACE;
4.6.3 Provides periodic financial report of any undertakings;
4.6.4 Reimburses members on approved expenses.
ARTICLE V:  STANDING COMMITTEES
5.1)Committee on Membership and Discipline
5.2)Committee on Programs and Activities
5.3)Committee on Training and Workshops
5.4 )Committee on Research and Development
5.5 )Committee on Property and Logistics
5.6 )Committee on Publications and Information
5.7 )Committee on Special Projects
5.8 )Committee on Organizational Affairs
ARTICLE VI:  MEETINGS
6.1) Meetings shall be classified into:
6.1.1 Level 1 ? Meeting of the President and Vice-Presidents
6.1.2 Level 2 ? Executive Council Meeting
6.1.3 Level 3 ? Trainers and Executive Council Meeting
6.1.4 Level 4 ? General Membership Meeting
6.1.5 Level 5 ? Special Meeting
ARTICLE VII:  ELECTION
7.1) The election shall be held every two years in concurrence with the terms of office of the officers;
7.2)A special election should be held to fill-up a position declared vacant by the Executive Council;
7.3)A Committee on Election should be formed for the above purpose to be chaired by the 2nd Vice - President. The committee shall be responsible for conducting all elections;
7.4)The committee shall advise the Executive Council on the procedures for selecting candidates, process for election and proclamation of official winners.
ARTICLE VIII:  TERMS OF OFFICE
8.1) All elected Officers and Committee Chairman shall have a two-year term of office.
ARTICLE IX:  AMENDMENTS
9.1)Any proposed amendment shall be submitted to the Executive Council for evaluation;
9.2)Proposed amendments must be published to all members at least 30 days prior to the meeting;
9.3)These by-laws shall be amended only by a two-third (2/3) majority of all votes cast by the Executive Council.
ARTICLE X:   DISSOLUTION
10.1) In the event FACE can no longer pursue its objectives, a General Meeting should be held in order to dispose any assets.
ARTICLE XI:  CODE OF CONDUCT
11.1) Belief in God and respect for the religion of others;
11.2) Respect for Women and Elderly;
11.3) Cultivate good habits for sound body and mind;
11.4) Respect for the rights of others;
11.5) Dedication in imparting knowledge to students and co-members;
11.6) Commitment and adherence to the aims and objectives of FACE;
11.7) Punctuality during meetings, graduation and gatherings.
ARTICLE XII:  CONFLICT OF INTEREST
12.1) No member shall be allowed to retain his/her membership, if such individual has motives contrary to the aims and objectives of the association.
12.2) No member shall use the organization, its properties, or any information for his/her personal use and interest.

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