CONSTITUTION
University of the Philippines Manila
I N D A Y O G
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the members of Indayog, united by the common interest in the art of dance and the encouragement of artistic expression hereby ordain and proclaim this constitution.
ARTICLE I
Name
This organization of ladies and gentlemen shall be known as Indayog.
ARTICLE II
History
Initially, Indayog was an exiting organization in the University of the Philippines Manila, and was continued by a new management who was previously invited by the former Indayog members to continue the organization.
ARTICLE III
Declaration of Beliefs
Indayog, recognizing its role and commitment to the University and its students, is an organization united by a common interest in the art of dance and artistic expression. We believe in the enhancement of students' talent in dance and the promotion of dance as an art by sharing this talent to entertain, and using this talent to reach out.
ARTICLE IV
Declaration of Objectives
Section 1. Enhancement of student's talent in dance. Being an organization whose main program is based on the art of bodily movements, dance and bodily expression is encouragement and improvement of the members' talents.
Section 2. Promotion of dance as an art. We believe that honing our members in dancing also results in the recognition of dance as an art both for our members as well as for our audience. We know that dance is a form of entertainment but we must also acknowledge dance as an art.
ARTICLE V
Declaration of Policies
Section 1. Acknowledge the contribution of each member. For the members to grow within the organization, each one should give due respect and acknowledgement as well as consideration to the contribution of each member.
Section 2. Attendance in the most important meetings and participation in all organization activities is a must. Since the presentations and activities of the organization are time pressured, all members involved in the activities are required to attend practices and meetings.
Section 3. Neglect of one's talent is a serious sin to one's self and to the organization as well. All members of Indayog must develop his or her talent in dance for the betterment of oneself and the organization.
ARTICLE VI
On Membership
To become a member of Indayog, each person must go through auditions surveyed and judged by the founding members of the new office and the existing members. They must initially choreograph steps to certain music chosen by them and perform it in the auditions. They shall be rated and categorized according to dancing abilities and will be decided on by the judges.
ARTICLE VII
The Officers
Reyllen C. Bangsal
CHAIRPERSON
Christine Anne N. Francisco
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Analyn B. Falcis
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Mary Louise Garcia
FINANCE OFFICER
Margaux Yvette Contreras
Thea Gutierrez
PROMOTIONS OFFICERS
ARTICLE VIII
Powers and Duties of the Officers
Chairperson - in charge of implementing and coordinating activities and projects for Indayog. Besides keeping track of the schedule of these activities and projects, she assigns dancers for performances, and always has the final say in decision-making.
Executive Secretary - She keeps and collects all documents of members as well as keeping track of practice schedule. She also schedules the organization meetings and practices.
Finance Officer - She basically takes care of the organization's funds and budget. She acts as treasurer and bookkeeper of Indayog.
Promotions - They are in charge of the organization's publicity, including advertising for its various activities and programs.
ARTICLE IX
Election and Tenure of Officers
Section 1. Election process shall begin three (3) weeks before the last day of classes in the second semester of the academic year and election of officers completed before the last day of classes.
Section 2. All incumbent officers shall hold their position for one academic year, which shall commence on the day of their induction and expire on the day the succeeding set of officers are inducted.
Section 3. Any incumbent officer, who, by the express wish of vote of the other Indayog members, may be the offered the extension of his or her term for another academic year.
Section 4. The adviser shall induct the new officers.
ARTICLE X
Succession
Section 1. If for any reason, an officer is unable to complete his or her term of office, an election for a new officer shall take place within a week.
Section 2. If for any reason, an elected officer is unable to complete his or her term of office, a new election shall take place and shall be open for candidacy only to members not occupying any position at the time of election.
Section 3. Special induction must be conducted for the new officers.
ARTICLE XI
Meetings
Section 1. The UP Manila Indayog shall hold general meetings once in every two weeks.
Section 2. The officers or the adviser will call emergency meetings at any time to discuss matters they deem important to the organization.
Section 3. One-half of the current dance troupe members, present during a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4. No official business transaction shall be decided upon during any meeting if the members present do not constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE XII
Penal Provisions
Section 1. (1) Any officer may be impeached for violation of the Constitution, abuse of authority, gross inefficiency or immorality.
(2) Formal charges filed by at least two (2) members of the dance troupe shall be enough for the officers and adviser to initiate and try all cases of impeachment. Facts of cases against any officer shall be presented to the body during a meeting called for such purpose.
(3) No officer shall be impeachable without the concurrence of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the body during a meeting called for such purpose.
Section 2. Upon the recommendation of any of the Operations Officer, any member may be suspended by two-thirds (2/3) votes of all the officers.
Section 3. If a member thinks he or she is unable to perform his or her duties as a member of the organization, he or she may file for a temporary inactivity status.
Section 4. Any member may be suspended for the rest of the semester if she is enrolled in any of the following grounds:
a. Deliberate or insistent effect of this constitution
b. Neglect of duties
c. Periodic absences in meetings and activities
d. Insubordination
e. Grave misconduct
ARTICLE XIII
Amendment and Provisions
Section 1. Any member of the dance troupe may propose amendment of the Constitution.
Section 2. Amendments to the Constitution must be ratified by two-thirds (2/3) votes of the members present during meetings called for this purpose.
ARTICLE XIV
Effectivity
This Constitution shall take effect upon approval of two-thirds (2/3) votes of the members during a meeting called for the purpose.
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