Section 1. The President shall upon assuming office, constitute the following standing committees:

(a) The Executive Committee
(b) The Civil and Military Placement Committee
(c) The Community Development Services Committee
(d) The Membership Committee
(e) The Committee on Audit
(f) The Finance Committee
(g) The Committee on Elections
(h) The Cadet Affairs Committee
(i) The Public Relations and Information Committee

All accredited chapters shall as far as practicable be represented in the standing committees which shall be composed of a chairman and at least two (2) members. Unless otherwise provided herein, the President shall nominate the chairman and the members of each committee, subject to the confirmation by a majority of the members of the Board.

Section 2. The Executive Committee . The Committee shall be composed of the President, as its Chairman, the Vice President, the National Treasurer, the Corporate Secretary and another Governor to be elected by the Board, as members. The Executive Committee shall be the management arm of the Board of Governors and shall be tasked with the following powers and functions:

(a) To review policies and prepare policy recommendations;

(b) To continuously monitor and coordinate the programs and activities of the Corporation including its chapters:

(c) To review and evaluate all project proposals submitted by the different chapters for approval by the Board;

(d) To prepare a standard evaluation system with measurable units of performance and to conduct periodic Corporation-wide and chapter-wide performance ratings.

(e) To approve requests for financial and other assistance from the Corps of Cadets and Corps of Sponsors;

(f) To approve scholarship grants under the U.P. Vanguard Scholarship Program as prescribed by the Rules governing the same;

(g) To prepare and submit to the Board a detailed operating budget complete with identified sources of revenues and projected disbursements. Such budget shall be the product of consultation with all the Chapters and associated organizations of the Corporation and must reflect budgetary allocations for specific programs and projects directly involving the Corporation or being supported by it;

(h) Perform such other tasks which the Board of Governors may choose to delegate to the Ex-Com from time to time.

Section 3. Civil and Military Placement Committee. The Committee shall be charged with the placement and upgrading of Vanguards in the military service, both in the active and the reserve force, government service and civilian life. It shall attend to the members' needs as regards commissioning in the AFP, job placements, promotions and other similar activities.

Section 4. Community Development and Livelihood Promotions Services Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the initiation, promotion and development of civic, military and other allied activities for the benefit of the public. It shall be tasked with the maintenance of liaison with the government and shall take charge of affairs of the Corporation requiring government intervention and approval.

Section 5. Membership Committee. The Committee shall be composed of the Corporate Secretary, as Chairman, and four (4) members. All chapter adjutants shall be ex-officio members of the committee. It shall have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership of the Corporation. It shall be responsible for implementing the provisions of Article III on membership including recruitment, evaluation and admission of candidates for membership and the discipline, expulsion and reinstatement of members. It shall be responsible for the guidance of all members concerning their status and continued membership in the Corporation. It shall see to the timely and proper conduct of the recognition and induction of incoming members. It shall be responsible for the career, social and other membership development activities, to include the enhancement of the leadership potential and fellowship of the members.

Section 6. Committee on Audit. The Committee shall be responsible for examining, auditing and settling, in accordance with law and regulations, accounts pertaining to the Corporation or those held in trust by the chapters. It shall keep copies of the general accounts of the Corporation and shall see to it that accounts of the chapters are equally in order by conducting quarterly spot-checks. It shall collect and collate annual finance reports from the chapters from which will be based the annual financial report of the Treasurer of the Corporation to be published and distributed to interested members.

Section 7. Committee on Elections. This Committee shall be composed of a chairman and four (4) members all of whom shall be nominated by the President and confirmed by a majority of all the members of the Board. It shall administer and enforce all laws and rules and regulations relative to the conduct of elections in the Corporation. It shall supervise and conduct all elections in the Corporation and shall coordinate all elections in the chapters. It shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns and qualifications of members of the Board of Directors and officers of the chapters. Its decision on such matters shall be final. The Comelec may adopt such other rules and regulations, consistent with these By-Laws, with the approval of the Board, and deputize such personnel as the circumstances may require to ensure the free, orderly and honest conduct of elections.

Section 8. Finance Committee. The Committee shall be charged with the enhancement of the financial viability of the Corporation and for the preparation of programs and projects for fund raising thereof. It shall also attend to whatever financial assistance may be extended to the chapters and shall have coordinating and advisory functions in all Chapter fund-raising projects. The National Treasurer shall be an automatic member of this committee.

Section 9. Cadet Affairs Committee. The Committee shall formulate plans and projects to intensify orientation programs towards military professionalism in the U.P. CMT Corps of Officers. It shall solicit the help of members, and in close coordination with the Commandant of Cadets, offer such help to improve leadership, motivation, and human resource development in the CMT program. It shall implement all projects of the Corporation as will ensure the scholastic excellence of the Cadet Officers. It shall enhance cadet- Alumni relations. The Committee shall be responsible for the administration of the U.P. Vanguard Scholarship Program, review its rules for entitlement, process applications and recommend the grants for the approval of the Executive Committee and otherwise oversee the attainment of the objectives of the Scholarship Program.

Section 10. Public Relations Information Committee. The committee shall be headed by the Public Relations and Information Officer. It shall be charged with the promotion of public support for the Corporation by establishing proper relations with the mass media and such other institutions as will ensure the fulfillment of the objective of the Corporation. It shall cause the regular publication of the Corporation's newsletter and ensure that the policies, programs, projects, rules and regulations of the Corporation are properly and intensively disseminated to the members. It shall also be responsible for the publication and distribution of the Annual Report.

Section 11. Chapter Development and Coordination Committee. This Committee whose chairman shall be appointed by the President from among the members, shall be responsible for the standardization of chapter organization and staffing. It shall facilitate inter-chapter coordination and communication. It shall enforce the provisions of Article VIII and such other related guidelines which the Board may adopt, and report all violations thereof to the Board for appropriate action.

Section 12. Ad Hoc Committee. The President, with the approval of the Board, may create an ad hoc committee which shall consist of such members as may be designated by him. The committee shall perform such functions as may be assigned to it by the National Commander or by the Board. It shall cease to exist upon completion of its assigned tasks.

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