Section 1. Formation of Chapters. The Corporation shall encourage the formation of, as far as practicable, one chapter in each city or municipality through which its programs of activities and projects may be implemented, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the Corporation. A Chapter may be formed by at least fifteen (15) regular members in good standing.

Section 2. Application. An application for Chapter recognition shall be made writing together with the following documents:

(a) By-Laws of the proposed Chapter not inconsistent with the Constitution;

(b) A list of the members of the Board of Directors and Officers and Committee Chairmen;

(c) A list of members including their personal data;

(d) Evidence of payment of membership dues to the Corporation; and

(e) A copy of the plans and programs of the proposed Chapter for the next two (2) years.

Section 3. Evaluation of Application. An application for Chapter recognition shall be acted upon by the Board upon recommendation by the Committee on Chapter Development and Coordination. Upon receipt of the recommendation, the Corporate Secretary shall duly calendar the same for the next Board meeting. If eight (8) or more members of the Board cast their votes in favor of the acceptance of said application, such application shall be recorded as Accepted. Thereafter, the Board shall issue a Chapter to the recognized Chapter.

Section 4. Board of Directors. The property and business of the Chapter shall be managed by the Board of Directors consisting of five (5) members to be elected from among the members in accordance with these By-Laws for term of one (1) year and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

Section 5. Chapter Officers. Each Chapter shall have at least the following officers to be elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws.

(a) Chapter President;
(b) Chapter Vice-President;
(c) Chapter Secretary;
(d) Chapter Treasurer;
(e) Chapter Auditor;
(f) Chapter Sergeant at Arms;
(g) Public Relations and Information Officer; and
(h) Chapter Legal Counsel

No two or more of the above officers may be vested on the same person.

Section 6. Standing Committees. Each Chapter shall have at least the following standing committees with the following functions:

(a) Finance Committee - This Committee, headed by the treasurer, shall be responsible for the enhancement of the financial viability of the Chapter and the preparation and execution of Chapter programs and projects for fund-raising, in coordination with the Finance Committee of the Corporation.

(b) Membership Committee - This Committee, headed by the Corporate Secretary shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the membership of the Chapter to include the development of the leadership potentials of the members and such other assistance for the welfare of its members in coordination with the Membership Committee of the Corporation.

(c) Cadet Affair Committee - This Committee, headed by the Vice-Chapter President, shall be responsible for the preparation and implementation of projects directed towards the welfare of the Corps of Cadets. All Chapters shall undertake at least one major project per year with the aim of assisting the UP CMT Corps of Officers.

(d) Committee on Chapter Meetings - This Committee, headed by the Public Relations and Information Officer, shall be responsible for the preparation and conduct of all general meetings and shall ensure that all administrative requirements such as notification and attendance of members, invitation of guests, preparation of the program and physical arrangements are properly attended to.

Section 7. Duties of Recognized Chapters. The following shall be the duties of recognized Chapters:

(a) Quarterly Report - Each Chapter, through its Chapter President, shall submit its quarterly report addressed to the President with a copy furnished to the Corporate Secretary and the Chairman of the Committee on Chapter Development and Coordination. The quarterly report should contain, among others, a list of members, categorized into new, active, inactive, and transferred, projects accomplished; on-going and future projects or programs; a copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors' meetings and other pertinent supporting papers. Matters which concern and are of interest to the Corporation should also be reported.

The following are the period covered by the quarterly reports:

First Quarterly Report - April 1 to June 30
Second Quarterly Report - July 1 to September 30
Third Quarterly Report - October 1 to December 31
Fourth Quarterly Report - January 1 to March 31

(b) Regular Monthly General Meetings. All Chapters shall have a monthly general meeting at a fixed time and place as the Board of Directors may determine, to discuss the programs and projects, and such other matters affecting the Chapter. The Board of Directors shall inform the National Secretariat of the time and date of such meeting, and any changes thereof.

(c) Regular Board Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Chapter shall meet regularly to take up matters affecting the Chapter. Section 8. The Board of Governors shall promulgate guidelines concerning the functioning and operation chapters in conformity with the above-stated provisions.

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