Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
Division of Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte Senior High School
Brgy. Camambugan
Daet, Camarines Norte
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENT
IN SCHOOLS (YES) ORGANIZATION

PREAMBLE

We, the student-members of the Youth for Environment in Schools (YES)

Organization of CAMARINES NORTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, with the help of God,

aware of the steady deterioration and degradation of our environment, believing in the

need for our school-based co-curricular organization devoted to the safeguarding,

protection and conservation of the environment, committing to perform specific and

doable actions to contribute to the re-building and renewal of our environmental values,

skills and attitudes, hereby form a consolidated environmental organization that shall

embody the ideals and principles of a healthy environment , democracy and the general

welfare, do hereby promulgate and adopt these constitution and by-laws that will

promote, implement, and maintain the goals and aspirations of the future generations.

Article I

General Provisions

Sec. 1: This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and ByLaws of the
Youth for Environment in Schools Organization of the CNSHS institution.

Sec. 2: For purposes of this Constitution and By-Laws, YES-O refers to the Youth for Environment
in Schools Organization of the CAMARINES NORTE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Article II

Name and Domicile

Sec. 1: The organization shall be known as the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization.

Sec. 2: The office of the YES-O shall be located inside the premises of the school.
 Article III

Declaration of Principles and Objectives

Sec. 1: The YES-O shall promote environmental understanding and action through social, civic,
intellectual, recreational and science-related

programs and activities.

Sec. 2: The YES-O shall have the following objectives:

a. Be aware and create awareness in others of the state of the Philippine environment
and ecology, including prevailing issues and concerns relative thereto;

b. Establish specific and doable programs, projects and activities to address issues and
concerns on the environment and ecology;

c. Network with other government and non-government organizations, including other

Youth for Environment in Schools (YES) Organizations in other schools within the
Division and Region, with regard to support and assistance to programs, projects and
activities of the organization;

d. Encourage community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological

movements and actions and;

e. Develop among the members and the community proper environmental values, skills
and attitudes.

Article IV

Membership

Sec. 1: All bonafide students of the school, with specific interest to contribute to environmental
and ecological actions and movements are eligible to be members of the YES-O.

Sec. 2: Interested students shall submit a duly filled up application form to the YES-O Moderator.
If approved, the student shall be considered a bonafide member of the YES-O.

Article V

Rights of Members

Sec. 1: Every member has the right to enjoy freedom of speech and expression.

Sec. 2: Every member has the right to avail of the services offered by the YES-O.

Sec. 3: Every member has the right to conduct and participate in all of the organization’s
activities.

Sec. 4: Every member has the right to information on all the issues and matters concerning
them.

Sec. 5: Every member has the right to vote and be elected into office
 Article VI

Duties and Obligation of Members

Sec. 1: Every member has the responsibility to observe, at all times, the laws of nature, the
environmental laws of the Republic of the Philippines, and the rules and regulations of the
school and the organization.

Sec. 2: Every member must pay all YES-O fees on time as authorized by DepED issuances and/or
by the Parents-Teachers and Community Association.

Sec. 3: Every member must support and promote the thrust and objectives of the YES-O.

Sec. 4: Every member must abide by the YES-O constitutions and by-laws.

Sec. 5: Every member must participate actively in all school and organizational activities.

Sec. 6: Every member must exercise his/her rights and perform his/her duties as a YES-O
member responsibly.

Article VII

Powers and Duties of the Youth for Environment in Schools Organization

Sec. 1: The Executive Committee, composed of the officers of the Youth for Environment in
Schools Organization, shall be the governing body of the organization.

Sec. 2: The YES-O shall have the following functions and responsibilities:

a. Formulate, recommend, implement, coordinate and monitor programs, projects and

activities for the environment;

b. Create committees deemed necessary and expedient under the circumstances;

c. Advise and make recommendations to school authorities regarding environmental

matters, affairs and activities;

d. Serve as a representative of the school, and participate, in environmental fora,

symposia, gatherings, trainings and workshops in the division, regional, national and
international levels;

e. Act as the Coordinating Council of all environmental concerns in the school.;

f. Turn-over papers, documents and properties to the succeeding YES-O Executive

Committee Officers;

g. Orient succeeding officers on current undertakings of the YES-O; and,

h. Exercise such other powers and duties as the school authorities and the Department
of Education may, from time to time, grant or delegate, consistent with stated
principles; objectives and policies.
 Article VIII

Composition, Election and Term of Office

Sec. 1: The YES-O shall be composed of the duly elected President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, and Peace Officer.

Sec. 2: Elections shall be conducted school-wide, annually every first week of March in a
classroom designated for the purpose.

Sec. 3: Notice of the conduct of elections of officers shall be posted in three (3) conspicuous
places inside the school campus one (1) month before the schedule elections.

Sec. 4: Filing of the certificate of candidacy shall be within the first two (2) weeks after the notice
of elections shall have been posted.

Sec. 5: The list of candidates for every position shall be certified by the Teacher Moderator and
posted two (2) weeks before the scheduled elections in three (3) conspicuous places inside the
school campus, particularly outside the classroom designated as the polling place, indicating
therein the submitted qualifications of the respective candidates, and the time, date and venue
of the elections.

Sec. 6: Candidates for President must be:

a. an incoming Grade 12 student of the next academic year;

b. of good academic standing with a general average of at least 83%;

c. of good moral character and have not yet been subjected to any disciplinary
sanctions;

d. a resident of the school for at least one (1) year prior to the filing of the certificate of
candidacy; and,

e. not a President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer in any other student clubs and
organizations. He/She shall be deemed resigned from such positions in other clubs and
organization upon filing of the certificate of candidacy.

Sec. 7: Candidates for Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer
and Peace Officer must be:

a. officially enrolled in any year level in the current academic year;

b. of good academic standing with a general average of at least 83%; and,

c. of good moral character and have not yet been subjected to any disciplinary
sanctions.

Sec. 8: The officers of the Executive Committee of the YES-O shall hold office for one academic
year including summer from April of the current year after election to March of the succeeding
year.
 Article IX

Duties and Responsibilities of Officers

Sec. 1: The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the YES-O. He shall have the
following duties:

a. Preside over all meetings or may designate another officer to preside a specific
meeting;

b. Enforce this Constitution and By-Laws and other rules and regulations that may be
promulgated;

c. Sign all official minutes, resolutions, correspondence, and other official papers of the
YES-O;

d. Represent the YES-O or designate his/her representative to any external or internal

affairs or functions; and,

e. Perform such other functions inherent or incidental to his/her office.

Sec. 2: The Vice President shall have the following duties:

a. Assist the President in all matters where his assistance is necessary;

b. Assume the Office of the President should the position become vacant;

c. Supervise members in planning and arranging meetings or programs of activities;

d. Perform such other duties assigned by the President of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 3: The Secretary shall have the following duties:

a. Keep accurate records of the minutes and proceedings of every meeting;

b. Keep a file of all pertinent document and papers of the YES-O and make them
accessible to the members;

c. Call and prepare all notices of YES-O meetings;

d. Head the YES-O Secretariat;

e. Perform such other duties assigned by the President of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 4: The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

a. Keep all financial records of the YES-O;

b. Serve as the disbursing officer of all the YES-O fund;

c. Prepare the annual budget of the YES-O;

 d. Prepare financial reports every month, after an activity, and at the end of the term;

e. Formulate pertinent financial guidelines for the organization;

f. Perform such other duties assigned by the President of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 5: The Auditor shall have the following duties:

a. Certify the legitimacy and correctness of the disbursement of funds;

b. Audit all expenditures of the YES-O funds;

c. Assist the Treasurer in formulating guidelines and reports;

d. Keep and update inventory of all property of the YES-O;

e. Perform such other duties assigned by the President of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 6: The Public Information Officer shall have the following duties:

a. Popularize the thrusts and objectives of the YES-O;

b. Be responsible in building and maintaining a credible image of the YES-O;

c. Take charge in the promotion of YES-O projects and activities;

d. Perform such other duties assigned by the President of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 7: The Peace Officer shall have the following duties:

a. Help the presiding officer in maintaining peace and order during meetings;

b. Act as disciplinary officer, if needed; and,

c. Perform such other duties assigned by the YES-O.

Article X

YES-O Moderator and Assistant Moderator

Sec. 1: The YES-O Moderator and Assistant Moderator shall be the Science Department
Head/Coordinator and Teacher, respectively.

Sec. 2: The Moderator and Assistant Moderator shall lead and operationalize the YES-O and its
activities in the school level with the guidance of the School Head/Principal.

Sec. 3: The YES-O Moderator and Assistant Moderator shall, at all times, monitor the conduct of
activities and meetings of the YES-O.
 Article XI

YES-O Division and Regional Councils

Sec. 1: YES-O Division and Regional Councils shall be organized in the respective division and
region with the Science Education Supervisor or Coordinator as the YES-O Coordinator who shall
lead, coordinate and monitor the conduct of activities pertinent to the YES-O in their respective
areas of jurisdiction.

Sec. 2: Every YES-O is an automatic member of the Division and Regional Councils in its
respective division and region.

Article XII

Regular Ad-Hoc Committees

Sec. 1: The YES-O Executive Committee shall organize, as soon as practicable, four (4) regular
committees, namely: Projects and Activities Implementation Committee (PAIC), Environmental
Issues and Research Committee (EIRC), Environmental Campaigns Committee (ECC), and Waste
Management, Segregation, and Recycling Program Committee (WMSRPC).

Sec. 2: The Chair and Co-Chair of the regular committees shall be appointed by the President
amongst the officers of the Executive Committee. The President may also choose from any of
the members of the YES-O who are known for their efficiency.

Sec. 3: The Projects and Activities Implementation Committee shall take charge of the
implementation of the approved projects or activities.

Sec. 4: The Environmental Issues and Research Committee shall lead the YES-O in conducting
research of current environmental issues and concerns, in highlighting such issues and concerns
in the school, in encouraging debate on some issues and concerns and in proposing appropriate
and localized solutions for implementation in the school.

Sec. 5: The Environmental Campaigns Committee shall initiate various campaigns for the
preservation, protection and rehabilitation of the environment through, but not limited to,
contests, posters, parade demonstrations, signs and notices

Sec. 6: The Waste Management, Segregation, and Recycling Program Committee shall undertake
and facilitate waste management, segregation and recycling activities in the school on a regular
basis.

Sec. 7: Ad-hoc committees may be created by the Executive Committee as the need arises.

Sec. 8: Coordination and synchronization among the various committees shall be the rule.

Article XIII

YES-O Volunteer Corps

Sec. 1: The YES-O Volunteer Corps or VC shall be the official service arm of the YES-O

Sec. 2: The members of the YES-O shall comprise the VC.

 Sec. 3: Each member of the YES-O shall:

a. Be a member of one regular committee in the YES-O;

b. Ensure the delivery and completion of the task assigned;

c. Attend meetings called by the YES-O Executive Committee, or the Committee Chair.

Sec. 4: The YES-O shall undertake a recruitment drive from June to August of every year.

Article XIV

Commission on Elections

Sec. 1: A Commission on Elections, herein referred to as YES-O COMELEC, shall be established

within thirty (30) days before the election day.

Sec. 2: The YES-O COMELEC shall be the chief agency that will manage the electoral processes.

Sec. 3: The YES-O COMELEC shall be composed of ten (10) members who do not have vested
interest in the election, or in any way related to any of the candidates, and who among
themselves, shall select a chairperson.

Sec. 4: The members of the YES-O COMELEC shall be appointed by the Moderator of the YES-O.

Sec. 5: The COMELEC member must be:

a. GRADE 12 students of the current academic year;

b. Of good academic standing;

c. Of good moral character and have not been subjected to any disciplinary sanctions;
and,

d. With a residency of at least two years in the school.

Sec. 6: The YES-O COMELEC shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. Be responsible for the fair, honest, and systematic conduct of the election;

b. Adopt, formulate and implement election rules and regulations, including its internal
guidelines;

c. Validate the electoral proceedings and results;

d. Accept or revoke candidacy;

e. Proclaim the new sets of officers;

f. Keep all pertinent election papers/documents; and,

g. Decide protests relative to the conduct and results of the elections.

 Sec. 7: The YES-O COMELEC shall prepare and distribute the necessary election paraphernalia,
certificate of candidacy forms and other election-related materials before, during, and after the
election.

Sec. 8: The YES-O COMELEC has the power to disqualify candidates who have violated any of the
guidelines which have been promulgated and disseminated.

Article XV

Meetings and Quorum

Sec. 1: The YES-O shall conduct regular meetings every first week of the month, on a day agreed
upon by the officers of the YES-O

Sec. 2: Special meetings of the YES-O may be called upon by the President or by a majority of the
YES-O Officers.

Sec. 3: Majority of the officers of the YES-O (50% + 1) shall constitute a quorum.

In the event that the 50% is not a whole number, 50% shall be understood to be the next higher
whole number.

Sec. 4: Each officer of the YES-O is entitled to only one vote.

Sec. 5: No proxy shall be allowed.

Article XVI

Finance

Sec. 1: The YES-O funds shall be classified into General funds and Special funds.

a. General funds shall consist of the membership fee, the amount of which will be
decided upon by the Executive Committee and the school administration in consultation
with the PTCAI.

b. Special funds are funds that come from donation, sponsorship, fund-raising projects
or any amount derived from other legitimate sources.

Sec. 2: The YES-O may undertake fund-raising activities to subsidize its projects or activities.

Sec. 3: The organization may accept cash donations from any member or any public or private
person or institution, for as long as it will not affect the integrity of the YES-O.

Sec. 4: The YES-O President and Treasurer shall be the signatories of all fund disbursement of
the YES-O. All fund disbursements must be accompanied with a YES-O Resolution duly noted by
the YES-O Moderator.

Sec. 5: The YES-O, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate financial guidelines
for proper financial management.

Sec. 6: Funds of the YES-O shall be audited at the end of every activity and after every term.
 Article XVII

Impeachment, Resignation and Vacancies

Sec. 1 The Executive Committee Officers of the YES-O shall only be removed through
impeachment under the following grounds:

a. Culpable violations of the Constitution and By-Laws

b. Gross misconduct, violence to person in authority, negligence, and disloyalty to the

cause of the YES-O and the school

c. Non-attendance in meetings or three (3) consecutive unexcused = absences or six (6)

accumulated unexcused absences

d. Abuse or misuse of power and authority

Sec. 2: Two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Committee of the YES-O and the approval of the
YES-O Moderator and Assistant Moderator shall be necessary to decide a case of impeachment.

Sec. 3: The decision shall be final. However, the officer charged shall be informed fifteen (15)
days prior to his/her impeachment proceedings of the charge/charges against him/her, to afford
him/her the opportunity to be heard of his defense.

Sec. 4: Resignation shall be in writing and subject to the approval of the YES-O

Executive Committee.

Sec. 5: Any vacancy in any of the Executive Committee position by reason of death, resignation,
impeachment or transfer shall be filled subject to the recommendations of the YES-O.

Sec. 6: Any vacancy in any of the position of the YES-O Executive Committee shall be filled within
thirty (30) days from the day the position is vacated through the same electoral procedure.

Sec. 7: The YES-O COMELEC shall manage the election for the vacated position.

Article XVIII

Mandated Projects and Activities

Sec. 1: The YES-O shall be required to implement, conduct or attend the following programs,
projects and activities; namely, clean-up drives, waste management, segregation and recycling,
awareness campaigns, symposia or training, nursery establishment, tree-planting activities, fun
run, and Youth for Environment Summer Camp.

Article XVIII

Amendments

Sec. 1: This Constitution and By-Laws of the YES-O may be amended or modified in whole or in
part once every five (5) years from its approval during the Youth for Environment Summer (YES)
Camp by a vote of two-thirds of the delegation.
 Sec. 2: Amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately upon its
approval by the camp delegates and the Secretary of Education.

Article XIX

Transitory Provisions

Sec. 1: Election of officers of the YES-O Executive Committee for School Year 2003-2004 shall be
held once the YES-O has been organized. Succeeding elections shall be held as provided in
Article VIII, Section 2 of this Constitution and By-Laws.

Sec. 2: The term of office of elected officers of the YES-O Executive Committee for School Year
2018-2019 shall be from the day of election until March 2019.