United Church of Christ in the Philippines

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

CONSTITUTION
and

COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

BY-LAWS
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION (CWA)

…As amended and approved during the NCWA Convention

on 16 May 1960

…As amended and approved during the 7th Biennial Convention

in Cebu City, May 1962

…As amended and approved during the 5th Joint NUCM-NCWA Biennial Convention
in Cagayan de Oro City, May 1978

…As amended and approved during the 5th Joint NUCM-NCWA Quadrennial Convention
In Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, May 1998

…As amended and approved during 10th Joint UCM-NCWA Quadrennial Convention
Pagadian City, May 2018
 PRAYER ARTICLE VII – SPECIAL CONVENTIONS/ASSEMBLIES

Section 1: Special Conventions/Assemblies (All Levels)

God of mercy, look upon your children with favor and be our guide. a. The Executive Committee shall determine the holding of a Special
Convention/Assembly.

O God, we offer this statute for your blessing to help us

ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS AND RATIFICATION
in our engagement with the affairs of the Christian Women’s Association
of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines. Section 1: Amendment/s to the Bylaws may be presented in writing by any member
in good standing to the Executive Committee of the Conference for study
and review.
Lord, we are grateful that you have set apart
Section 2: After the review by the Conference Executive Committee, the proposed
the women of the church to become partners in your ministry. amendment/s of the Bylaws shall be submitted to the National Executive
Committee for study and recommendation.
Lord, we entrust for your empowerment Section 3: After the review of the National Executive Committee, the proposed
all the women leaders and all members of the organization. amendment/s of the Bylaws shall be distributed back to every Conference
Executive Committee for study and finally for ratification during its
Annual Convention in session.
Holy Spirit, enable us in our collective effort towards the realization
Section 4: The Bylaws may be amended by any Conference Convention in session by
of our Vision, Mission and Goals. Sustain us as we commit ourselves
a majority of affirmative vote cast by registered voting delegates; and two-
for greater service in obedience to your will. thirds (2/3) votes of the total number of Conferences.

Give us the strength and courage to emulate ARTICLE IX – EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE

the servanthood of Christ in our individual being and doing Section 1: The Bylaws as amended shall take effect in the ecclesial year immediately
so that we shall become a reflection of your presence in us. after its ratification during the CWA Quadrennial Convention.

We pray in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

By: Bemba D. Gonzales

NCWA President, EY 2010-2014

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Section 6: Local Church CWA Meetings Table of Contents
6.1 Local Church CWA Assembly
Prayer i
a. The local church CWA shall hold its Assembly once in an ecclesial
year. Vision, Mission and Goals iii

b. The majority of the CWA local members present shall constitute Preamble iii
quorum. Constitution
c. Written notice of the local church CWA Assembly shall be sent to ARTICLE I – NAME 1
all members at least one (1) week before the Assembly. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE 1
6.2 Executive Committee Meetings ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP 1
a. Regular meetings of the local church Executive Committee of the ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS 1
CWA shall be held monthly. ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2
b. Majority of the voting members of the local church CWA Executive ARTICLE VI – THE QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION 2
Committee shall constitute quorum. ARTICLE VII – JURISDICTIONAL BIENNIAL CONVENTION 3
c. Written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members of the ARTICLE VIII – CONFERENCE ANNUAL CONVENTION 3
Executive Committee at least one (1) week before the meeting.
ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES 4
d. Members of the Executive Committee with two (2) successive ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS 4
absences without notice of valid reason/s shall be declared resigned. ARTICLE XI – EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE 5
ARTICLE VI– SPECIAL MEETINGS
By-Laws
Section 1: Special Meetings (All Levels)
ARTICLE I – ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TERM OF OFFICE 5
a. The President may call for a special meeting of the Executive
Committee, if deemed necessary. ARTICLE II – DUTIES OF OFFICERS 8

b. At least three (3) members of the Executive Committee may request ARTICLE III – DUTIES OF COMMITTEES 12
in writing to the President to call for a special meeting in case of ARTICLE IV – DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 14
urgency. ARTICLE V – MEETINGS 15
c. Notice of special meeting must include the Agenda and be sent to the ARTICLE VI – SPECIAL MEETINGS 18
Executive Committee members at least one (1) week before the
ARTICLE VII – SPECIAL CONVENTIONS/ASSEMBLIES 19
meeting.
ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS AND RATIFICATION 19
ARTICLE IX – EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE 19

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 4.2 Executive Committee Meetings
VISION a. Regular meetings of the Conference Executive Committee of the
CWA shall be held quarterly in an ecclesial year.

A fellowship of dynamic and dedicated Christian women, united by faith in God b. The majority of the voting members of the Conference CWA
Executive Committee shall constitute quorum.
through Jesus Christ, committed to the pursuit of empowered women in the church
c. Written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members of the
and community towards an abundant and meaningful life for all. Executive Committee at least one (1) month before the meeting.
d. Members of the Executive Committee with two (2) successive
MISSION absences without notice of valid reason/s shall be declared resigned.

Section 5: Circuit Meetings

The Christian Women’s Association (CWA) commits to empower women in 5.1 Circuit Assembly
proclaiming the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; to formulate and implement a. The Circuit CWA shall hold the Assembly twice in an ecclesial year.
programs on leadership and stewardship. b. Majority of the CWA local churches represented by registered
voting delegates to the Assembly shall constitute quorum.
c. Written notice of the Circuit Assembly shall be sent to all CWA
GOALS
presidents of local churches at least two (2) weeks before the
Assembly.
● To strengthen the faith community
5.2 Executive Committee Meetings
● To develop leaders among the women
a. Regular meetings of the Circuit Executive Committee of the CWA
● To deepen the commitment on Christian stewardship shall be held quarterly in an ecclesial year.
b. The majority of the voting members of the Circuit CWA Executive
Committee shall constitute quorum.

PREAMBLE c. Written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members of the
These Constitution and By-Laws are to be the guide to members of the Christian Executive Committee at least two (2) weeks before the meeting.
Women’s Association (CWA) in carrying out its purpose and ministry as a church-
d. Members of the Executive Committee with two (2) successive
recognized organization of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines.
absences without notice of valid reason/s shall be declared resigned.

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 d. Members of the National Executive Committee with two (2) successive CONSTITUTION
absences without notice of valid reason/s shall be declared resigned.

Section 3: Jurisdictional Meetings ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of the organization shall be the CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
3.1 CWA Biennial Convention
(CWA) of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES.
a. The Jurisdictional CWA shall hold a Biennial Convention days prior
to the Quadrennial Convention of the National CWA. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
b. Majority of the CWA Conferences represented by registered voting To empower women in proclaiming the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and to
delegates to the Convention shall constitute quorum. formulate and implement programs on Christian leadership and stewardship.
c. Written notice of the Biennial Convention shall be sent to all CWA
Conference Presidents at least one (1) month before the Convention. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
1. Regular Membership. All bona fide women members of the United Church of
3.2 Executive Committee Meetings
Christ in the Philippines who enlist themselves in the Local Church CWA and
a. Regular meetings of the Jurisdictional Executive Committee of the pay the required annual obligations set by the Organization.
CWA shall be twice in an ecclesial year.
b. The majority of the voting members of the Jurisdictional CWA 1.a To be considered as regular member of good standing, she shall be involved
Executive Committee shall constitute quorum. in the programs and activities of the Organization.

c. Written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members of the 2. Associate Membership. Any women’s organization of other evangelical churches not
Executive Committee at least one (1) month before the meeting. related to the United Church of Christ in the Philippines may become associate
d. Members of the Executive Committee with two (2) successive absences member for the purpose of Christian fellowship.
without notice of valid reason/s shall be declared resigned.
ARTICLE IV– OFFICERS
Section 4: Conference Meetings
The Officers of the Christian Women’s Association of the United Church of Christ in the
4.1 Annual Conference Convention Philippines shall be the following:
a. The Conference CWA shall hold its Annual Convention days prior to
the Conference Annual Session. National
1. President
b. The majority of the CWA local churches represented by registered 2. Area Vice Presidents – (Jurisdictional Area Presidents)
voting delegates to the Convention shall constitute quorum. 3. Secretary
c. Written notice of the Annual Conference Convention shall be sent to 4. Treasurer
all CWA presidents of local churches at least one (1) month before the 5. Auditor
Convention.

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Jurisdiction b. Approves appointment of chairpersons of Standing Committees and
1. President Special Committees upon the recommendation by the elected
2. Vice Presidents – (Conference Presidents) incoming president.
3. Secretary c. Acts on proposals submitted for appropriate actions.
4. Treasurer
5. Auditor d. Formulates operational policies and implementing guidelines for the
Conference CWA.
1. President e. To recommend the CWA Budget for final approval by the
2. Vice Presidents (Circuit Presidents) Convention/Assembly in session.
3. Secretary f. To act upon matters referred to it by the General Assembly of the United
4. Treasurer Church of Christ in the Philippines when the Convention/Assembly is not
5. Auditor in session.
Local Church
1. President g. It shall elect delegates to meetings, conferences and conventions,
2. Vice President institutes, etc., to national affairs where the CWA representation is desired,
3. Secretary except when Convention/Assembly is in session and can act on the
4. Treasurer election.
5. Auditor
ARTICLE V– MEETINGS
There shall be chairpersons of Standing Committees in all levels appointed by the President Section 1: CWA Quadrennial Convention
and confirmed by the elected officers and the Consultant. a. The National CWA shall hold a Quadrennial Convention days prior
to the General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in the
ARTICLE V– THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Philippines.
The following shall compose the Executive Committee of the CWA in all levels.
b. Two-thirds (2/3) of the total CWA Conferences represented by
1. Elected Officers
registered voting delegates to the Convention shall constitute quorum.
2. Presidents of the immediate lower level
3. Chairpersons of Standing Committees
Section 2: Meetings of the National Executive Committee
4. CWA Consultant, without vote
a. Regular meeting of the National Executive Committee shall be held once
ARTICLE VI– THE QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION in an ecclesial year.
1. The Quadrennial Convention shall be the highest governing body of the b. The majority of the voting members of the National CWA Executive
Organization. It shall meet every four (4) years, preferably a few days prior to the Committee will constitute a quorum.
General Assembly of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines.
c. Written notice of the meeting shall be sent to all members of the Executive
Committee at least one (1) month before the meeting.

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 c. Encourages the local church CWA to participate in the Family 2. Members to the Quadrennial Convention shall be the following:
Week/Sunday celebration.
A. Registered voting delegates
1.5 Mission, Health and Community Service Committee (1) All members of the National Executive Committee of the Christian
a. Designs and implements mission, health and community service Women’s Association
programs. (2) Incumbent Conference Presidents
(3) Four (4) delegates elected in the Annual Conference in Session, a year
b. Coordinates with government and non-government organizations,
prior to the Quadrennial Convention
if deemed necessary, regarding mission, health and community
service programs. B. Corresponding delegates (without vote)
Participants not covered by the above description shall be considered
Section 2: Special Committees (All Levels)
corresponding members, to include the chairpersons of the Special Committees of
2.1 Nomination and Election (NOMELEC) Committee the National Executive Committee.
a. Formulate guidelines on the nomination and election procedures; and
present to the Executive Committee for approval. Upon approval, ARTICLE VII– JURISDICTIONAL BIENNIAL CONVENTION
disseminate the same to the Convention/Assembly in session. 1. Each Jurisdiction shall meet in convention once every two (2) years.
b. Present initial list of nominees to the Convention/Assembly in session 2. The Jurisdictional CWA Biennial Convention shall be the highest governing body.
and ask for open nominations from the floor.
A. Registered Voting Delegates
c. Administer election proceedings, count ballots and report results to (1) All members of the Executive Committee of the Jurisdictional CWA.
the Convention/Assembly in session, which will be formally (2) Four (4) delegates elected in the Annual Conference in Session prior to
declared by the Chairperson of the NOMELEC Committee. the Biennial Convention.
(3) Members of the National Executive Committee who belong to the
2.2 Socials Committee
Jurisdiction.
a. Plans and presents social activities of the incoming
conventions/assemblies to the Executive Committee for approval. B. Corresponding Members (without vote)
Participants not covered by the above description shall be considered
b. Oversees and implements the approved plan during
corresponding members, to include chairpersons of the Special Committees
conventions/assemblies.
of the Jurisdictional Executive Committee.
c. Prepares social and recreational activities during CWA special
celebrations. ARTICLE VIII– CONFERENCE ANNUAL CONVENTION
1. Each Conference shall meet in convention every year.
ARTICLE IV– DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2. The Conference CWA Annual Convention shall be the highest governing body.
Section 1: The duties of the Executive Committee (All Levels) of the CWA are as follows:
a. Acts as policy-making body when the conventions/assemblies are not
in session.
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 A. Registered Voting Members a. Prepares program for CWA Conventions and Assemblies, in
(1) All members of the Executive Committee of the Conference CWA. consultation with the President for approval by the Executive
(2) Four (4) delegates elected from each local church CWA. Committee
(3) Members of the National and Jurisdictional Executive Committees who b. Recommends to the Executive Committee all relevant programs and
belong to the Conference. publications toward women empowerment and spiritual
enrichment aligned to the UCCP Quadrennial themes and thrusts,
B. Corresponding Members (without vote) to include existing programs of ecumenical partners.
Participants not covered by the above description shall be considered
corresponding members, to include chairpersons of the Special Committees c. Publishes regularly literatures and CWA newsletters as approved
of the Conference Executive Committee. by the CWA Executive Committee.

1.2 Christian Leadership Education Committee

ARTICLE IX– COMMITTEES
a. Designs and implements approved capability development
1. Standing Committees of the CWA at all levels shall be
programs.
a. Program, Ecumenical Partnership and Publication
b. Christian Leadership Education b. Conducts trainings for incoming officers and potential leaders.
c. Finance, Stewardship and Membership
1.3 Finance, Stewardship and Membership Committee
d. Home and Spiritual Life
e. Mission, Health and Community Service a. Prepares budget to be presented to the CWA Executive Committee
for approval and confirmation by the Conventions and Assemblies.
2. Special Committees
b. Find ways and means of raising funds for the CWA programs.
a. Nomination
b. Social c. Recommends financial policies and stewardship programs to be
presented to the CWA Executive Committee for approval and if
ARTICLE X– AMENDMENTS deemed necessary, for confirmation by the Conventions and
Amendment or amendments to the Constitution should be submitted in writing by any Assemblies.
Annual Conference Christian Women’s Association and shall be submitted to the d. Monitors and prepares annual statistical report of the total
National Executive Committee at least two (2) months prior to its annual meeting for membership of the CWA.
study and recommendation.
1.4 Home and Spiritual Life Committee
After the review of the National Committee, the proposed amendment or a. Designs and implements home and spiritual life programs in
amendments shall be distributed back to every Conference Executive Committee for coordination with Program, Ecumenical Partnerships and
study and finally for ratification during its Annual Convention in session. Publication Committee.

The Constitution may be amended by any Conference Convention by a majority of the b. Prepares liturgical guides for CWA designated celebrations and
affirmative votes cast by the voting delegates thereto; and two-thirds (2/3) votes of the secures ecumenical celebration guides.
total number of Conferences.
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 d. She shall prepare and submit an audited financial report as required ARTICLE XI– EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
by the Executive Committee during conventions and assemblies. The Constitution as amended shall take effect in the Ecclesial Year immediately after
e. She shall follow-up remittances from appropriate source. its ratification during the CWA Quadrennial Convention.
f. She shall ensure timely remittance of funds to concerned office.

Section 4: The Auditor (All Levels) BY-LAWS

a. She shall audit the books of the CWA regularly and submit a report of her
ARTICLE I– ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND TERM OF OFFICE
exceptions and findings to the Executive Committee.
Section 1: National Level Officers of the CWA
b. She shall submit an audited Financial Statements to the Executive
Committee meetings and to the Convention/Assembly. 1.1 The Area Vice Presidents of the National CWA are the presidents of the
c. She shall follow-up on the compliance on exceptions and findings Jurisdictions. The outgoing Area Vice Presidents shall be automatic
noted and prepare/submit a report to the Executive Committee. candidates for National President without need of nomination, except
when she will decline the privilege.
Section 5: The Consultant (All Levels)
1.2 All registered voting delegates of the Quadrennial Convention shall be
The Consultant shall be the immediate past president. entitled to vote, be nominated and voted upon to the office of the National
a. She shall maintain awareness of the activities and programs President, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor; provided her eligibility is
sponsored by the CWA. validated by the NOMELEC Committee. There will be no voting “in
b. She shall attend the Executive Committee meetings as regular absentia” and the physical presence is required during the election.
member, without vote. 1.3 The National Officers shall be elected during the Quadrennial Convention
c. She shall serve as the Chairperson of the Nomination and Election to serve for a term of four (4) years without re-election. However, they
(NOMELEC) Committee. may be elected or appointed to another office in the National Offices of
d. She shall help explain and clarify CWA policies. the CWA.

e. She shall help provide direction in the area of parliamentary The term of office shall commence on June 1st of the Quadrennial and
procedures, meeting facilitation, group building, goal setting and ends on May 31st after 4 years.
program planning. 1.4 No elected National Officer shall be available for another elective office in
f. She shall give counsel, contribute, advise and to inform CWA the Jurisdiction, Conference, Circuit and Local Church CWA during her
members of experience in handling the CWA organization. incumbency in the National level.

1.5 Installation of National Officers (elective and appointive) shall take place
ARTICLE III– DUTIES OF COMMITTEES
at the Closing Worship of the Quadrennial Convention.
Section 1: Standing Committees (All Levels)
1.6 In case of death, incapacity or migration, the one elected with the next
1.1 Program, Ecumenical Partnerships and Publication Committee highest votes shall replace her for the remaining period of her term.
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Section 2: Jurisdictional Level Officers of the CWA 2. Executive Committee Meetings
3. Regular and Special Meetings
2.1 The Vice Presidents of the Jurisdiction CWA are the presidents of the
Conferences. c. She shall be one of the Vice Presidents of the Circuit CWA.

2.2 All registered voting delegates of the Jurisdictional Convention shall be d. She shall be ex-Officio member of the Standing Committees and any
entitled to vote, be nominated and voted upon to the office of the other committees which may be created.
Jurisdictional Area President, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor; e. She shall represent the organization to the local church Council unless
provided her eligibility is validated by the NOMELEC Committee. There otherwise agreed by the organization.
will be no voting “in absentia” and the physical presence is required f. She shall be one of the secondary signatories of all financial
during the election. transactions of the local church CWA.
2.3 The Jurisdictional Area Officers shall be elected during the Biennial g. She shall sign all official communications of the CWA of the local church.
Convention prior to the Quadrennial Convention to serve for a term of
h. She shall promote the women’s work in the local churches specially
four (4) years without re-election. However, they may be elected or
CWA celebrations.
appointed to another office in the Jurisdictional Offices of the CWA.
Section 2: The Secretary (All Levels)
The term of office shall commence on June 1st of the Quadrennial and
ends on May 31st after 4 years. a. To prepare minutes of previous meetings for approval.

2.4 No elected Jurisdictional Officer shall be available for another elective b. To keep full and complete records of all proceedings of conventions,
office in the Conference, Circuit and Local Church CWA during her assemblies, executive committee meetings, both regular and special.
incumbency in the Jurisdictional level. c. To send notices of meetings and CWA celebrations.
d. To have custody of all records and documents.
Section 3: Conference Level Officers of the CWA
e. To turn-over all records to the next elected secretary; and to perform
3.1 The Vice Presidents of the Conference CWA are the presidents of the other duties from time to time.
Circuits.
Section 3: The Treasurer (All Levels)
3.2 All registered voting delegates of the Conference Convention shall be entitled
to vote, be nominated and voted upon to the office of the Conference a. She shall collect, receive and keep account of all funds in favor of CWA.
President, Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor; provided her eligibility is Issue official receipts and record the same to the book of accounts.
validated by the NOMELEC Committee. There will be no voting “in b. She shall receive all monies, cash and cash items for credit to the
absentia” and the physical presence is required during the election. account of CWA and shall deposit the funds to designated bank.
3.3 The Conference Officers shall be elected during the Conference c. She shall be the principal signatory to the cash withdrawals/
Convention to serve for one (1) term of two (2) years without prejudice of disbursements in accordance with the approved budget and duly
re-election for another term. However, they may be elected or appointed approved by the President or Chairperson of the Finance,
to another office in the Conference Offices of the CWA. Stewardship and Membership Committee.
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 g. She shall sign all official documents and contracts of CWA in the The term of office shall commence on June 1st of the Ecclesial Year and
Conference. ends on May 31st after 2 years.
h. She shall promote the women’s work in coordination with the 3.4 No elected Conference Officer shall be available for another elective office
Circuits. in the Circuit and Local Church CWA during her incumbency in the
i. She shall act as liaison between the Jurisdictional CWA and Circuit Conference level.
CWA.
Section 4: Circuit Level Officers of the CWA
1.4 Circuit Presidents
4.1 The Vice Presidents of the Circuit CWA are the presidents of the Local
a. She is the overall chairperson of the total CWA program of the Church CWA.
Circuit.
4.2 All registered voting delegates of the Circuit Assembly shall be entitled to
b. She shall preside over all Circuit meetings of the CWA.
vote, be nominated and voted upon to the office of the Circuit President,
1. Circuit Assembly
Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor; provided her eligibility is validated by the
2. Circuit Executive Committee meetings
NOMELEC Committee. There will be no voting “in absentia” and the
3. Other Special meetings of the Circuit CWA.
physical presence is required during the election.
c. She shall be one of the Vice Presidents of the Conference CWA.
4.3 The Circuit Officers shall be elected during the Circuit Assembly prior to
d. She shall be ex-Officio member of the Standing Committees and any the Conference Convention to serve for one (1) term of two (2) years
other committees which may be created. without prejudice of re-election for another term. However, they may be
e. She shall represent the organization to the corresponding body of the elected or appointed to another office in the Circuit Offices of the CWA.
Circuit. The term of office shall commence on June 1st of the Ecclesial Year and
f. She shall be one of the secondary signatories of all financial ends on May 31st after 2 years.
transactions of the Circuit CWA.
4.4 No elected Circuit Officer shall be available for another elective office in
g. She shall sign all official documents for the Circuit CWA. the Local Church CWA during her incumbency in the Circuit level.
h. She shall promote the women’s work in coordination with the local
Section 5: Local Church CWA Officers
churches.
i. She shall act as liaison between the Conference CWA and Local 5.1 The officers of the local church CWA are the President, Vice President,
Church CWA. Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor.

1.5 Local Church CWA Presidents 5.2 They shall be elected during the General Assembly and shall serve for a term
of two (2) years without prejudice to a re-election.
a. She is the overall chairperson of the total CWA program of the local
church. 5.3 Bona fide members of good standing are eligible to vote and be voted upon.
Good standing means those members who are regularly paying their CWA
b. She shall preside over all CWA meetings of the local church.
obligations and actively attending CWA activities.
1. General Assembly
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Section 6: The official nominee for each office in all levels receiving the plurality 2. Jurisdiction Executive Committee Meetings
(highest number of votes garnered) votes cast shall be declared elected. 3. Other Special Meetings of the Jurisdiction.

Section 7: In case of vacancy of the Office of the President in any level, the respective c. She shall be one of the Area Vice Presidents of the National Office of
Executive Committee shall vote as who among the Vice Presidents shall the CWA.
serve in Acting capacity the remaining term until the next election. d. She shall be ex-Officio member of the Standing Committees and any
other committees which may be created.
ARTICLE II– DUTIES OF OFFICERS
e. She shall represent the organization to the Jurisdictional Area Cabinet
Section 1: The Presidents of the UCCP upon invitation.
1.1 The National President f. She shall be of the secondary signatories of all financial transactions
of the Jurisdiction.
a. She is the overall chairperson of the total program of the CWA.
g. She shall sign all official documents and contracts of the CWA in the
b. She shall preside over all national meetings of the CWA.
Jurisdiction.
1. Quadrennial Convention
2. National Executive Committee meetings h. She shall promote the women’s work in coordination with the
3. Other Special meetings of the National CWA. Conferences.
c. She shall be ex-Officio member of the Standing Committees and any i. She shall act as liaison between the National CWA and Conferences
other committees which may be created. within her jurisdiction.
d. She shall represent the organization to the National Council and to
1.3 Conference Presidents
the General Assembly of the UCCP.
e. She shall represent the organization to any women’s gathering both a. She is the overall chairperson of the total CWA program of the
national and international. Conference.
f. She shall represent UCCP women to the NCCP (National Council of b. She shall preside over all Conference meetings of the CWA.
Churches in the Philippines) Women’s Desk and Church Women 1. Annual Convention
United of the Philippines (CWUP). 2. Conference Executive Committee meetings
g. She shall be one of the secondary signatories of all financial 3. Other Special meetings of the Conference CWA.
transactions of the National Executive Committee of the CWA.
h. She shall sign all official national documents and contracts of CWA. c. She shall be one of the Vice Presidents of the Jurisdiction CWA.
d. She shall be ex-Officio member of the Standing Committees and any
1.2 Jurisdictional Presidents other committees which may be created.
a. She is the overall chairperson of the total CWA program of the e. She shall represent the organization to the Conference Council.
Jurisdiction
f. She shall be one of the secondary signatories of all financial
b. She shall preside over all jurisdictional meetings of the CWA. transactions of the Conference CWA.
1. Biennial Convention
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