CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

OF THE
JCI ROXAS SINADYA

CHAPTER I – NAME

ARTICLE 1.1. NAME. This association shall be known as the JCI ROXAS SINADYA and
hereinafter in this constitution shall be referred to as “Local Organization.”

CHAPTER II – AFFILIATION

ARTICLE 2-2. AFFILIATION. The Local Organization shall be (and is hereby) affiliated with
Junior Chamber International Philippines and Junior Chamber International, and this
shall involve:

1. Acceptance of the JCI Declaration of Principles and Purposes, which reads as

follows:
The principles of JCI, inspired by the JCI Creed, are based on a belief in:

● Faith in God

● The brotherhood of man

● Individual freedom and dignity

● Government of laws

● The value of human personality

● Service to humanity

2. Compliance with the Constitution of the Junior Chamber International Philippines and
Junior Chamber International insofar as these affect the function of this Local
Organization.

CHAPTER III – PURPOSE

ARTICLE 3-1. JCI MISSION. The JCI Mission is to “provide leadership development
opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.”
ARTICLE 3-2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Local Organization, inspired by the JCI Creed
and Mission shall be: to develop the individual abilities and stimulates the joint efforts of
young men to improve the economic, social and spiritual well-being of mankind by:

1. Development of an awareness and acceptance of the responsibilities of citizenship.

2. Individual participation in internal training programs to develop leadership potential.
3. Active participation in planning and executing programs for the development of the
individual and the community.
4. Promotion of economic development.
5. Furtherance of understanding, goodwill, and cooperation among all people.

CHAPTER IV - PRINCIPAL OFFICE

ARTICLE 4-1. PLACE. The principal office of the Local Organization shall be located at Purok 1
Ramon Dinglasan Subd. Brgy. Libas, Roxas City, Capiz 5800.

CHAPTER V – MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 5-1. QUALIFICATIONS. The qualifications for individual members are the following:
1. Individual Membership in this Local Organization shall be open to young men and
women of good moral character between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty (40)
except for the Immediate Past President, who may serve in that capacity for not
more than one (1) year. Further, in case of members turning 40 years old, their
membership shall continue to the end of the calendar year of their fortieth birthday.
2. Completion of the basic orientation course as prescribed by Junior Chamber
International Philippines
3. Good moral character
4. Must not have been convicted by final judgment by any court of law of any crime
involving moral turpitude.

BYLAW 5-2. REQUIREMENT. Applications shall be in writing and made in the form prescribed
for that purpose and accompanied by dues of the first year’s subscription. All
applications must be sponsored by two members in good standing and must be
accepted by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 5-3. RESIGNATION. Any member may terminate association with the Local
Organization immediately upon lodging notice of this wish with the President,
accompanied by all monies due to the Local Organization with no possible refund of
dues already paid.

ARTICLE 5-5. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.

Section 1. Former members of the organization that are over forty (40) members are qualified to
be ASSOCIATE MEMBERS provided they pay the required membership fee as
determined by the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Membership is also not
automatic, and the individual concerned should apply to the Local Organization
Secretary.

Section 2. Associate members shall have no voting rights but may participate in the activities of
the organization. Speaking rights may be granted during meetings as determined by the
presiding officer.

ARTICLE 5-6. HONORARY MEMBERS.

Section 1. The Board of Directors may select and approve HONORARY MEMBERS of the
Organization. Qualifications of the HONORARY MEMBER shall be determined by the
Board of Directors and Executive Committee and shall be approved by majority vote.

Section 2. Honorary Members shall have no voting rights but may participate in the activities of
the organization. Speaking rights may be granted during meetings as determined by the
presiding officer.

ARTICLE 5-7. JCI SENATORS.

Section 1. Outstanding members will be recognized with a JCI Senatorship. Selection of JCI
Senators shall adhere to the qualifications and procedure of the JCI Philippines
Constitution and Policy Manual.

Section 2. All duties of a JCI member including but not limited to the payment of annual
membership dues shall likewise apply to a JCI Senator. A JCI senator is qualified to
vote, to be elected or appointed an officer of the Organization provided he is within the
JCI age. JCI Senators who have passed the JCI age shall have no rights whatsoever
except those which may be granted from time to time by the Organization.

BYLAW 5-8. DUES. The annual dues or subscription of the Local Organization shall be Php
1,800 for the charter year. Annual dues for the succeeding years shall be determined by
the Board of Directors no later than December 1st of the current year. Members who
have paid their dues shall be members of good standing.

BYLAW 5-9. DUES DATE. The annual dues shall be payable in advance and shall become due
on the first day of December each year.

BYBLAW 5-10. SUSPENSIONS and TERMINATIONS.

Section 1. Any individual member whose dues are in arrears for more than sixty (60) days shall
not be entitled to vote at meetings of the Local Organization. A member whose dues are
not settled before the Annual General Assembly automatically ceases to be a member.

Section 2. Any individual member who has committed any of the following grounds shall be
subject to appropriate disciplinary action by the Board of Directors it may deem
appropriate ranging from reprimand or censure, suspension, impeachment from office,
and/or expulsion from the Local Organization. In case of the violation of the President or
members of the Board of Directors, a special committee shall be formed by the Special
General Assembly called for the purpose. The grounds for violations are:

1. The malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance committed by members of the

Board of Directors, or any appointive national officer of the Local Organization;
2. Violation of the Constitution or Policy Manual, the conviction of any crime involving
moral turpitude, and dereliction of duty or conduct inimical to the interests of the
Local Organization committed by members of the Board of Directors, appointed
positions, by any individual member of the Local Organization;
3. Assault, insubordination, disrespect, and all other unlawful and offensive conduct
and behavior committed upon the person and/or office of the Board of Director(s) by
individual members of the Organization; and,
4. All other violations or acts that seriously affect the interest, dignity, and integrity of
the Organization and its officers.

CHAPTER VI – GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MEETINGS

ARTICLE 6-1. SUPREME AUTHORITY. The General Assembly shall constitute the supreme
authority of the Local Organization. It shall direct the affairs of the Organization. It shall
retain all rights and privileges not specifically assigned to the Board of Directors or the
Executive Committee, the Local Organization President, or any other officer of the Local
Organization.

BYLAW 6-2. EXCLUSIVE PREROGATIVE. The General Assembly shall have the exclusive
prerogative to vote on all of the following matters:
1. Election of all elective Officers
2. Approval of the Local Organization Plan of Action of the ensuing year
3. Approval of the budget of the ensuing year
4. Amendments to the Local Organization Constitution
5. Approval of the strategic plan and reports.

BYLAW 6-3. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES. The General Assembly shall receive and act upon
reports and recommendations referred to it by the Board of Directors or any member of
that body and:
1. To receive the annual reports of the members of the Board of Directors
2. To receive the accounts for the year
 3. To approve the appointment of honorary auditors, public relations officers, and
others who are not members of the Board of Directors.
4. To transact any other business appropriate to an annual general meeting.

ARTICLE 6-4. COMPOSITION. The General Assembly shall be composed of all members in
good standing at the time of any meetings except those in Articles 5-5 and Articles 5-6.

BYLAW 6-5. DATE. The annual general meeting of this Local Organization shall be on the last
Saturday of September each year.

BYLAW 6-6. NOTICE. Written notice of each Annual General Meeting shall be dispatched by
the Secretary to every Individual Member of the Local Organization at least thirty (30)
days prior to the date of the meeting. At least seven (7) days before the Annual General
Meeting the Secretary shall send to each individual member an agenda showing the
business to be conducted and a list of those properly nominated and eligible for election
to the Board of Directors.

BYLAW 6-7. VOTING. At the Annual General Assembly Meeting, each individual member in
good standing and present shall be entitled to one vote. Voting shall be determined by at
least one-third (1/3) of the members present and voting.

ARTICLE 6-8. PROXIES. Proxies shall not be recognized and no person may cast more than
one (1) vote.

ARTICLE 6-9. QUORUM. At any General Meeting and General Assembly, forty percent (40%)
of the total membership shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE 6-10. SPEAKING RIGHTS. All members in good standing shall have speaking rights
and are encouraged to participate actively in the General Assembly and General
Meeting

ARTICLE 6-11. GENERAL MEETING. This Local Organization shall hold regular monthly
membership meetings as determined by the Board of Directors on such dates as may be
decided to conduct its general and current business.

ARTICLE 6-12. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING. Special General Meeting may be called at any
time by the President or Board of Directors or at the request in writing of 10 individual
members, the object of such meeting must be stated at the time of requisition and not
less than fourteen (14) days of notice such a meeting must be given to all members of
the Local Organization.

BYLAW 6-13. CANCELLATION. The General Assembly can only be canceled for unexpected
events. The General Assembly must be rescheduled as soon as possible after the initial
date.
 CHAPTER VII – OFFICERS

ARTICLE 7-1. ELECTED MEMBERS. The elected officers of this Local Organization shall be
the following:
1. President
2. Executive Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Director for Business and Entrepreneurship
6. Director for Community Impact
7. Director for Individual Development
8. Director for International Cooperation
9. Director for Communications

ARTICLE 7-2. APPOINTED OFFICERS: The appointed Officers of the Local Organizations shall
be the Local Skills Development Director or any new positions created by the President
with the approval of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 7-3. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. In addition to the elected Officers, the
Immediate Past President shall be an Officer of the Local Organization. The Immediate
Past President shall serve as Ex-Officio with no voting rights. The Immediate Past
President shall also serve as the Chairman of the Election of Officers.

ARTICLE 7-4. DUTIES. The Officers of the Local Organization shall carry out duties assigned
by the President or as stipulated in this Constitution.

BYLAW 7-5. NOMINATIONS.

Section 1. Nominations shall be in writing, stating the name of the nominee and the office for
which the nominee is standing. They must also be supported by two members in good
standing and received by the Secretary at least thirty (30) days prior to the General
Assembly. In addition, the nominee must deliver to the Secretary a written consent to
serve.

Section 2. If no nominations for a position have been received in writing by the time of election,
the Chairperson may seek verbal nominations from the General Assembly.

ARTICLE 7-6. ELIGIBILITY.

Section 1. Restrictions. No officer shall be eligible to hold the same office for more than one
term except for the Charter Officers who may be reelected to the same office. A person
may be re-elected to the Board of Directors, but would not be eligible for reelection or
reappointment to any office already held before.
Section 2. Age. No person shall be elected or appointed who will reach the fortieth (40th)
birthday prior to assuming office on January 1st following the elections.

Section 3. Member. Every nominee for election and every appointed Officer shall be an
individual member of the Local Organization and must be, at the time of the election or
appointment, current in the payment of dues to the Local Organization.

Section 4. Member Attendance. The incoming president cannot be elected in absentia and
should be present in the General Assembly. All other nominees for election unless
excused by the President for valid reasons, shall be in attendance at the annual general
Assembly meeting at which that individual is a nominee.

Section 5. Special qualification of the President. The candidate for President except the charter
President shall have served at least one (1) year on the current or past Board of
Directors.

ARTICLE 7-7. VOTING METHOD. Each post shall be balloted separately or by raising of hands
and a majority of the vote cast must be obtained by each officer to be elected.

ARTICLE 7-8. PERIOD OF OFFICE. Elected officers shall hold office for a period of one (1)
year commencing January 1st following their elections and ending on the 31st day of
December of the current year. Charter Officers shall serve interim until the election of
new officers for the succeeding year.

BYLAW 7-9. VACANCIES AND SUCCESSION.

Section 1. Vacancies in the Board of Directors or in any office shall be filled by a vote of the
Board of Directors, and such a member shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the
term of office of the original holder.

Section 2: Upon the death, disability, resignation, or other disposition that shall prevent the
President from serving, the Executive Vice President will assume the Presidency for the
duration of the term for which the President had been elected, subject to the approval at
the next General Membership Meeting. If the Local Organization has no Executive Vice
President, one of the Board of Directors or any of the past presidents will be elected at
the General Membership Meeting.

BYLAW 7-11. MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE, OR NONFEASANCE. The Board of Directors

may motu propio or upon petition any person, inquire into any malfeasance,
misfeasance, or nonfeasance committed by any officer, director, or chairman and after
due hearing take whatever action it may deem warranted. Such action may include
suspension or expulsion from office.

BYLAW 7-12. REMUNERATION. All officers shall serve without financial remuneration.
 CHAPTER VIII – OFFICERS DUTIES

ARTICLE 8-1 DUTIES OF THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT. The Local Organization
President shall:

1. Be responsible for the control and supervision of the Local Organization.

2. Preside at all General Membership Meetings and meetings of the Board of Directors.
3. Represent the Local Organization in all instances.
4. Report to the General Assembly and Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 8-2. DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. The Executive Vice President
shall:

1. Supervises the four Directors

2. Work closely with the Local Organization President to implement the Local Plan of
Action
3. To represent the Local Organization in the absence of the Local Organization President.
4. Advise the President and Board of Directors on program and project matters.
5. Monitor and coordinate the activities of the Project and Program Directors of the Local
Organization.
6. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE. 8-3. DUTIES OF THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION SECRETARY

1. Be the administrative Officer of the Local Organization responsible directly to the

President.
2. Give notice of all General Membership Meetings of whatever nature.
3. Be responsible for taking minutes of General Membership Meetings and Board of
Directors Meetings and for keeping a permanent record of such minutes, which shall be
open to inspection by members at all reasonable times.
4. Prepare the agendas of all meetings and submit them to the President for approval.
5. Be responsible for the preparation of the annual report of the Local Organization.
6. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-4. DUTIES OF THE TREASURER. The Treasurer shall:

1. Issue notices of dues payable and be responsible for their collection.

2. Keep books of accounts and financial records of the Local Organization.
3. Be responsible for the disbursement of monies at the direction of the Board of Directors.
4. Be responsible for the preparation of an annual report on the financial affairs of the Local
Organization and for quarterly financial statements.
5. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-5. RESPONSIBILITIES ON CHECKS and BANK ACCOUNTS. All checks and other
orders relating to the bank accounts of the Local Organizations shall be signed by the
President or the Executive Vice President and shall be countersigned by the Treasurer
or Secretary.
ARTICLE 8-6. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.
The Director for Business and Entrepreneurship shall:

1. Focus on providing local organization members with the necessary capacities,

capabilities, and connections needed for personal business growth and their
development as young entrepreneurs;
2. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-7. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT. The Director for
Community Impact shall:

1. Focus on encouraging local organization members to invest in the present and future
well-being of their communities, strongly endorsing the philosophy “think locally, act
globally” and affirming the final line of the JCI Creed, “that service to humanity is the best
work of life.”
2. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-9. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT. The Director
for Growth and Development shall:

1. Focus on interventions geared towards increasing the personal development of local

organization members and helping them reach their full potential as future leaders of the
community.
2. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-10. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION. The

Director for International Cooperation shall:

1. Focus on initiatives that affirm the need for international collaboration and promote the
understanding of tolerance, peace, and other global issues in an increasingly
interdependent world.
2. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.

ARTICLE 8-11. DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNICATIONS. The Director

for Communications shall:

1. Operate all social media channels of the local organization.

2. Coordinate and assist the Secretary in the dissemination of information to members.
3. Coordinate promotions of the local organization to various media channels.
4. Carry out such duties as may be assigned to him by the President.
 CHAPTER IX – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARTICLE 9-1 COMPOSITION. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the President, the
Vice President, the Immediate Past President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Director
for Business and Entrepreneurship, the Director for Community Impact, the Director for
Individual Development, the Director for International Cooperation, and the Director for
Communications shall be elected in the manner prescribed by the Articles of this Local
Organization and shall hold office for the period laid down therein.

ARTICLE 9-2 DUTIES. The Board of Directors, which is the governing body of the Local
Organization, shall:
1. Have control of the property of the Local Organization and the administration of its funds.
2. Discharge all functions of the Local Organization except those exercised by the General
Assembly or delegated to the Executive Committee, if any.
3. Make recommendations to the General Assembly.
4. Act on all matters referred to it by the General Assembly.
5. Plan and coordinate Local Organization activities.
6. Approve the affiliation of members.

ARTICLE 9-3. MEETINGS:

Section 1. Regular Meetings: Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly at such
time and place as the President shall decide. Five (5) days written notice of such
meetings shall be given to each member by the Secretary, except when specifically
scheduled at the time of the last meeting as mentioned in the minutes.

Section 2. Special Meetings: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the
President or by the Secretary at the request of at least one-third (1/3) of the members of
the Board.

BYLAW 9-4. QUORUM: Forty (40) percent of the members at any meeting of the Board of
Directors shall constitute a quorum.

BYLAW 9-5 VOTING.

1. At all meetings of the Board of Directors, each member present shall have one vote.
2. Voting shall be determined by a show of hands unless decided otherwise at the
President’s discretion or by one-third (1/3) of the members present at the meeting.
3. Proxy votes shall not be permitted.
 CHAPTER X – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ARTICLE 10-1. COMPOSITION. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President,
the Executive Vice President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.

ARTICLE 10-2. DUTIES. The Executive Committee shall:

1. Manage the affairs of the Local Organization within the powers vested in it by the
Constitution and the General Assembly.
2. Implement the action decided upon by the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
3. Recommend action to the Board of Directors.
4. Constitute a Finance Committee, and review and revise the annual budget whenever
deemed necessary for submission to the Board of Directors for approval.
5. Receive reports from its members.
6. Propose, receive, or consider constitutional amendments. Endorse, recommend against,
or request changes to them. The amendments’ proposer shall be so informed and may
maintain, withdraw, or alter his or her amendments.
7. Receive and consider Senatorship applications, and give advice to the President for
endorsement or rejection of same (in the case there is no Senatorship Committee).
8. Be empowered by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of its members to dismiss any Officer who
does not fulfill the duties of the office.
9. Upon recommendation of the President, set the duties and composition of a Strategic
Planning Committee and appoint its members.

Article 10-3. MEETINGS.

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall meet once a month at a place and time set by the
President.

Section 2. Special meetings of the Executive Committee may be held at the request of the
President or a majority of its members.

BYLAW 10-4. QUORUM. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall comprise a majority of its
members.

BYLAW 10-5. VOTING.

Section 1. At all meetings of the Executive Committee, each member shall have one vote.

Section 2. Voting shall be determined by a show of hands unless decided otherwise at the
President’s discretion or by one-third (1/3) of the members present at the meeting.
 CHAPTER XI: ACTIVITIES

BYLAW 11-2. PROJECT CHAIRPERSON. Subject to ratification by the Board of Directors, a

Project Chairperson shall be appointed for each approved project. The Project
Chairperson shall be responsible for the promotion, activation, and coordination of their
projects; be Chairperson of the Project Committee; and shall report on the progress of
the project to the Executive Vice President.

BYLAW 11-3. DIRECTORS. The Local Organization should also appoint Directors for special
tasks or programs, such as Public Relations, Training, Membership, Awards, etc. and
these Directors should not have year-long term but for the duration of a specific task or
for some months, to give opportunity for more members to hold these positions and gain
the experience.

CHAPTER XII: FINANCES

ARTICLE 12-1. FINANCIAL YEAR. The financial year of the Local Organization shall be from
January 1 to December 31.

BYLAW 12-2. BOOKKEEPING. The cash book, ledger, and other bookkeeping records of the
Local Organization shall be maintained by the Treasurer under the supervision of the
Board of Directors.

BYLAW 12-3. BUDGET. The Treasurer shall propose a budget for the ensuing year for
submission to the Board of Directors. The proposed budget shall then be submitted to
the General Assembly for its approval.

BYLAW 12-4. QUARTERLY REPORTS. The Treasurer shall prepare quarterly financial
statements and circulate them to the Board of Directors for possible revision.

CHAPTER XIII: RULES OF PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 13-1. PROCEDURE. The business of this Local Organization shall be conducted
according to this Constitution and, where not otherwise provided, by Robert’s Rules of
Order Revised.

CHAPTER XIV: AMENDMENTS

ARTICLE 14-1. ARTICLES: Articles and Bylaws of this Constitution may be amended by a two-
thirds (2/3) vote of the General Assembly members present and voting at the Annual
 General Meeting, provided that written notice of the proposed amendment is given to
each member thirty (30) days prior to the date the meeting is to be held.

ARTICLE 14-2. WAIVER: Articles and Bylaws of this Constitution may be waived by a
unanimous vote of members at the Annual General Meeting, provided that four-fifths
(4/5) of the total voting strength in attendance participate in the vote.

APPROVED, in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines.

September 30, 2023

Certified True and Correct:

Kurt Alinsog
LO Secretary
JCI Roxas Sinadya

Attested by:

Markus Vipinosa
LO President
JCI Roxas Sinadya