UP Paranormal Society - Constitution

(Article IV: MEMBERSHIP)
Section 8. Obligations of Members 1.) The members of the UP Paranormal Society must know, respect, and uphold the rules stated in this Constitution. 2.) The regular active members of the UP Paranormal Society must be a member of a committee. 3.) The members of the UP Paranormal Society must actively participate in the activities and endeavors of their respective committee affiliation, as well as all activities sponsored by the whole organization. 4.) The members of the UP Paranormal Society must sustain the integrity of the High Council and stand for the decision made therein. Section 9. Rules Governing Misconduct 1.) A member shall be suspended from the organization on the grounds presented by the High Council upon approval by the majority composed of duly recognized members after a judicial process. 2.) A member shall be expelled from the organization on the grounds presented by the High Council upon approval by the majority composed of duly recognized members after a judicial process. 3.) Any member may be suspended/expelled from the organization for any of the following reasons: a.) absence for one-half of the total official meetings for the whole semester without any valid excuse and proof thereof b.) gross neglect of duties assigned c.) gross misconduct that can damage the reputation of the organization d.) misrepresentation by slander, perjury, etc. e.) other reasons which the organization deems worthy of expulsion subject to the approval of the whole organization. Section 10. Procedures in Filing for the Expulsion of a Member 1. Duly recognized members of the organization may file for the expulsion of a member by submitting a formal letter to the High Council stating the reasons therein. 2. A general assembly shall be made no more than one (1) week subsequently. 3. A decision shall be made subject to a vote by simple majority after a judicial process.
Article V: ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Section 1. The High Council 1. The high Council shall be the highest governing body in the UP Paranormal Society. 2. The High Council is composed of the President and the three (3) Vice Presidents of each committee. 3. The role of the High Council are as follows: a. It shall decide on matters which involve the whole organization. b. It shall coordinate the activities undertaken by the whole organization. c. It shall decide the basis of evaluation for possible suspension or expulsion of any member. d. It shall govern the election process. e. It shall inform the Faculty adviser of major events and decisions. Section 2. The Committees 1. The Internals Committee (IC) a. This Committee shall be headed by the Vice President for Internals. It shall be composed of two (2) major tasks -- handling the members and managing the application process. b. Member Handling i. It shall handle the semestral reaffirmation of members. ii. It shall maintain a complete, updated list of pertinent information regarding officers, members, and alumni. iii. It shall recommend to the High Council probable reasons for suspension or expulsion of members. iv. It shall perform other duties assigned to it by the High Council. c. Applicant Management i. It shall handle the Application process. ii. It shall maintain a complete, updated list of pertinent information regarding the applicants. iii. It shall evaluate the performance of each applicant and thus recommend for his or her acceptance or rejection. iv. It shall perform other duties assigned to it by the High Council. 2. The Externals Committee (EC) a. This Committee shall be headed by the Vice President for Externals. b. It shall promote and publicize the activities of the whole organization. c. It shall perform other duties assigned to it by the High Council. 3. The Finance Committee (FC) a. This Committee shall be headed by the Vice President for Finance. b. It shall manage the funds of the organization. c. It shall conduct fund-raising activities upon approval by the High Council and with the participation of the whole organization. d. No money shall be utilized out of the funds except in pursuance of an appropriation authorized by the High Council. e. It shall perform other duties assigned to it by the High Council. 4. The Marketing ADHOC COMMITTEE a. This special committee shall be created in cases of major events sponsored by the organization, under the direct supervision of the president b. The committee shall be composed of both Finance and Externals Committees. c. This Committee shall be obliged with the task of acquiring sponsors for the organization’s events. 5. The COMELEC a. This Committee formed by the High Council shall evaluate and govern the election process. b. This Committee reserves the right reject any suspicious vote to any elective position. c. This Committee shall tally the results of any election. d. This Committee shall induct the new officers in the general assembly.

Article VI: THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS
Section 1. The Council of Elders will serve as advisers to the High Council. Section 2. The Council of Elders is composed of (1) the registered faculty adviser, (2) the registered co-faculty adviser, (3) chosen alumni members of the organization, (4) chosen non-faculty and non-alumni entities who have expertise in the paranormal. Section 3. The Faculty Adviser will serve as the medium between the High Council and the Council of Elders with regards to official business. Section 4. Members of the Council of Elders must be presented to the High Council and approved by them.
Article VII: THE HIGH COUNCIL
Section 1. The High Council shall be composed of: 1. President 2. Vice President for Internal Affairs 3. Vice President for External Affairs 4. Vice President for Financial Affairs Section 2. The following are the duties of the President: 1. shall head the High Council. 2. shall preside over the general assembly. 3. shall represent the Council on all occasions and events in and/or off campus where the members of the UP Paranormal Society are to be represented. 4. shall cast a vote if and only if the body in session is equally divided on a question. 5. shall perform such other duties as may be deemed necessary in the fulfillment of his duties and functions

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