PREAMBLE We, the Filipino Bedan Legal Management Students in the aid of the Almighty God; in order to establish

an organization that shall promote the intellectual development of the legal management students; by stimulating our desire for knowledge thru the different activities of the organization; mold the Filipino Bedan Legal Management students into individuals imbued with the teachings of San Beda College Alabang, particularly that of social responsibility and solidarity with the unprivileged; establish possibilities for the Filipino Bedan Legal Management students; to enhance our human relation skills as demanded by our chosen field of study, and form us to be competent future trustworthy professionals who will respond to the demands of the legal profession, do promulgate this constitution and bylaws.

ARTICLE I - NAME AND PURPOSES Section 1 - Name This organization shall be called as the Junior Bedan Law Circle and is referred to in these Constitution and Bylaws as the Organization. Section 2 - Purposes This Organization is a non-profit membership organization exclusively for educational and professional purposes. The purposes for which it is organized are as follows: A. To promote the intellectual development of the Legal Management students by stimulating their desire for knowledge thru the different activities of the organization. B. To mold the Filipino Bedan Legal Management students into individuals imbued with the teachings of San Beda College Alabang particularly that of social responsibility and solidarity with the unprivileged. C. To establish possibilities for the Filipino Bedan Legal Management students to enhance their human relation skills as demanded by their chosen field of study. D. To form them as competent future trustworthy professionals who will respond to the demands of the legal profession. Section 3 Vision The Junior Bedan Law Circle envisions itself to be an organization that provides its members meaningful avenues for creativity and leadership thus producing competent individuals in the legal profession. Section 4 Mission In pursuit of its stated vision, the Junior Bedan Law Circle aims to provide its members the values of the organization inspired by the vision and mission of San Beda College Alabang. Section 5 Organizations Maxim The organization adopts for its maxim:

Legum servi sumus ut liberi esse possimus WE ARE SLAVES OF THE LAW SO THAT WE MAY BE FREE. Section 6 Organizational Emblem The logo acknowledges the significance of balance and justice in the legal profession. The sphere perfectly symbolizes the members, who should posses a continuous logic. The shadow symbolizes the values and strength of San Beda in legal education. The block on top of the sphere represents the organization that should balance its academic and non-academic endeavors. Further, the rising shadow epitomizes the progressive nature of the organization and the members that it represents. The color violet embodies the legal profession and the resolve of the members to attain a just and humane society thru the legal processes of the country.

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP & ELIGIBILITY Section 1 Eligibility and Membership Any student in San Beda College Alabang College of Arts and Sciences (SBCA-CAS) shall be eligible for membership upon his or her enrolment in the BS Legal Management program.

ARTICLE III - AUTHORITY Section 1 - Membership All of the rights and powers which may be exercised by the Organization shall be vested in the membership. These rights and powers shall be subject to exercise or change by the membership at a regular business meeting or a duly called meeting of the organization, as stipulated under Art. XVI Section 2 Executive Board The Executive Board shall control the business and affairs of the Organization and may exercise all such authority and powers of the Organization as provided for in this constitution and as directed by the moderator and or the department chair and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by law, these bylaws, directed or required to be exercised or done by the members directly.

ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE BOARD Section 1 - Number and Selection of Officers The Executive Board shall consist of 11 persons as decreed by this constitution. Section 2 - Term of Office The Executive Board shall serve office for one Academic Year. Section 3 - Place of Meeting The Board may hold its meetings at such place or places as the Board from time to time may determine or as shall be specified or fixed in the respective notices or waivers of notice. Section 4 Regular and Special Meetings Regular meetings of the Board shall be held once a week. In case of Special meetings, the Board may be called when situations arise. Section 5 - Quorum and Ethics A quorum will consist of a majority of the members of the Board. In the absence of a quorum, a majority of the officers present may adjourn any meeting from time to time until a quorum can be achieved. However, it must not exceed at least three consecutive meetings of adjournment without quorum. Notice of any adjourned meeting need not be given, other than by announcement at the meeting at which such adjournment shall be taken. Non-attendance by any officer shall be properly sanctioned under the subsequent article. Section 6 - Informal Procedure To the extent permitted by law, the Board may act by mail, telephone, or other methods as requested by the President to transact its business. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section constitutes presence in person at the meeting.

ARTICLE V OFFICERS Section 1 - Officers The officers of the Organization will be a President, an Internal Vice President, an External Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, a Public Relations Officer, and Level Representatives for each level. Any two or more offices cannot be held by the same person notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3 of the same article. Section 2 -Sanctions Any officer of this Organization may be expelled from the office at any time through a resolution by the majority of the Executive Board members in the presence of the Moderator without voting power or undergo suspension or any sanction imposed by the Board and Moderator through the following reasons: a) inability to perform his/her duties and obligations in the organization, b) for using the name of the organization without the permission of the Board, c) Violation of internal rules and regulations set by the Board and serious violation of the Constitution and by Laws of the Organization, and d) does acts that are unbecoming of a student leader. Section 3 - Vacancies A vacancy in any office other than the President, because of death, resignation, removal or any other cause, shall be filled by the Board for the unexpired portion of the term. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the President, the Internal Vice President shall assume that office whereby, the office of the Internal Vice-President and External Vice-President shall be consolidated into one hence forming the office of the Vice President. Section 4 - President The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Organization and shall have the general powers of supervision and management over the business and affairs of the Organization. The President will preside at all meetings of the Board. The President may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the Organization authorized by the Board, any documents or other instruments which the Board has authorized with the consent of the Moderator and or the Department Chair to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof is expressly delegated by the Board or by these bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the Organization; and in general the President will

perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board. Section 5 - Internal Vice President The Internal Vice President shall assist the President in the latters administrative functions in the Organization. He or she shall have direct supervision over the internal affairs of the Organization to ensure its successful conduct, and in general perform all duties incident to the office of Internal Vice President and such other duties as may be assigned to the Internal Vice President by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 5 - External Vice President The External Vice President shall assist the President in the latters external affairs and/ or relations regarding the Organization; coordinate with individuals other than the organizations officers and members regarding the Organization, work hand in hand with the Public Relations Officer and the Level Representatives to ensure that all the activities of the organization other than its internal affairs shall be successfully conducted; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of External Vice President and such other duties as may be assigned to the External Vice President by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 6 - Secretary The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the official records; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be assigned to the Secretary by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 7 - Treasurer The Executive Treasurer will have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Organization; receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Organization from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Organization in such banks, trust companies, or other depositories as are selected by the Board; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such other duties as may be assigned to the Treasurer by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 8 - Auditor

The Auditor will have charge and custody of and be responsible for the auditing of all funds of the Organization; verify reports and financial statements, certify the correctness of the Treasurers report; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of the Executive Auditor and such other duties as may be assigned to the Auditor by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 9 - Public Relations Officer The Public Relations Officer will have charge of matters of information within the organization; keep the members of the organization informed of its activities and meetings; responsible in giving proper and due publicity to the activities of the organization; coordinate with the External Vice President and Level Representatives regarding matters other than the internal affairs of the organization; and in general perform all duties incident to the office of the Public Relations Officer and such other duties as may be assigned to the Public Relations Officer by the President or by the Executive Board. Section 10 - The Level Representatives The Level Representatives shall be responsible in advocating strong relationships between the Executive Board and the members of the organization; be their representative in voicing problems, complaints, suggestions and other matters which concerns the welfare of the students; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of the Level Representatives and such other duties as may be assigned to the Level Representatives by the President or by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES Section 1 - Executive Committee The President or the Board may designate and appoint one or more committees, each of which shall consist of two or more members and an officeholder, which committees, to the extent defined by the Board, shall have an exercise authority of the Board in the management of the Organization. Actions of these committees shall be ratified by a superior Officer and or by the Board as a whole. The designation and appointment of any such committee and the delegation thereto of authority shall not operate to relieve the Board of any responsibility imposed upon the Board by the constitution of the organization.

Section 2 - Vacancies Any vacancy in the Executive Committee may be filled by appointment from the President with the advice of the moderator and consent of the Board for the unexpired portion of the term.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION Section 1 - Regular and Special Meetings Regular and special meetings of the Organization shall be held whenever such a meeting is called by: A. The Board; the President of the Organization, or in his or her absence, the Internal Vice President; or the Activity Chair in the case of special meetings, or B. A written petition to the Board signed by not less than 1/4 of all the voting members of the Organization. The petition shall state the purpose of such special meetings. Business conducted at Special meetings shall be identified in the call of the meeting and limited thereto. Section 2 - Quorum At any general membership meeting, the quorum shall consist of those members present. The act of a majority of the members present at meetings at which there is a quorum will be the act of the Organization, unless a greater number is required by law or by these bylaws. Majority of the members shall constitute a quorum to transact business, hold meetings and other matters. Section 3 - Notice of Meetings Notice of all meetings shall state the purpose, place, date and hour of the meeting. Section 4 Sanctions for non-participating members

The organization, in coordination with the Department Head, reserves the right to hold the clearance of members who fail to participate in the assemblies and activities of the organization. Any member who commits three (3) consecutive absences in any of the organizations meetings and/ or activities shall be subject for holding of clearance, unless the member has a valid reason his or her absence from any of the organizations activities. The Organization will only accept parents excuse letter stating the reason for such absence and/ or Medical Certificate to honor such absences made by any member. The Organization, with the consent of the Department Head, shall only lift its restraining order over the member/s clearance after they have settled their issue with the organization.

ARTICLE VIII ELECTION Section 1 - General Provisions All Members of the Executive Board must meet the grade requirement of at least a GPA of 2.5 in the semester preceding the election; pass the screening of the Election Commission, and furnish the individual requirements of the following positions: For the position of President, he or she must be a senior Legal Management student, and must possess good moral character. For the position of Internal Vice and External Vice-President, he or she must be a senior or junior Legal Management student, and must possess good moral character. For the position of Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor and Public Relations Officer, he or she must belong to the upper levels or must be incoming upperclassmen, and must possess good moral character. For the position of Level Representative, he or she must serve his or her respective level/ batch, and must possess good moral character. Section 2 - Eligibility Any member of the organization in good standing is eligible for the election to the Presidency provided a) that he or she is a senior Legal Management

student, b) that the person has obtained at least a Grade Point Average of 2.5 of the previous semester, and c) that the person has been screened by the Election Commission. Any member of the organization in good standing is eligible for the election to the position of Internal/ External Vice President provided a) that he or she is a senior or junior Legal Management student, b) that the person has obtained at least a Grade Point Average of 2.5 of the previous semester, and c) that the person has been screened by the Election Commission. For the position of Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor and Public Relations Officer, any member of the organization is eligible for candidacy provided a) that he or she is an upperclassman b) that the person has obtained at least a Grade Point Average of 2.5 of the previous semester and c) that the person has been screened by the Election Commission. For the position of Level Representative, any member of the organization is eligible for candidacy provided a) that the person has obtained at least a Grade Point Average of 2.5 of the previous semester unless he or she is running for 1st year Level Representative and b) that the person has been screened by the Election Commission. Section 3 - Procedures The organization shall adopt a representative electoral process sanctioned by the Election Commission. Each year level shall elect their respective number of representatives in the Executive Board. The seniors shall have five (5) seats; juniors, sophomores and freshmen shall have 3, 2, and 1 respectively. The Elected Executive Board shall vote amongst themselves for the respective positions following the stipulated qualifications for office of the organization.

ARTICLE IX ELECTION COMMISSION The Election Commission shall compose of the incumbent Executive Board officers, the President of the Organization, the Moderator and or the Department Chair. The commission shall take charge for the preparation; verification of the qualifications of the candidates; settle disputes such as frauds and occurrence of equal number of votes within twenty-four (24)

hours after the day of the election; and count the votes cast and proclaim the duly elected Executive Officers. ARTICLE X - RESIGNATION Any Officer may resign their office at any time by giving written notice of resignation to the President or the Secretary of the Organization. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified after the approval of the President, or if no time is specified, at the time of receipt subject to the approval also of the President.

ARTICLE XI CONTRACTS AND LETTERS Section 1 - Contracts The Board may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the Organization, in addition to the officers so authorized by these bylaws, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Organization, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Section 2 - Checks, Drafts, etc. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issues in the name of the Organization, shall be signed by the Treasurer of the Organization. Section 3 - Gifts The Board may accept on behalf of the Organization any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for the general purpose or for any special purpose of the Organization.

ARTICLE XII - FINANCE Section 1- Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Organization shall be determined by the schools administration.

Fund collection from members can be conducted by the Treasurer, with the consent and approval of the Department Head and the President, if a certain need for additional funds for organizational projects arises. Section 2 - Budget The Budget of the Organization shall be determined by the number of enrollees as may be provided by the school administration. Fund collection from members can be conducted by the Treasurer, with the consent and approval of the Department Head and the President, if a certain need for additional funds for organizational projects arises. Section 3 - Expenditures No part of the net earnings of the Organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its officers, or other private persons, except that the Organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article I. Section 4 - Audit and Inventory The Executive Board shall make financial statements of the expenses and disbursements of all the activities of the organization. For the inventory of all the assets acquired by the organization, the auditor shall verify all the aforementioned documents on a semestral basis. All reports concerned in auditing shall be transparent for public viewing.

ARTICLE XIII - GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1 - Avoidance of Political Activity No substantial part of the activities of the Organization shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Section 2 - Relations with Other Organizations

The Organization shall have no financial interest in the property, assets, or liabilities of any other organization in which it may hold membership or with which it may be affiliated. Section 3 - General Activities Notwithstanding any other provisions of these articles, the Organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization and in accordance with the purposes of its existence.

ARTICLE XIV - NONDISCRIMINATION It shall be the policy of the Organization to provide equal membership and service opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

ARTICLE XV - AMENDMENTS These bylaws may be amended at any annual or special meeting of the Organization. The affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Organization shall be required for the adoption of any amendment. Notice of the meeting and proposed amendment, together with the text of the proposed amendment, shall be delivered to the members as outlined by the notice requirements of Article IV, Section 4.

ARTICLE XVI - RULES OF ORDER Meetings of the Organization will function under Roberts Rules of Order, Revised only if necessary for the orderly conduct of meetings, or the request of any one member and the concurrence of a majority of the voting members attending such meeting.

ARTICLE XVII - APPROVAL OF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS These Constitution and Bylaws shall become binding and effective when they are duly accepted through an approval by the incumbent Executive Board at

a date provided for, signed by the President, Secretary and Moderator of the Organization with the consent of the Department Chair and the Prefect of Activities.

ARTICLE XVIII THE NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD The incumbent Executive Board upon the effectivity of this constitution shall automatically become the new officers of the Organization under this new constitution notwithstanding the provisions of article IV and V.

That In All Things, GOD May Be Glorified . . .