PREAMABLE

We, the students of______________________ HIGH

SCHOOL with the help of Almighty God, believing
in the need for a better organized student
government and in the development of the youth
as future leaders of the nation, do hereby
promulgate and adopt this Revised Standard
Constitution and By- Laws of the Supreme Student
Government that shall advance, implement, and
maintain our goals and aspiration embody the
ideas of principle of freedom, equality, justice
and democracy and promote the welfare of all
students and the academic standard of our Alma
Mater.
Article I: General Provision
Sec. 1 This Constitution and By- Laws shall be
knownas the Constitution and By- Laws of the
SupremeStudent Government of (name of School).
Sec. 2 For purposes of this Constitution and
By-Laws, SSG refers to the Supreme Student
Government of (name of the school)
Article II:Name and Domicile
Sec. 1 The name of the organization shall be
known as the Supreme student Government.
Sec. 2 The office of the SSG shall be located
inside the premises of the school.
Article III: Declaration of Principles and
Objectives
Sec. 1 The SSG of (name of school) shall
promote mutual understanding thru social, civic,
intellectual, recreational and scientific
programs and activities.
Sec. 2 The SSG shall have the following duties:
a. Develop love of God and Country, moral
character, personal discipline, leadership and
efficiency among its members;
b. Train Members for effective and efficient
leadership;
c. Help the students Develop self-confidence;

d. Promote unity among leaders and the

studentry;
e. Maintain school aspiration to promote
quality education and academic excellence;
f. Serve and protect students’ right and
welfare; and,
g. Represent the studentry in the policy
making body of the school concerning students’
welfare.
Article IV: Membership
Sec. 1 All bonafide students are the members
of the studentry to whom the SSG shall
accountable at all times.
Article V: Rights of Students
Sec. 1 Every Student has the right to enjoy
responsible freedom of speech and expression.
Sec. 2 Every Student has the right
to avail of all the services offered by the SSG.
Sec. 3 Every Student has the right to conduct
and participate in all School Activities.
Sec. 4 Every Student has the right to
information on all the issues and matters
concerning them.
Sec. 5 Every Student has the right to vote, be
nominated and be elected into the office.
Sec.6 Every Student has the right to be
represented in the different meetings and
assemblies of the school on issues affecting the
welfare of the studentry.
Sec. 7 Every Student has the right to due
process.
Article VI: Duties and Obligation of Students
Sec. 1 Every Student has the responsibility
to observe the Laws of the Republic of
the Philippines, and the rules and regulations
of the school at all times.
Sec. 2 Every Student shall pay the SSG
developmental Fee as regulated and approved by
appropriated DepEd issuances
Sec. 3 Every Student shall support and promote
the thrusts and objectives of the SSG and the
School.
Sec. 4 Every Student shall abide the SSG
constitution and by –laws.
Sec. 5 Every Student shall participate actively
in all DepED recognized school activities and
strive for academic excellence.
Sec. 6 Every Student shall exercise his/her
rights and do his/her responsibilities as an SSG
member.
Article VII: Powers and Duties of the Supreme
Student Government
Sec. 1 The Supreme Student Government shall be
the highest governing body of the entire
studentry.
Sec. 2 The SSG shall have the following
functions and responsibilities:
a. Formulate and recommend programs that will
address relevant issues/concerns of the
studentry;
b. Plan and Implement policies and programs
designed to protect and to promote students’
rights and welfare;
c. Monitor and evaluate the student’s
activities in the school and in the community.
d. Create committees necessary to address the
needs of the students;
e. Make recommendations to school
authorities regarding student matters, affairs,
and activities;
f. Serve as the representative
of the studentry in voicing their opinions,
suggestions and grievances;
g. Participate in the
crafting/formulation of School Improvement Plans
(SIP’s);
h. Act as coordination council
of all campus co-curricular organizations;
i. Have such powers and duties
as the school authorities and the studentry may,
from time to time, grant or delegate, consistent
with stated principles, objectives and school
policies;
j. Spearhead all mandated
thrust, programs and activities of the SSG, such
as but not limited to anti -drug abuse, anti-
smoking, brigade eskwela, Tutorial Services for
challenged learners and Environmental Program;
k. Monitor and supervise the
election of the Supreme Student Government
Officers for the Succeeding school years;
l. Monitor and coordinate
elections of other recognized campus co-
curricular organizations;
m. Recommend to the School Head the
granting, renewal or revocation of accreditation
of campus students organizations;
n. Turn-over financial assets,
papers, documents, properties and other
responsibilities to the incoming Student
Government Officers, and,
o. Submit financial and
accomplishment reports to the school authorities
on a monthly basis. Terminal report must be
submitted to the school authorities and the
incoming SSG officers during the turn-over of
responsibilities.
Article VIII: Composition, Election,
Qualifications and Term of Office of the SSG
Sec. 1 The officers of the SSG are the
duly elected President, Vice president,
Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public
Information Officer, Peace Officer, Year Level
Chairperson if applicable and the Year Level
Representatives.
Sec. 2 The Year Level Representative/s
shall be elected depending on the number of
enrollees in the school pursuant to DECS Order
No. 37, s. 2001.
Sec.3 The Year Level Representatives who
shall get the higher number of votes among the
elected Year Level Representatives in their
respective year level shall serve as the Year
Level Chairperson of the year level concerned.
Sec.4 All SSG elections shall be
conducted school-wide every third and/or fourth
week of February annually.
Sec.5 Elections for the First Year Level
Representative/s shall be conducted every
1st week of July annually.
Sec.6 The Campaign Preiod shall not be
more thatn five(5) school dys prior to the SSG
elections, unless otherwise stipulate in an
appropriate DepED issuance.
Sec.7 Candidates for all SSg elective
positions shall;
a. Be bonafied students;
b. Be of good academic standing
with a general average of 85 and above with out
any failing grade during the 1st to 3rdgrading
period of the current school year;
c. Be of good moral character
d. Have not been subjected to any
disciplinary sanction; and,
e. Have paid the SSG Development
Fee and other related SSG contributions since
his/her admission to the school.
Sec. 8 Once elected, all SSG
Officers, except the year levelChairpersons and
Representatives shall be considered resigned and
ineligible from all major elective or appointive
positions in other clubs and organizations.
Major elective or appointive positions shall
refer to the position of President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public
Information Officer, Peace Officer or equivalent
positions, including Editor-in-chief, Managing
Editor and Associate Editor of the school Paper
or Publication.
Sec. 9 No residency shall be required of
the candidates for all SSG elective positions.
Sec. 10 The officers of the SSG shall hold
office for one academic year.
Article IX: Duties and Functions of SSG Officers
Sec. 1 The President shall be the chief
executive officer of the SSG. He/She shall have
the following duties:
a. Preside over all meeting and/or may
designate another officer to preside for a
specific meeting;
b. Enforce this constitution, By laws and
other regulations that maybe promulgated;
c. Sign all official minutes, resolutions,
correspondences, and other official papers of
the SSG;
d. Represent the SSG or designate his/her
representative for any external or internal
affairs/functions;
e. Head the coordinating Council of Campus
Co-curricular Organizations;
f. Implement SSG programs and projects;
g. Create Ad Hoc Committees, as the need
arises, the chairperson or which shall be
appointed by the SSG president; and,
h. Perform such functions inherent and
incidental to his/her office.
Sec. 2 The Vice President shall have the
following duties:
a. Assist the President in all
matters where his/her assistance is necessary;
b. Assume the office of the
President should the position become a vacant;
c. Supervise members in planning
and arranging meetings or programs of
activities;
d. Head the Internal Affairs
Committee and conceptualize programs and
projects and plan activities with the Year Level
Representatives; and,
e. Perform such other duties
assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 3 The Secretary shall have the
following duties:
a. Keep accurate records of the minutes and
document proceedings of every meeting;
b. Keep a file of all pertinent documents and
papers of the SSG and make them accessible to
the studentry;
c. Call and prepare all notices of SSG
meetings;
d. Head the Supreme Student Government;
Secretariat; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the
SSG.
Sec. 4 The Treasurer shall have the
following duties:
a. Keep all financial records of
the SSG;
b. Serve as the disbursing
officer of all the SSG’s funds;
c. Prepare the annual budget of
the SSG;
d. Prepare financial reports
every month, after an activity, and at the end
of term;
e. Formulate pertinent financial
guidelines for the organization;
f. Head the Finance Committeel;
and,
g. Perform such other duties
assigned by the SSG.
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
SSG funds;
c. Assist the Treasurer in
formulating guidelines and reports;
d. Keep and update inventory of
all the SSG’s Property;
e. Act as the Assistant Head of
the Finance Committee, and;
f. Perform such other duties
assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 6 The Public Information Officer
shall have the following duties:
a. Popularize the thrusts and
objectives of the SSG;
b. Build and maintain a credible
image of the SSG;
c. Take charge in the promotion
of SSG projects and activities;
d. Head the publicity committee,
and;
e. Perform such other duties
assigned by the SSG.
Sec. 7 The Peace Officer shall have the
following duties:
a. Help the Presiding officer to maintain
peace and order during meetings;
b. Act as Disciplinary Officer, if needed;
c. Maintain Peace and order within the
premises of the school;
d. Act as chief peace officer and over all
Sgt. At arms of subordinate organizations and
classes;
e. Chair the students welfare committee and
appoint its members, and;
f. Perform such other duties assigned by
the SSG.
Sec. 8 The Year Level Chairperson/s shall
have the following duties, apart from duties
enumerated in section 9:
a. Act as the year level head coordinator of
all SSG programs and Projects in his/her Year
level.
Sec. 9 The Year Level Representative/s
shall have the following duties:
a. Represent his/her year level in all of the
meeting of the SSG;
b. Serve as the grievance desk for their
respective year level;
c. Conceptualize and implement programs and
projects, and recommend policies for their
respective year level;
d. Assist the effective implementation of the
SSG’s Programs and Projects; and,
e. Perform such other duties assigned by the
SSG.
Article X:Permanent Committees in the Supreme
Student Government
Sec. 1 There shall be seven (7) permanent
committees in the SSG, namely, the Executive
Committee, Internal Affairs Committee,
Secretariat, Finance Committee, Publicity
Committee, Students’ Welfare Committee and the
Special Projects Committee, members of each
committee in the SSG shall be appointed by the
president from among the officers of the
homeroom organizations upon the recommendation
of the chairperson of the committee.
Sec. 2 The Executive committee shall be
headed by the President and shall act as the
administrative arm of the SSG.
Sec. 3 The Internal Affairs committee
shall Vice President and shall take charge of
all the matters regarding the members of the SSG
and their functions.
Sec. 4 The Secretariat shall be headed by
the Secretary and shall be the official SSG work
group.
Sec. 5 The Finance committee shall be
headed by the Public Information Officer and
shall be the responsible for disseminating
information on matters concerning the SSG.
Sec. 6 The Students Welfare Committee
shall be headed by the Peace Officer and shall
look after the rights of the students and act
upon their complaints.
Sec. 7 The Special Projects Committee
shall be headed by a person appointed by the SSG
president and shall implement Programs and
Projects of anti-drug abuse, anti-smoking,
Brigada Eskwela, Reading and Tutorial Services
for challenged Learners, and Environment.
Sec. 8 Other committees, permanent or ad
hoc in nature may be created by the SSG as the
need arises.
Article XI: Homeroom Class Organizations
Sec. 1 There shall be a homeroom class
organization in every section composed of
officers parallel to the organization structure
of the SSG.
Sec. 2 The Homeroom class organization
shall be responsible in implementing programs
and projects of each class.
Sec. 3 The homeroom class organization
shall assist the SSG in implementing its
programs and projects.
Sec. 4 The homeroom class organization
shall be guided by the designated class adviser
must be a part of the teaching staff of the
school.
Article XII: Coordinating Council of Campus Co-
Curricular Organizations
Sec. 1 The Coordinating Council shall be
headed by the President of the Supreme Student
Government as the chairperson.
Sec. 2 The coordinatin council shall be
composed of the different Presidents of all
recognized legitimate campus co-curricular
organizations.
Sec. 3 The coordinating Council shall have
the following functions:
a. Coordinate school wide activities, which
need the participation and involvement of the
whole studentry ;b. Provide a consultative
mechanics and support for the implementation of
the various programs and projects of all co-
curricular affairs organizations;c. Plan
programs and synchronized student activities in
the campus.d. Serve as a venue to present
accomplishment reports, financial reports and
such other reports of the SSG and other
organizations as are necessary or required,
and,e. Set rules and standards for the
collection of membership fees or contributions
by recognized campus co-curricular clubs or
organizations for the approval of the school
head.Sec. 4 The coordinating shall meet
once every quarter or upon notice of the request
of any of its members as often as the council
may deem necessary.Sec. 5 The school head
shall serve as the Adviser of the coordinating
Council, such as, all resolutions and agreements
arrived at by the coordinating council shall be
noted by the School Principal.Article
XIIISupreme Student Government AdviserSec.
1 The SSG adviser shall be designated by
the School Head among the three (3) teacher
nominees officers through a resolution.Sec.
2 The SSG Adviser shall have the following
qualifications:a. preferably social studies
teacher department head or any competent, able
and willing teacher, and,b. with good
character and reputation in the school and
community.Sec. 3 The SSG Adviser shall
monitor all programs, projects activities and
meetings of the SSG at all times. Sec. 4
The Advisorship in the SSG shall be equivalent
to one teaching load (DepED Order No. 43. s.
2002).Article XIVCommission on ElectionsSec.
1 The commission on elections, wherein
reffered to as the SSG Comelec, shall be
established within 45 days before the day of
election.Sec. 2 The SSg Comelec shall be
the only agency that will manage the electon
process including the campaign.Sec. 3 The
SSG COMELEC shall be composed of 11 members
represented by each year level who do not have
vested interest in the election, or in any way
related to any of the candidate, and who shall
select a chairpersonamong themselves.Sec.
4 The Composition of the members shall be
3 from the first year level (incoming second
year), four from the Second Year Level (incoming
3rdyear) and four from third year (incoming
4th year)Sec. 5 The Composition of the
members of the SSG COMELEC shall be appointed by
the adviser of the SSG.Sec. 6 The SSG
COMELEC shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:a. Conduct fair,
honest and systematic
elections;b. Formulate an
election code or modify an existing election
code if necessary subject to the approval of
the school head;c. Validate the
electoral proccedings and
results.d. Accept or revoke
candidacy;e. Proclaim the new set
of officers;f. Keep all
pertinent election
papers/documents;g. Decide on
protest relative to the conduct and results of
the elections;h. Prepare and
distribute the necessary election paraphernalia,
certificate of candidacy forms and other
election related materials before, during, and
after the election:
and;i. Disqualify candidates
who have violated any of the guidelines, which
have been promulgated.Article XVThe General
AssemblySec. 1 The General Assembly of the
SSG shall be composed of all elected Homeroom
Class Organization Presidents of the school.Sec.
2 The General Assembly shall be a forum
for information and consultations, which
decisions shall be significantly
considered.Sec.3 The general Assembly
shall convened by the President once every two
months starting in the month of July and as the
need arises.Article XVIMembership to the
Division, Regional and National Federation of
Supreme Student GovernmentSec. 1 As a duly
constituted SSG, and having adopted the standard
Constitutions and By-Laws, this SSG shall be,
and shall remain to be, an automatic member of
the Division, Regional and National Federation
of Supreme Student Governments.Sec.2 As
such this SSG shall abide by the rules and
regulations issued by the proper federation
consisted with the policies and guidelines of
the department of education. Article
XVIIMeetings and QuorumsSec. 1 The SSg
shall conduct regular meeting every first and
third week of the month or as agreed upon by the
officers.Sec. 2 Special meetings of the
SSG may be called upon by the President or by
majority of the SSG officers.Sec. 3
Majority of the officers of the SSG (50% + 1)
shall constitue a quorum.Sec. 4 Each
officer of the SSG is entitled to only one
vote.Sec. 5 No proxy shall be allowed when
voting.Article XVIIIFinanceSec. 1 The
SSG’s funds shall be classified into Trust Funds
and Special Funds. Trust Funds shall consist of
the SSG devbelopmental Fee, the amount of which
shall be regulated by the SSG in consultation
and with the approval of the School Head but in
no case shall it exceed the limit set by the
Department of education in an appropriate
official issuance. The special funds are funds
that come from donations, sponsorship, fund-
raising projects or any amount derived from
legitimate sources.Sec. 2 All recipient of
money’s from all sources shall be evidenced by
acknowledgement receipts.Sec. 3 A monthly
report on the receipts and/or collections made
duly signed by the treasurer and the president
and noted by the SSG adviser shall be posted on
the SSG bulletin board and submitted to the
school head.Sec. 4 The SSG shall deposit
all funds received and collected immediately to
a reputable bank under the account of the SSG
President and Treasurer,Sec. 5 The
Organization may accept cash donations from any
member or any public or private person or
institution, as long as it will not affect or
compromise the integrity of the SSG.Sec. 6
The SSG may undertake fund-raising activities to
subsidized its projects or activities.Sec.
7 The SSG shall enjoy the freedom to
determine its priorities in the disbursement of
its funds, provided that it shall be actually,
directly, and exclusively used to support and/or
finance the SSG programs, projects and
activities.Sec. 8 All disbursements and
bank withdrawals shall be made in accordance
with the programs, projects and activities of
the SSG as embodied in the yearly action plan
duly approved by the school head.Sec. 9
The SSG President and the treasurer shall be the
signatory of all disbursement funds and bank
withdrawals in the SSG. All funds disbursement
and bank withdrawals must be accompanied with an
SSG resolution duly noted by the SSG Adviser and
all expenses. Supported by the official
receipts, The School Head shall be provided a
copy of all resolutions relative to the
disbursement made.Sec. 10 The SSG, through
the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate
financial guidelines for proper financial
management.Sec. 11 At the end of every
activity, the SSG shall liquidate expenses
before another disbursement or bank withdrawal
shall be authorized. Funds of the SSG shall be
audited at the end of the term of the SSG and at
the end of every activity.Sec. 12 Financial
Statements shall be posted in the SSG Bulletin
Board every month, printed in every issue of the
school paper, and furnished the School
Head.Article XIXImpeachment, Resignation and
Vacancies Sec. 1 The officers of the SSG
may be impeached on 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 SSG and the
School;c. Non-attendance in the
both regular and special meetings for 3 times
without valid cause; and,d. Abuse
or misuse of power and authority.Sec. 2
Two-thirds vote of the General Assembly shall be
final. However, the officer charged shall be
informed 20 days prior to his/her impeachment
case proceedings, of the charge/charges against
the accused the opportunity to be heard with or
without a counsel in his/her defense.Sec.
4 Resignation of an elected officer shall
be in writing and shall take effect 5 days after
the approval of the majority of the SSG
officers.Sec. 5 Resignation of an
appointed officer shall be in writing and shall
take effect immediately after the approval of
the appointing committee.Sec. 6 Any
vacancy in any of the positions for the reason
of death, resignation, impeachment, shall be
filled, subject to the recommendation of the
SSG.Sec. 7 Any vacancy in the SSG, except
the position of the President, shall be filled
within ten school days from the day the position
is rendered or considered vacant, by appointment
of the President from among the qualified
members of the SSG. Immediately upon
appointment, the appointee shall serve the
remaining period.Sec. 8 The SSG COMELEC
shall certify as the vacancy occurring in the
SSG and the SSG adviser shall certify the fact
of appointment of the vacant position.Article
XXAmendmentsSec. 1 The Constitution and
By- Laws may be amended or modified in full or
part once every 3 years from its official
issuance through a DepED order or
memorandum.Sec. 2 The school SSG, Division
and/or Regional Federations of student
Government may propose amendments. Such proposal
shall be carried through a resolution duly
signed and concurred in by a majority vote of
the School SSG officers, the Division or
Regional Federations officers concerned voting
separately.Sec. 3 Proposed amendments
shall be transmitted to the DepED – CSCA at
least one month before the holding of the NLTSGO
or any National conference/events organized for
the purpose, where the same shall be submitted
for consultation, discuss and deliberation.Sec.
4 Amendments to this Constitution and By-
Laws shall take effect immediately upon approval
of the Secretary of the Department of Education.