PREAMBLE
We, are the member of CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE CHRISTIAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP, believing in one God, Creator and Provider, conscious and responds to the church and societal concerns through postering unity among ourselves and all Christians in being with Jesus Christ, to become instruments of love, justice and peace by virtue of the Holy Spirit as guide and comforter, to strengthen our unity and deepen our commitment to become part of your ministry, do ordain, and promulgate this Constitution.
ARTICLE I- NAME
Section 1- The organization shall be known as the
ARTICLE II- DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Section 1- The CYF upholds as its fundamental faith and message Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, our Lord and Savior. He is the head of the church, present and active in the world through the Holy Spirit, in accordance with the Holy Scriptures
Section 2- The CYF commits itself to the total development of the youth for the responsive and effective leadership and service in the CYF, church and the society.
Section 3- The CYF exists for the service of the youth, in particular, and of the people in general for the glory o God.
Section 4- The CYF lives its life in the mission: bringing good news to the poor, giving light to the blind, freedom to the captive and oppressed, food for the hungry and proclaiming creations future.
Section 5- The CYF believes that an organization to be viable must be self reliant and self sustaining.
Section 6- As stewards of Gods creation, the CYF shall protect, promote, and enhance the ecological balance and integrity of creation.
ARTICLE III- OBJECTIVES
Section 1- General Objectives
· To reach out to young people in the campuses for fellowship and Christian nurture.
· To cater to the needs of CYF members in various schools.
· To provide avenues for students to express their Christian faith
· To unite young people in academic communities under the CYF campus ministry, which shall proclaim the gospel and live- out their faith through concrete actions.
Section 2- Specific Objectives
· To engage in studying the scriptures and live by it.
· To conduct study groups, seminars, trainings, and workshops that promotes Christian leadership and principles.
· To broaden and enhance social awareness and responsibility among students and carry out programs concerning the integrity of God’s creation.
· To establish cell groups for discipleship and sharing in CBSUA- CYF community and other nearby campuses and communities.
ARTICLE IV- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1- Regular Member
All bonafide United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) members student of the CBSUA who are willing to adhere to accept the principles of the CBSUA- CYF and have undergone orientation processes.
Section 2- Honorary Member
Faculty and staff and church workers based and or working at CBSUA and wishes to join the organization.
Section 3- Affiliate Members
Students of other denominations but are willing to accept the principles of the CBSUA CYF and have undergone orientation processes.
Section 4- Associate Members
United
ARTICLE V- RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS
Section 1- Regular Members
Have the right to vote and be voted upon by the body and are affected to actively participate in all deliberations and activities of the organization.
Section 2- Honorary Members
Have all the rights and privileges as that of the regular members except the right to vote and be voted upon.
Section 3- Affiliate Members
Have all the rights and privileges as that of the regular members except the right to vote and be voted upon.
Section 4- Associate Members
Have all the rights and privileges as that of the regular members except the right to vote and be voted upon.
ARTICLE VI- MEETING AND ACTIVITIES
Section 1- The members shall meet at least once a week for bible studies, prayer, sharing, discipleship, symposia, for a, trainings and business meetings.
ARTICLE VII- GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Section 1- The regular session of the General Assembly (GA) shall be held at the beginnings of the school year but not later than two (2) months thereafter.
Section 2- The GA shall be the highest governing and policy making body of the organization.
Section 3- The GA shall formulate and approved the plans of the program committees.
Section 4- The GA shall be composed of all the members of the organization.
Section 5- Quorum. A simple majority which is 50%+1 of all the regular members shall constitute quorum.
Section 6- Manner of voting. Manner of voting shall be determined by the majority of the votes through the raising of the voters hand. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed.
Section 7- Election of Officers.
a. Regular elections shall be held during GA at the beginning of the school year but not later than two (2) months thereafter.
b. A nominating and election committee shall be created to screen the candidates to vacant positions in accordance with the criteria and qualifications laid down by the organization and to conduct the election.
ARTICLE VIII- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1- The following are the members of the executive committee (EXECOM):
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Auditor
Press Relations Officers
Chairpersons of the Four (4) Committees
Advisers
Section 2- The members of the executive committee shall be elected by the GA at the beginning of the school year but not later than two (2) months later thereafter.
Section 3- Qualifications
1. Must be a regular member of the organization.
2. Must have at least one (1) more year of residency at the CBSUA.
3. One of the advisers shall be chosen and elected by the executive committee from the faculty members of the school, while the other two (2) shall be automatically come from the local church nearest from the school and/ or conference, which hold responsibility over the area where the school is found.
Section 4- Duties and functions of the officers
President
1. Shall be the executive officer of the organization.
2. Shall preside over the regular and special meeting of the GA and of the officers.
3. Shall convene and head the nominations and elections committee for the succeeding election if not running for re- election.
4. Shall exercise general supervision overall the activities of the organization.
5. Shall render updates to the responsible local church and/ or the conference.
Vice President
1. Shall assume the duties of the president in case of absences, resignation or is temporary incapacitated.
2. Shall assist the president in the general supervision of the organization.
3. Shall perform such other functions as maybe determined by the officers or by the president.
Secretary
1. Shall record and keep the minutes of the GA and other meetings.
2. Shall keep the records of the membership of the organization.
3. Shall be in- charge of all correspondence, announcements and notices of actions of the GA and the EXECOM.
Treasurer
1. Shall receive, keep, disburse and account for the funds of the organization.
2. Shall have custody of financial records and properties of the organization.
3. Shall render duly audited financial reports to the EXECOM every meeting and the GA in session.
Auditor
1. Shall conduct a periodic audit of all funds and books of accounts of the organization and shall submit a written report duly certified by the president.
Press Relations Officer
1. Shall be the public and press relations officers as well as the propaganda officers.
Section 5- Meetings
1. Regular meetings must be once a month.
2. Special meetings maybe called by the president or upon the request of at least two (2) officers as maybe.
Section 6- Quorum. Shall consist a simple majority, whish is 50%+1 of the officers present.
Section 7- The executive committee shall plan, implement, supervise and evaluate the life and works of the CBSUA CYF.
ARTICLE IX- STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1- Functions. The Program Committees shall prepare the school year program of CBSUA CYF consistent with the program of the national NCYF and shall be submitted to the GA for approval. Once approved, the committees shall supervise and/ or implement the program. Each committee shall be composed with the chairperson and two (2) members.
Section 2- PROGRAM COMMITTEE (PC)
The Program Committee shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To develop, nurture programs and activities, lead bibles studies and fellowship.
2. To have activities on leadership development, including but not limited to seminars and workshops.
Section 3- COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC INVOLVEMENT (CSAI)
The Committee on Social and Academic Involvement (CSAI) shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To promulgate programs, consistent with the thrust of the church and the CYF.
2. To develop programs and strategies which shall manifest the principles which the organization stands for.
3. To enhance awareness of members on societal issues and concerns, and
4. To engage in community and sectoral services.
Section 4- FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee (FC) shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To give orientation to prospective members.
2. To initiate programs for effective accumulation and utilization of financial resources of the organization.
3. To keep an updated membership profile of the organization at the least cost.
Section 5- INTER- FAITH RELATIONs COMMITTEE
The Inter- Faith Relations Committee (IRC) shall have the following responsibilities:
1. To affirm the catholicity and ecumenicity of the organization and of the church.
2. To support in the efforts of the inter- organization cooperation.
3. To engage in education and cooperation in all levels of organization.
4. To scout and/ or arrange possible activities that may bring the organization to ecumenical works.
5. To select and require them to re- echo during the general assembly.
ARTICLE X- VACANCIES
Section 1- An office is declared vacant when an officer resigned or when incapacitated;
Section 2- Vacancy/ ies shall be filled up by special election.
ARTICLE XI- AMENDMENTS
Section 1- This constitution can only be amended by two thirds (2/3) of the voted of the numbers present at the GA.
ARTICLE XII- EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE
Section 1- This constitution shall take effect upon ratification by the majority of the CYF Campus Ministry regular membership.
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