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1. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
ENGLISH AS A
SECOND LANGUAGE
ADVOCATE
CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS
A.Y. 2016-2017

2. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign officers and members of English as a Second
Language Advocate (ESLA) of the Surigao del Sur State University-
Main Campus, imploring the aid of divine providence in order to
establish an organization that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
promoting and maintaining the sprit de corps and camaraderie among
students, conserving and developing our patrimony, securing to
ourselves and our posterity and the blessings of democracy, promoting
social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare and security of all
students, do promulgate this Constitution and By-Laws.
Article 1
NAME OF OFFICE
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be known as English as
a Second Language Advocate (ESLA).
Section 2. The office of this organization shall be established in
Surigao del Sur State University, College of Teacher
Education, Main Campus, Tandag City.
Article II
OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. To hone the English Major students to effective
communication in their respective field of specialization.
Section 2. To promote closer relationship among members and
maintain the sprit de corps and camaraderie among the
members.
Section 3. To undertake projects and activities that can help
improved the school and students’ welfare.
Article III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. All students of the College of Teacher Education taking up
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English are
automatically members of the English as a Second
Language Advocate (ESLA) organization.
Section 2. The membership fee of the organization is P 10.00
Article IV
FUNDS
Section 1.The funds of the organization shall come from the
following:

3. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
A. P 20.00 fines for officers and members for not attending regular
and special meetings and general assembly;
B. Other legitimate source of funds such as contribution,
membership fee or fund raising;
C. There will be a consideration for those who have valid reasons
like medical conditions providing his/her evidence.
Article V
OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall compose of Mayor,
Vice-Mayor, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer,
Assistant Treasurer, Auditor, Assistant Auditor, 2 Public
Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-
Arms, Representatives by year level, Muse and Escort.
Section 2. Qualification of Officers of the English as a Second
Language Advocate, viz: For Mayor and Vice Mayor (Only
3rd year and 4th year regular students can run for the
position). Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer,
Assistant Treasurer Auditor, Assistant Auditor, 2 Public
Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-
Arms, Representatives by year level, Muse and Escort are
elected seats of the organization.
Section 3. The officers of the organization shall be elected annually.
In case any officers will become incapacitated the
organization may choose another member to serve the
underserved.
Article VI
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The Mayor has immediate management of the affairs of the
organization. He/she shall call and preside over the
meeting, shall sign or countersign all payments, contracts
or instruments of the organization shall prepare and
submit reports to the organization regarding the
achievements and shall perform other duties in hearing to
office.
Section 2. The Vice-Mayor shall act as the Mayor in case of the
absence of Mayor and perform other duties designated by
the Mayor.
Section 3. The Secretary shall be the official record keeper of the
organization. He/she should keep all the records, writes
the minutes of the meeting and performs other duties
required to him/her by the Mayor.

4. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of funds of the
organization. He/she shall be responsible in receiving and
disbursing of the funds. Any amount received by the
Treasurer shall be issued with the corresponding receipt.
No disbursement of the funds shall be made without prior
approval by the body. He/she shall perform other duties
required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 5. The Auditor shall examine and audit the book of account at
least four times a year and shall suspend or without
payments of accounts incurred and in accordance with the
expressed policies of the organization and shall perform
other duties required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 6. The Public Information Officers (P.I.O.s) shall perform the
dissemination of information to the officers and members
in case of regular, special or urgent meeting of the
organization and shall perform other duties required to
him/her by the Mayor.
Section 7.The Business Manager shall execute the policies formulated,
approved and implemented by the organization and take
all necessary steps which are deemed proper on affecting
the purposes of the organization. They shall plan ways and
means to raise funds and perform other duties required to
him/her by the Mayor.
Section 8. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall take the responsibility in
maintaining peace, order and decorum during meeting and
other activities of the organization.
Section 9. The Year Level Representatives shall represent/delegate
their respective year level during the regular and
emergency meetings of the organization. He/she shall
propose policies and guidelines consistent with the
Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 10. Muse and Escort shall represent in any beauty contest or
search of the organization and they shall hold the
organization’s banner during parade.
Article VII
MEETINGS AND QUORUM
Section 1. The organization shall have a general assembly every
Wednesday of the month at the given place and common
free time of the members with due permission with the
ESLA Adviser and CTE Dean.

5. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
Section 2. The officers of the organization shall have regular meeting
every Wednesday at 3:00 PM on the third week of the
month.
Section 2. The officers of the organization shall have regular meeting
every Wednesday on the third week of the month.
Article VIII
RIGHTS OF THE MEMBERS
Section 1. All the members of the organization have the following
rights:
a.To exercise the right to vote in all matters relating to the affairs
of the organization;
b.All members are eligible for an appropriate office;
c. To participate in all deliberation to express his/her views on
matters relating the affairs of the organization.
d.To be informed on matters taken/related to the organization.
e.To examine all records of the organization especially in financial
matters.
Article IX
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. A Member shall have the following responsibilities:
a.To obey and comply with the By-Laws, rules and regulations that
maybe promulgated by the organization from time to time.
b.To attend all meetings, general assemblies, symposia, seminars,
workshops and other similar activities.
c. To pay all the payments regarding the funds of the organization.
Article X
ELECTIONS
Section 1. The election of the officers shall be held once a year in the
month of June.
Article XI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. The Constitution and By-Laws shall be amended in the
regular or special meeting of the officers subject for
endorsement and approval by the majority votes of the
members during the General Assembly of the organization.
Section 2. If any portion or provisions of this Constitution and By-
Laws is declared void or unconstitutional, the remaining
portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by such
declaration.
Article XII
EFFECTIVITY

6. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as a Second Language Advocate
Approved per ESLA Resolution Nos. 01-A, 01-B, 01-C, 01-D, 01-E, 01-F and 01-G S.2016 dated July 15, 2016.
Section 1. This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect upon its
approval.
Approved Constitution Committee by virtue of ESLA Resolution
no. 1. s. 2016 also known as Approving the Constitution
Committee for ESLA Constitution and By-Laws, viz:
Angelito T. Pera Chairman
Michal M. Agudo Vice Chairman
Delight D. Montenegro Secretariat/Secretary
Pamela Mae M. Gaudicos Member
Gracel R. Gujilde Member
Jesidramea J. Boniao Member
Anmarie B. Ponlaon Member
Maridel S. Cenita Member
Maricar V. Jamora Member
Patrick Gill G. Cuateron Member
Reynold S. Manzano Member
Mary Cris P. Quiñonez Member
Essie Koren M. Verano Member
Marjorie M. Rosete Member
Marissa U. Mozo Member
Gracel Mae B. Vasquez Member
Mark Brandon C. Serrano Member
Zeporah Estilo Member
Raphael T. Engaling Member
Dr. Evelyn T. Bagood Consultant/Adviser
Provided further that the reviewed copy of ESLA Constitution and
By-Laws will be submitted and endorsed to the 1st ESLA General
Assembly subject for further deliberation, amendments and approval.
APPROVED