Tenets, History, Principles, Codes and Passwords of the United Ilocandia UI Fraternity & Sorority
SYMBOLIC SEAL
THE BIG STAR SURROUNDED BY LITTLE STARS
The
big stars honors the Founder(s) of United Ilocandia Fraternity &
Sorority that includes the founders of each chapter, and the little
stars surrounding the big star; honors all the persons who help and
given all the founders strength and support to raise each chapter.
THE SUN
Symbolizes
the enlightenment and the purity of their intentions to always remember
that no ILOCANDIAN shall ever fail as a CITIZEN, as a LEADER, and as a
MEN.
THE STARS SURROUNDING THE SUN AND THE CRESCENT
It honors
all the leaders of the organization who give their best to SERVE &
LEAD. It also symbolizes HOPE & COURAGE that never to ignore the
organization when perils will challenge them, and reminds each member
that one KABAGIS owes to another KABAGIS.
THE CRESECENT
It is a
sign of secrecy and constantly reminds an ILOCANDIAN of their duties
and obligations never to reveal SECRETS of the organization.
THE FALCON BIRD
It symbolizes and always reminds that an ILOCANDIAN must practice EXCELENCE & SUPREMACY in all his/her DEEDS.
THE LEAVES OF LAUREL
Symbolizes
the UNITY & INTEGRITY of all ILOCANDIANS and to always remember the
fifteen (15) Ethical Codes of the Organization.
ILOCANDIAN MOTTO
One for all and All for one
An Ilocandian is an opportunity to Excel
ILOCANDIAN SLOGAN
Once an Ilocandian Always an Ilocandian
10 SUPREME VIRTUES OF UNITED ILOCANDIA
Unity
Fidelity
Courtesy
Comradeship
Cleanliness
Integrity
Helpfulness
Patriotism
Filial Love
Reverence for Sacred things
An Ilocandian PLEDGE
On
my honor as an ILOCANDIAN, I affirm my LOYALTY to all my PARENTS &
KABAGIS and I rededicate myself to them whose love never fails on what I
am and what I will be.
I owe to my beloved PARENTS & KABAGIS.
15 ETHICAL CODES OF UNITED ILOCANDIA
An ILOCANDIAN serves God, the Country, and the Fellowmen.
An ILOCANDIAN loves and honors his/her parents.
An ILOCANDIAN loves and honors his/her KABAGIS.
An ILOCANDIAN serves studentry/citizenry.
An ILOCANDIAN stands unswervingly for his/her KABAGIS.
An ILOCANDIAN is honest.
An ILOCANDIAN is loyal to his/her ideals and friends.
An ILOCANDIAN practices honest toil.
An ILOCANDIAN’s word is as good as his/her bonds.
An ILOCANDIAN is courteous.
An ILOCANDIAN is patriot in peace as well as in war.
An ILOCANDIAN is clean in mind and in body.
An ILOCANDIAN always bears reputation of good and law abiding citizen.
An ILOCANDIAN by precepts and example must preserve the high standard to which he/she pledge him/herself.
The NOVICE/NEOPHYTE MOTTO
A NOVICE never quits and never squeals.
ILOCANDIAN VOW
To all KABAGIS, humbly and sincerely;
I promised to be a better son/daughter
I promised to be a better KABAGIS
I promised to love and serve God, my country, and my fellowmen
I promised to protect every student/citizen
I promised to slander no one
I promised to walk uprightly before God and men
All of these things and more I will do promised.
What is THE UNITED ILOCANDIA?
The
UNITED ILOCANDIA is a Fraternity & Sorority founded together in
1965 by a group of STRONG & COURGAGEOUS men for any Ilocano speaking
student/citizen and for any student/citizen who lives in the Ilocandian
Land bounded together for mutual improvement to help each other live;
and practice CLEAN, PATRIOTIC, UPRIGHT & EXCELLENCE lives so that
they will be a credit to their parents, KABAGIS, and friends and merit
the commendations of all good citizen.
CODE OF DISCIPLINE
PREAMBLE
Being
a member of United Ilocandia Fraternity & Sorority Inc., requires
that acceptance of the principles and ideals that the best form of
discipline is self discipline, and that discipline is not merely a
restraint behavior but a total conditioning of oneself for the highest
level of performance within one’s capabilities.
Every member is
expected to assist in and contribute to the achievement of the
Organization’s goal of brotherhood/sisterhood. Each one is also expected
to observe the highest standards of the ten(10) supreme virtues of
United Ilocandia Fraternity & Sorority Inc., and all other traits
expected to the member of the Ilocandian FAMILY.
In other words,
it is not enough that an Ilocandian merely avoid doing wrong. Any
KABAGIS should consciously and as a personal commitment, always strive
to do the right things the right way, and will only settle for
“excellence”, not only good behavior.
It is the goal of each KABAGIS
to establish and nurture a climate that encourages, recognizes, and
rewards achievements instead of merely regimenting behavior, enforcing
obedience, and punishing offenses.
Every Ilocandian should expect
to do the right things because they wanted to, rather then avoid the
wrong things because they fear to consequences. The drive to achieve and
the pursuit of rewards are more productive forms of behavior than mere
obedience to rules or mere avoidance of penalties. But the rules must be
respected and followed in nonetheless, better voluntary (self
discipline), but by force of authority if necessary (enforce
discipline).
In any event, whenever an offense is committed, the
offender must be reprimanded and/or penalized. The organization must be
and is prepared to deal with violations of each rule and of expected
code of discipline. Enforce discipline and ensure that these violations
remain marginal and do not grow to become a general pattern of behavior
leading to a breakdown of order and to the destruction of the
organization itself
CHAPTER 1
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL GUIDELINES, DEFINITIONS AND COVERAGE
The following general guidelines shall govern the administration of discipline.
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy.
a. To encourage and support members in the quest for excellence
in individual and organizational performance, and to recognized
and reward the achievement of excellence.
b. To enforce compliance at all times with the organization’s
standards and personal behavior.
c. To castigate wrong behavior, violation of organizational rules
and personal behavior.
The
primary concern of the organization is the student’s/citizen’s safety
and stability with regards to their studies/work and all aspects must be
directed towards the attainment of that goal.
Discipline is a
necessary condition for the attainment of that goal and for the
effective and efficient performance of the organization. The
administration of discipline must be firm, fair, and in all cases must
respect the dignity of the individual whose offenses is being
investigated and castigated.
SECTION 2. Summary Proceedings.
Investigations
and other proceedings shall be punctually conducted and be summary in
nature. They shall not be governed by strict technical rules of
procedure or by the rules on evidence applied in judicial proceedings.
However, the findings of the administrative investigations shall be
based on such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as
adequate to support a conclusion.
SECTION 3. Timeliness of Penalties.
Disciplinary actions or penalties, when found warranted by the evidence, shall be imposed immediately after the offense.
SECTION 4. Uniformity of Penalties.
Discipline
shall be imposed consistently. It shall be applied uniformly to
offenders similarly situated regardless of rank within the organization.
The same sanction shall be applied on any offender for offenses
committed under similar facts and circumstances. Like penalties shall be
imposed for like offenses.
SECTION 5. Impersonal Imposition of Discipline.
The
imposition of disciplinary action and of penalties shall be impersonal.
Disciplinary actions and penalties are directed at the offender’s
punishable acts, not at his/her personality. As a rule, the offense
alone, together with mitigating and/or aggravating circumstances, shall
be the measure of the penalty to be imposed.
SECTION 6. SINGLE PENALTY.
Only
one will be imposed for each offense. Moreover, if an administrative
charge proceeding from one incident or a single set of facts or
circumstances, results is finding that two or more offenses defined in
this code have been committed, the corresponding penalties for each
offense be cumulated and one penalty finally imposed that shall measure
the gravity of all the offenses that put together.
SECTION 7. Right to Hearing and Defense.
Any
member charged with an offense shall be afforded ample opportunity to
be heard, and if so desires, to defend him/her self with the Assistance
of his/her representative but he/she shall not be allowed to unduly
delay the administrative proceedings and the final resolution of the
case.
SECTION 8. Responsibility of Officials.
Every
official shall ensure the maintenance of discipline within his/her area
of responsibility and the observance by the subordinate to him/her and
of the highest standards of the ten(10) Supreme Virtues and the
Fifteen(15) Ethical Codes, and all other behavioral traits expected to a
member of United Ilocandia Family. He shall see to it that all his
subordinates are aware of and comply with all the provisions of this
code and all other policies, rules, regulations, and all the guidelines
promulgated by the organization. Each official or superior shall be
strictly accountable for the proper discipline and personal performance
of all subordinates under him/her. Correspondingly, each superior shall
be given sufficient authority and power to effectively discharge the
foregoing responsibilities.
SECTION 9. Responsibility of a Member.
Every
member shall be provided a copy of this code and shall be duly informed
of any amendments or supplements thereto. It is the duty and
responsibility of every member to inform and make him/herself familiar
with all provisions of this code, including amendments and supplements
thereto. Ignorance of or unfamiliarity with the provisions of this code
shall not excuse any violation thereof.
ARTICLE II. DEFINITION OF TERMS
When
used in this handbook, the following words shall, unless the context
otherwise indicates, have the following respective meanings:
a. Excellence . Shall mean one who, in relation to another member, always
commits him/herself to the highest quality of excellence with regards to good leadership and deeds over that member.
b. Superior. Shall mean one who, in relation to another member, is higher in
rank, degree, or grade, and exercise authority over that other member.
c. Subordinate.
Shall mean one who, is lower in rank, degree, or grade, and is subject to the authority of the other member.
d. Member. Shall mean a person accepted by the organization in any
capacity and shall include officials as well as resident members.
e. Honorary/Adopted member(s).
Shall
mean one who, in relation to another member , is not an Ilocano
speaking entity and/or does not live in any ilocandian land; accepted in
any capacity in the organization without unwavering opposition by its
officers and members of the organization; should done an exceptional
contribution for the upliftment of the organizational ethical standards
and practices; and who should be expected to always shows excellent
performances and exceptional deeds in the organization; and who had
always practices honest toil and fully supported the ideals and
principles of the organization.
f. Official. Shall mean an officer of the organization as defined by the
organizational by-laws, in general, any member exercising supervisory function.
g. Gravity of an Offense.
refers to the seriousness of the nature of the offense or to the seriousness of the consequences of an offense.
h. Mitigating Circumstances.
Shall
mean those circumstances by virtue of which the penalty incurred by
those commits an offense is lessened or made less severe. Such
circumstances shall include a member’s length of service and past
performance within the organization, the lack of serious offenses in
his/her record of membership, the relative infrequency of minor
offenses, and in general which in the judgment of the committee
justifies the imposition of a penalty less severe than that provided.
i. Aggravating Circumstances.
Shall
mean those circumstances by virtue of which the penalty incurred by
those commits an offense is increase or made more severe. Such
circumstances shall include a member’s length of service and past
performance within the organization, the lack of serious offenses in
his/her record of membership, the relative infrequency of minor
offenses, and in general which in the judgment of the committee
justifies the imposition of a penalty more severe than that provided.
j. Suspension.
Shall
mean suspension that he/she shall be temporarily denied from being a
member, and any malicious act and/or violations committed by him during
the suspension shall not be the responsibility of the organization.
ARTICLE III. OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOOD NAME, REPUTATION, WELL-BEING, AND SECURITY OF THE ORGANIZATION
SECTION 1. Anti-Organization Offenses.
A
member who commits the following shall be meted the following safety
rules and issued by the organization or otherwise endangering,
jeopardizing or compromising in any manner, by word or action, the
safety of the organization.
a. Violation of Safety.
Violating
safety rules issued by the organization or otherwise endangering,
jeopardizing, or compromising in any manner, by word or action the
safety of the organization.
b. Breach of Security.
Endangering,
jeopardizing, or compromising in any manner, by word or action, the
security of the organization members, assets and properties, and
documents.
c. Damage or Disruption.
1.
Deliberately or through negligence causing directly or indirectly,
through words or deeds, damage to and/or disruption of the organization
and damage or destruction to organization members and/or property.
2.
Permitting such damage, destruction, and/or disruption to occur when
the member is clearly in a position and has the capability to prevent it
without danger to him/herself.
3. Concealing or withholding
from the appropriate authorities within the organization information in
the member’s possession regarding actual or eminent threats or dangers
to the well-being or safety or the organization’s members, property or
interests.
ARTICLE IV. COVERAGE
The provisions of this
code shall apply to al members of the organization regardless of rank
or position. This code shall apply to any and all of the following;
a. Officials of the Organization
1. Secretariat
2. Chapter
3. Honorary Members
b. Resident Members
c. Probationary Members
d. Adopted Members
ARTICLE V. Relationship with Chapter Rules
SECTION 1. Chapter Rules.
Any
provisions in this code which are not included in special rules adopted
by particular chapter of the organization shall be deemed incorporated
in those other rules and made an integral part thereof.
CHAPTER 2
OFFENSES AND PENALTIES
ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. Non-exclusivity.
This
code does not contain the entirety of the rules and regulations of the
organization. Every member is bound to comply with all applicable rules,
regulations, and behavior, as issued and promulgated by the
organization through its duly authorized officials. Any violations
thereof shall be punishable with penalty to be determined by the gravity
and/or frequency of the offense.
SECTION 2. Supplementary Rules.
Every
chapter of the organization, when warranted, issue supplementary rules
and regulations which will clarify the provisions of this code, and such
supplementary rules and regulations shall have the same binding force
as this code. Prior to their issuance, such supplementary rules and
regulations shall be reviewed and cleared by the chapter committee.
SECTION 3. Punishable Offenses
It
is understood that any offenses included in the code, either explicitly
or by reference, shall be punishable if it is committed deliberately or
thru negligible and without justifiable cause or excuse. Unless
explicitly stated, malicious intent is not necessary to make an offense
punishable. The presence of the aggravating circumstances shall increase
the severity of the penalty, and the presence of mitigating
circumstances shall reduce it.
SECTION 4. Conspiracy
If
any punishable offense punishable in this code is committed by a group
of members acting in concert, whether there is a specific prior
agreement to so act, each and every member who participated in any way
of conspiracy shall be punished with the penalty prescribed for the most
serious offense which results from conspiracy,
SECTION 5. Tolerance.
Any
member who, not being guilty under the next preceding section, is
clearly in a position, acting alone and without risk of harm or cost to
him/herself, to prevent the commission an offense in this code, or to
take measure to solicit or obtain the assistance of assistance of others
when needed to prevent the commission of such offense, or to inform
others who are in a position to prevent the commission of such offense,
but fails to do so shall meted a separate penalty to be determined in
light of the circumstances surrounding the members failure to act and
the seriousness of the offense actually committed.
SECTION 6. Failure to Report.
It
is the duty of members to report to the chapter official with
reasonable dispatch any information in their possession about any
offense which has bee, is being or is about to be committed. Failure to
do so will subject the member to a penalty to be determined in light of
the gravity of the offense and the surrounding circumstances.
SECTION 7. Instigation.
Any
member who instigates, influences, persuades, forces, coerces, or
otherwise causes another to commit an offense shall be deemed to have
committed that offense himself and be subject to penalty to be
determined in light of the gravity of the offense and the surrounding
circumstances.
SECTION 8. General Norms.
Every member is
obliged to obey the law at all times, to respect the right of others, to
treat other with dignity, and to behave according to generally accepted
norms of courtesy, decency, and good conduct, whether or not such norms
are explicitly included in this code.
ARTICLE II. OFFENSES AGAINST STUDENT/CITIZEN
SECTION 1. Grave Anti-Student/citizen Offenses.
Any member who commits any of the following shall be meted the penalty of warning, suspension, expulsion.
a. Extortion/Bribery.
Extortion
or bribery, such as accepting or soliciting money personally or through
an intermediary from any student/citizen without any cause;
b. Theft or Destruction.
Stealing,
pilfering, or deliberately through culpable negligence, damaging,
destroying, misusing, or wrongfully disposing of the property of a
student/citizen/citizen;
c. Indecency. Engaging in
indecent or offensive behavior towards student or citizen either by word
or by action; contrary to recognized standards of propriety and good
taste;
d. Threats. Threatening to inflict harm on the person, property, or
reputation of a student/citizen without any valid cause.
ARTICLE III. Offenses against Obligations and Performance in violation with the Duties and Obligations in the Organization.
SECTION 1. Failure on the Duties.
Any
member who demonstrates his/her refusal or inability without
justifiable reason or cause to perform the duties and responsibilities
on his obligations and to accomplish the performance thereof shall be
meted the penalty of warning, suspension, back to probationary period,
or dismissal, depending on the gravity and/or frequency of the offense
and whether the evidence shows the situation to be temporary and
remediable or permanent and incurable.
SECTION 2. Failure to sign on the Secretariat or Chapter’s logbook.
Any
member who fails to sign his/her name on the official logbook of the
chapter or the secretariat without justifiable reason during a calendar
year shall be penalized with warning, suspension, back to probationary
period, or dismissal, depending on the gravity and/or frequency of the
offense and whether the evidence shows the situation to be temporary and
remediable or permanent and incurable.
FIRST OFFENSE : Warning
SECOND OFFENSE : Reprimand
THIRD OFFENSE : Suspension for one day
FOURTH OFFENSE : Suspension for three days
FIFTH OFFENSE : Suspension for seven days
SIXTH OFFENSE : Suspension for fifteen days
SEVENTH OFFENSE : Suspension for 30 days
EIGHT OFFENSE : Back to probationary member
SECTION 3. Tardiness.
Any
member who reports late for a scheduled meeting within a calendar year
except when due to unavoidable circumstances or “force majeure”, or for
any justifiable reason, shall be penalized with warning, suspension,
back to probationary period, or dismissal, depending on the gravity
and/or frequency of the offense and whether the evidence shows the
situation to be temporary and remediable or permanent and incurable.
FIRST OFFENSE : Warning
SECOND OFFENSE : Reprimand
THIRD OFFENSE : Suspension for one day
FOURTH OFFENSE : Suspension for three days
FIFTH OFFENSE : Suspension for seven days
SIXTH OFFENSE : Suspension for fifteen days
SEVENTH OFFENSE : Suspension for 30 days
EIGHT OFFENSE : Back to probationary member
For
purpose of implementing this section, each chapter within the
organization shall clearly set forth the standards of punctuality
applicable to non-signing and/or tardy members which standards shall be
consistent with organizational policies and prescribed guidelines.
SECTION 4. Malingering.
Any
member who for the purpose of avoiding duties or service feigns
illness, physical disability, mental lapse or derangement, or
intentionally inflict him/herself an injury, shall be penalized with at
least fifteen(15) days of suspension, and/or community services,
depending upon the gravity of the offense.
SECTION 5. Abandonment of Post.
Any
member who idles away his time during his/her duties and/or perils
and/or conflicts without authority or valid cause or reason during a
calendar year shall be penalized with a penalty ranging from reprimand
to dismissal depending upon the gravity of the offense or the
circumstances surrounding its commission.
ARTICLE IV. Offenses against Co-members, Subordinates, and/or Superiors.
SECTION 1. Anti – teamwork Offenses.
Any
member who commits any of the following shall be meted the penalty of
warning, reprimand, suspension, depending on the gravity of the offense
or of its consequences:
a. Insubordination.
Refusing or
failing without justifiable cause to obey and/or implement any rules,
regulations, order, instruction, issued by the organization or by his
superiors, on inciting or urging fellow members to commit such
insubordination;
b. Withholding of Cooperation.
Refusing or
failing to cooperate with, or deliberately withholding cooperation from,
or refusing or failing to help, assist, and provide team support to
fellow members, superiors, or subordinates without justifiable cause,
when such cooperation and teamwork are needed to ensure the performance
or completion of any task to protect the organizations interest;
c. Withholding of Information, Refusal or Failure to Communicate.
Withholding
information or refusal or failure without justifiable cause to
communicate with or provide information to a fellow member(s), when such
information or communication is needed to ensure the performance or
completion of any task to protect the organizational interest;
d. Disrespect for Authority.
Treating,
by word or deed, a superior or any other person in authority in any
manner which indicates contempt or disrespect for the position occupied
by such superior or person in authority;
e. Abuse of Authority.
Abusing
the exercise of one’s authority, or taking undue advantage of such
authority, to gain undue favors or advantage of such authority, to gain
undue favors or advantage for oneself or to oppress, harass, and
otherwise prejudice another;
f. Intrigue. Deliberately
spreading or dissemination false, inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete
information (including false or misleading charges of alleged violations
of this code or any organizational regulation) about a member with the
intent or aim of, or which results in, damaging, tarnishing, or
weakening, or destroying the trust and confidence of others in him/her,
or undermining or destroying his/her authority (if a superior) over
others;
g. Maltreatment of Superiors, Colleagues, and Subordinates.
Treating
a superior, or subordinates without respect or in a manner inconsistent
with their dignity as human beings, violative of their rights, or
contrary to or inconsistent with the accepted principles and norms of
justice, fairness, and equity;
h. Threats. Threatening to inflict harms on the person, property, or a
reputation of a fellow member;
i. Discourtesy. Discourtesy towards fellow members in any form or manner, by
word or by action, or in school premises, or outside the school premises.
SECTION 2. Violent Acts.
Any
member who commits the following shall be meted the penalty or
reprimand, suspension, or depending on the gravity of the offense;
a.
Violence. Using force, violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, or
other unlawful, improper or irregular means on other member(s) for any
purpose for whatsoever;
b. Assault. Physical assault and battery
committed against a fellow member on school premises or in any other
places, regardless of whether the assaults results in serious physical
injury to such member;
c. Fighting. Engaging in physical combat
with another member on school premises or in any other places, for any
reason other than that the legitimate exercise of reasonable self
defense.
SECTION 3. Grave anti-member offenses.
Any
member who commits the following shall be meted the penalty or
reprimand, suspension, or depending on the gravity of the offense;
a. Extortion/Bribery.
Demanding
or receiving money to a member or probationary member, or adopted
member, or other improper considerations from other members in exchange
for a service or favor to which that member/officer may or may not be
entitled.
b. Theft or Destruction.
Stealing, pilfering, or
deliberately through culpable negligence, damaging, destroying, or
wrongfully disposing of the property of other member.
c.
Indecency. Engaging on school premises in indecent or offensive
behavior towards a member either by word or action contrary to
recognized standards or propriety and good taste.
ARTICLE V. Offense against Territorial Jurisdiction.
SECTION 1. Anti – chapter Offenses.
Any visiting member(s) from other chapter(s) who commits any of the following shall be meted the penalty:
a. Violence. Using force, violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, or other
unlawful,
improper or irregular means on other person(s) or for a group of
person(s) within the vicinity of the chapter, unless otherwise they are
provoked and exercising only the reasonable defense.
b. Assault. Physical assault against other person or group of person within
the
vicinity of the chapter, regardless of whether the assaults results in
serious physical injury to such member or student/citizen, unless
otherwise they are provoked and exercising only the reasonable defense.
c. Extortion. Demanding or receiving money personally or through
intermediary to other person or group of persons within the vicinity of the chapter without a valid reason.
d. Indecency. Engaging on the vicinity of the chapter, in indecent or offensive
behavior towards a member either by word or action contrary to recognized standards or propriety and good taste.
ARTICLE VI. Offenses against Good Personal Behavior Against Total Commitment in the Organization.
SECTION 1. Drunkenness/Alcoholism.
Any
member who becomes intoxicated during his/her classes hours or while on
the premises of the school shall incur the penalty of reprimand,
suspension of at least seven (7) days, depending upon the gravity or
frequency of the offense or unless during a special occasion within the
institution.
SECTION 2. Prohibited Drugs.
Any member while
on the premises of the school takes or under the influence of
prohibited drugs or controlled drugs, or hallucinogenic substances, or
narcotics shall incur the penalty suspension of at least thirty (30)
days.
SECTION 3. Gambling.
Any member who indulges in any form at any time within the school or while on public places shall be penalized as follows:
FIRST OFFENSE : Reprimand
SECOND OFFENSE : Suspension for seven day
THIRD OFFENSE : Suspension for fifteen day
FOURTH OFFENSE : Suspension for thirty days
FIFTH OFFENSE : Back to probationary member
SECTION 4. Disorderly or Immoral Behavior.
Any
member who acts in a disorderly manner while on the premises of the
school, or engages in indecent, Immoral or lascivious behavior shall
meted the penalty of suspension.
SECTION 5. Assault.
Any
member who physical assault a person who is not a member of the
organization without any cause, unless otherwise they are provoked and
exercising only the reasonable defense, or depending on the gravity or
frequency of the offense shall be meted the penalty of warning,
reprimand, or suspension.
SECTION 6. Failure to utilized prescribed uniforms and Identification cards during a scheduled meeting.
Any
member who fails without justifiable reason to utilize the prescribed
uniforms and Identifications cards during a scheduled meeting in a
calendar year shall be penalized in accordance with the following
schedule.
FIRST OFFENSE : Warning
SECOND OFFENSE : Reprimand
THIRD OFFENSE : Fine of fifty (50) pesos
FOURTH OFFENSE : Fine of one hundred (100) pesos
FIFTH OFFENSE : Fine of one hundred (300) pesos
SIXTH OFFENSE : Fine of one hundred (500) pesos
SEVENTH OFFENSE : Fine of one hundred (1000) pesos
EIGHT OFFENSE : Back to a probationary member
CHAPTER 3
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
To
expedite the expedition of all cases and in order to establish a
uniform procedure in handling investigations, the following disciplinary
proceedings be observed in the conduct of preliminary investigations,
filing of charges, conduct of the investigation proper, and promulgation
of decisions and appeals of decisions. The following provisions are
without prejudice to specific or more detailed procedures and
instructions which the organization may prescribe from time to time in
regard to the foregoing matters.
ARTICLE I. PANCTUAL INVESTIGATION
Any
violations of any provisions of this code shall be investigated as soon
as possible by the respective chapter heads. The responsibilities,
powers, and authorities granted to a chapter president may be delegated
by him to any chapter official.
ARTICLE II. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
Upon
receipt of a written (signed or unsigned) or verbal report that a
violation of organization regulations has been committed, the chapter
head concerned, with the help of other chapters as needed, shall
immediately conduct a preliminary investigation of the member involved
in the alleged offense. The chapter head may require witnesses to submit
themselves for interview or interrogation for the purpose of
determining whether a violation of organization regulations has indeed
been committed, is being committed, or is about to be committed.
ARTICLE III. EXPLANATION
After
the preliminary investigation, the chapter head shall determine whether
or not a violation or organization regulations had been committed, and
if so, shall require the member to explain in writing, within one(1)
week, why no charge filed against him or other disciplinary action
taken.
ARTICLE IV. TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE
The
explanation, if any has been submitted, and/or written statements made
during the preliminary investigation submitted by the member shall
constitute has direct testimony which shall be subject to clarificatory
questions and cross-examination. For additional testimonial evidence,
the chapter head, to facilitate and expedite the proceedings, may
require the member to a hearing.
CHAPTER 4
SAVING AND GENERAL CLAUSE
ARTICLE I. SAVING CLAUSE
All
existing laws and regulation issued by various chapters not in
consistent with this code shall be suppletory to this code and shall
continue to remain in force and in effect. In case of conflict between
this code and such existing rules and regulations, the more severe
provisions in regard to definitions of specific offenses and/or the
penalties described therefore shall apply.
ARTICLE II. GENERAL ARTICLE
The
imposition of any of the penalties herein prescribed shall be without
prejudice to any civil or criminal action that the organization may
decide to take against the offender. All other acts committed by which
are inimical to the interest committed by members which are inimical to
the interest of the studentry/citizenry, well being, morale, and safety,
and which are not covered by the provisions of this code, shall
likewise be punishable. In the determination of the penalty to be
imposed, the penalties prescribe for similar offenses which are
specifically treated in this code shall be taken into account.
The
provisions of this code do not preclude and shall be without prejudice
to other administrative action which the organization might take against
the member who in particular cases may be deemed guilty of offenses
against students/citizens, discourtesy, disloyalty, non compliance with
the organization rules and regulations, or any other cause which
reflects to his/her performance as a member.
ARTICLE III. AMENDMENTS
The
organization reserve the right to add, amend, modify, adjust, delete,
repeal, suspend in general and in particular, or change from time to
time any or all provisions herein, when in its opinion, attending
circumstances or prevailing conditions so warrant.
ARTICLE IV. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
Any
declaration by any competent authority that any part of this code is
null and void shall not invalidate or render ineffective the other
provisions of this code which shall remain in full force and effect.
ARTICLE V. EFFECTIVITY
This code shall take effect immediately.
Issued in Metro Manila on the _____th day of _______of Nineteen hundred and ninety three.
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