MEGALITH NU SIGMA PHI SOCIETY

C O N S T I T U T I O N

ARTICLE I

NAME AND DOMICILE

Section 1 - This organization shall known as MEGALITH NU SIGMA PHI SOCIETY (Megans Society in the Philippines).

Section 2 - This is a National Collegiate service fraternity and sorority.

Section 3 - The members are called MEGANS

Section 4 - This organization shall adopt the slogan “Megans, the beautiful, the chief good”, ROSE as its flower and RED, YELLOW and BLUE as its colors.

Section 5 - Each chapter shall be named as Mega-Alpha, Mega-Beta, Mega-Alpha Alpha, Mega-Alpha Beta, and so on respectively following the sequence of the Greek Alphabet.

ARTICLE II

OBJECTIVES

Section 1 - To build a fraternal family whose primary concern is the welfare of its members.

Section 2 - To promote a friendly relationship among the youth.

Section 3 - To trained the youth for future leadership and develop their skills and potentials.

Section 4 -To make individuals responsive to the needs of the community, of the government, and of the other desirable social agencies.

Section 5 -To integrate Christians and non-Christians in love, harmony, peace and understanding.

Section 6 -To worship God and apply His divine truth and order to mankind.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Membership in this organization shall be granted to any applicant who pass the requirements prescribed in the By-laws, and who shall be admitted to the national membership by the entire vote of the members voting (good standing) at any acceptance rituals.

Section 2 - Honorary membership may be conferred only upon persons ho are advisers of the society, or as may be deemed as necessary.

Section 3 - Members who have already graduated are qualified to become a member of the Megans Professional (civic) Group.

Section 4 - Membership in this organization is lifetime unless he (member) violates some provisions of this Constitution and By-laws, resulting to this expulsion or resignation from the organization.

ARTICLE IV

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1 - The national executive board shall be composed of the representative from different district ruling body.

Section 2 - The election of the seat of the National Executive Board shall be done by and from among the respective representatives of the District Ruling Body.

Section 3 - The officers shall consist of the Chairman, two Vice Chairman, the Secretary-general, Director of Finance, Director of Program and Activities, Director of National Membership, Auditing Director, and the Director of Public Affairs and Information.

Section 4 - They will hold office for a period of two (2) years without re-election.

Section 5 - The representatives to the National Executive Board will meet every 3^rd week of December at scheduled place after the election of its officer’s except in cases of changes as may be decided by the officers.

Section 6 - Members of the National Executive Board shall not be allowed to hold seat in the National Advisory Staff.

ARTICLE V

NATIONAL ADVISORY STAFF

Section 1 - The National Advisory Staff shall be composed of the officers of the Mother Chapter, and will hold office for a period of one year except when re-elected.

Section 2 - No member of the National Advisory Staff shall be allowed to occupy a seat in the National Executive Board.

ARTICLE VI

DISTRICT RULLING BODY

Section 1 - The District Ruling Body shall be composed of the representatives from the different chapters of the organization under its jurisdiction.

Section 2 - The election of the seat in the District Ruling Body shall be done from among the respective representatives of each chapter within its district.

Section 3 - The officer shall consist the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and the Secretary-general. The Chairman of each District Ruling Body is the representative to the National Executive Board.

Section 4 - They will hold office for a period of two (2) years without re-election.

ARTICLE VII

REGIONAL ADVISORY STAFF

Section 1 - The Regional Advisory Staff shall compose of the former Grand Megan, Most Eminent Megan and organizer of Chapters within each respective region.

Section 2 - The election of the seat in the Regional Advisory Staff shall be done from and among the former Grand Megans, Most Eminent Megans and organizers in each respective region.

Section 3 - The officers shall consist The Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary-general, and any other seat of office as they deemed is necessary.

Section 4 - They will hold office for a period of two (2) years without re-election.

Section 5 - No member or officer of the Regional Advisory Staff shall be allowed to occupy a seat in the District Ruling Body.

ARTICLE VIII

CHAPTER PRIVY COUNCIL

Section 1 - The Chapter Privy Council shall be composed of the officers elected from among the members of the chapters.

Section 2 - The election of the seat in the Chapter Privy Council shall be done right after the opening of classes of the first semester.

Section 3 - The officers of the Chapter Privy Council shall consist the Grand Megan/Most Eminent Megan, 1^st Vice Grand Megan/1^st Eminent Megan, 2^nd Vice Grand Megan/ 2^nd Eminent Megan, Brother/Sister Keeper of the Scroll, Brother Exchequer/ Sister Keeper of the Purse, Brother Examiner of Accounts/Sister Controller of Accounts, Brother/Sister Entrepreneur, Brother/Sister Keeper of the Sword, Brother/Sister Keeper of the Keys, Brother Chronicler/Sister Megan of the Press.

ARTICLE IX

MEETINGS

Section 1 - Meetings of this organization shall be held regularly every _______ day of each month during the school year, at such time and at such place, as may be decided by the members of the chapter.

Section 2 - Attendance of all members shall be to any meeting, be compulsory expect when prevented by compelling reasons. Any member absent without a reasonable causes shall be dealt with accordingly.

Section 3 - Attendance by proxy in any meeting, including civic or social affair duly sponsored by this organization, shall not be honored.

Section 4 - Special meeting maybe called at any time by the Grand Megan/Most Eminent Megan on urgent cases only, or upon the written request of at least one-fifth (1/5) of the total membership of the chapter.

Section 5 - Majority (1/2-1) of all members shall constitute a quorum to transact a business. However, in urgent cases, thirty percent (30%) of the total membership shall be considered a majority.

Section 6 - parliamentary procedure shall be observed in the conduct of meetings.

ARTICLE X

EXTRA ACTIVITIES AND POWER OF THE ORGANIZATION

Section 1 - The chapter of this organization, at the discretion of her Grand Megan/Most Eminent, may put up delegates or representatives to any civic or social affairs.

Section 2 - The society may donate or make contributions to the community for the good and welfare of the masses.

ARTICLE XI

PENAL PROVISIONS & INHIBATIONS

Section 1 - No officer or member shall have the right to use the name of the organization for the commission of any crime neither for any violation of any law of the Republic of the Philippines.

Section 2 - No officer or member of this organization shall use the name of the organization to advance his political aims.

Section 3 - All officers discharge of their respective duties shall act in accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of this organization. Any willful and deliberate violations of the above, those responsible shall be held liable up to the extent of the damage or prejudice suffered by the organization.

Section 4 - Violations of the above mentioned provisions shall be punishable by suspension, expulsion, or impeachment from ranks as to the case may be. The decision shall be put into writing and be made by the following set of officers or ruling bodies:

a. For members, it shall be the Chapter Privy Council;

b. For Chapter Privy Council, it shall be the District Ruling Body;

c. For district Ruling Body, it shall be the National Executive Board.

Section 5 - In case a member of the National Executive Board violates the provisions of the constitution and By-laws of this organization, he shall be impeached or removed from his position by the total voting power of the National Executive Board members. In this case, the National Advisory Staff shall help in the observance of the judgment and procedures.

ARTICLE XII

ADVISERS

Section 1 - The chapter may choose and/or select advisers that will encourage the members to carry out the society’s program and objectives ensuing the benefits and welfare of the organization.

Section 2 - Selection of the adviser must be voted and approved by the majority of the members of the chapter.

Section 3 - The adviser shall be observing the rules and regulations governing the organization.

Section 4 - An adviser may be a faculty member and/ or any person worthy for advisory responsibilities.

Section 5 - No undergraduate bonafide member shall act as an adviser to the society except otherwise deemed necessary.

Section 6 - No member of the Regional Advisory Staff shall act as an adviser of a chapter.

ARTICLE XIII

OFFICIAL SEAL

Section 1 - The official seal of this organization shall bear the Megalith, the six (6) rays of the sun, the scroll, the handsclap, and the society’s signature.

Section 2 - The official seal of this organization shall be preserved for the exclusive use and benefit of the members. Every member of this organization is entitled to wear or otherwise display the official seal in a dignified and appropriate manner. A member shall relinquish such entitlement upon termination of his membership.

Section 3 - The official seal of this organization shall be procured at the expense of the society.

ARTICLE XIV

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1 - All members of this organization shall maintain, respect and uphold the Constitution and By-laws if this organization, and respect the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.

Section 2 - this organization shall protect and defend any member against acts of injustice, abuse, and unjust practices of persons in order to safeguard its integrity and constitutional rights.

Section 3 - All members shall know the provisions embodied in the Constitution and By-laws of the organization.

Section 4 - In case of doubts in the interpretation and application of the Constitution and By-laws, it is presumed that duly constituted authorities of the organization intended rights and justice to prevail.

Section 5 - No part of this Constitution and by-laws shall be reproduced reprinted, or willfully displayed in public or keep by non-members without the permission of the National Executive Board except otherwise deemed necessary. Violations there it shall be deemed punishable by law.

ARTICLE XV

AMENDMENTS

This Constitution and By-laws, or any part of it, may be amended, but not to be revised by majority votes of the delegates present at any convention called for the purpose. The amendments of the constitution and By-laws shall be done only when deemed necessary.

ARTICLE XVI

EFFECTIVITY

This constitution and by-laws shall take effect upon the approval of the delegates to the 3^rd National Convention.

Adopted this 11^th day of April, 1983 at the Emmaus Hall, Rizal Street, Davao City, Philippines

(SGD) BROD. MEGAN DANTE M. SIMANGAN

Chairman 3^rd National Convention

CONS PROVIDED BY: MEGANS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION - ZAMBOANGA CITY CHAPTER

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