THE CONSTITUTION AND BY- LAWS

OF THE

CABARITAN RURAL IMPROVEMENT CLUB

PREAMBLE

We, the working Filipino people, have this day voluntarily associated ourselves for the purpose of
forming a Workers Organization under the laws of the Philippines more particularly Presidential
Decree No. 1367 and Proclamation No. 1852.

ARTICLE I - NAME AND DOMICILE

SECTION 1. This organization shall be known as the CABARITAN RURAL IMPROVEMENT

CLUB herein referred to as the Organization.

SECTION 2. The principal address of the organization shall be at CABARITAN , BUGUEY,

CAGAYAN.

ARTICLE II – DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

The organization has the following objectives:

1. To uplift the living condition and life of the members in accordance with the
conditions of the National Development Plans:
2. To enhance and defend the interest of its members for their mutual aid and
protection:
3. To win and dispose property, real or personal for the use and benefit of the entire
membership and the organization;
4. To design and undertake all activities for the benefit and welfare of its members and
the organization, including housing, buildings and other projects not contrary to
laws; and
5. To coordinate and collaborate with proper government agencies and other workers
organization for certain lawful undertaking.

ARTICLE III – PLACE OF OPERATION

SECTION 1. The area of operation of the organization shall be at CABARITAN, BUGUEY,

CAGAYAN.

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. Qualification of Members. Members shall be open only to natives and any person who
have resided at least six (6) months successively at Cabaritan, Buguey, Cagayan ,of
legal age, actually engaged in ______, are self-employed and without clear cut
employer-employee relationship may become member of the organization by filling an
application for membership for membership addressed to the Board of Directors.

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SECTION 2. The willing applicant must make his application for membership in writing on a
form provided by the organization for the purpose. It shall be the duties and
responsibilities of the Board of Directors to approve or disapprove the application. The
applicant must be assisted in filling at the application if he is illiterate.

SECTION 3. Resignation. A member of the association may resign by tendering a letter of

resignation 10 days before the actual date of the resignation so that the Board of
Directors will have enough time to assess the accountability of said member if he/she
has any. His resignation may not be accepted if he has an important obligation to finish
or if he has not yet settled his accountabilities.

SECTION 4. Expulsion. Any member who fails to pay the monthly dues, fees or contribution for
three (3) successive times and violated major policy of the organization and
membership agreement may after thorough investigation and after hearing before the
Board of Directors be fined, suspended or terminated from membership in the
organization. His rights and equity if any, shall be returned to him.

SECTION 5. Death. The death of a member shall automatically terminate his membership in the
organization. The legitimate heirs of the deceased member shall have the same rights
on the equities of the deceased and shall have preference in the admission to the
organization upon complying with the provision herewith provided.

ARTICLE V – STRUCTURE AND OFFICIALS

SECTION 1. Number and qualification of Directors. The entire affairs and business of the
organization shall be administered by the Board of Directors composed of 5 members
who shall be elected by the members of the general assembly. The first four members
shall be elected during the organizational meeting of the association.

The following are the qualification of Directors:

1. He must be respectable, of good moral character and reputation in the community;

2. He must not be holding any political position or government employee.

3. He must be a good leader with a high sense of command.

SECTION 2. Election and Term of Office. The election for President, Vice – President, Secretary,
Treasurer / Cashier and other officials and committee Chairmen shall be held every (2)
years of service by secret ballots

SECTION 3. Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the position of President, Vice President
down to the lowest position the vacancy shall be filled – up thru election by the General
assembly.

SECTION 4. Committees. There shall be four (4) committees to be created namely: Membership and
Education Committee, Finance and Development Committee and Audit and Inventory
Committee.

Each of this Committee shall be composed of three (3) members including the
Chairman. The Chairman of each Committee shall be elected by the General assembly
and the elected Chairman shall appoint the two (2) Members of each committee. The
above – mentioned Committees shall have the following function:

a) Membership and Development Committee – shall promote the educational and

technological advancement of the members in cooperation with the officers of the
organization.
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 b) Finance and Development Committee – shall plan and implement all the plans
promulgated for the economic and social upliftment of the members.

c) Audit and Inventory Committee – shall audit the accounts and inventory of all
assets of the organization. The result of their periodic audit shall be reported to the
organization and to proper government authorities.

d) Election Committee- shall ensure that the election of officers by the general
assembly are properly administered and that the election is fair, just and transparent.

ARTICLE VI – OFFICERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 1. Powers and duties of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall have the
following powers and duties:

a) To have general supervision and control of the affairs of the organization;

b) To promulgate rules and regulation not inconsistent with the provision of the
Constitution and By – Laws for management of the affairs of the organization.

c) To study and install effective accounting system which shall be adequate enough
for management purposes of the organization; and

d) To keep all records of transaction of the organization and submit to the general
assembly a periodic financial statement.

SECTION 2. Duties of the President. The President has the following duties and responsibilities:

a) Acts as Presiding Officer of the Board of Directors and General Assembly meeting;

b) Prepares project plans in coordination with the Board of Directors and proper
committee, and

c) Represents the organization in all contracts and transactions, shall be decided by the
majority of the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3. Vice – President – shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President when
incapacitated.

SECTION 4. Secretary – shall take down the minutes of the General Assembly meetings, shall keep
the same and maintain an up - to – date list of all members.

SECTION 5. Treasurer/Cashier- shall act as custodian of assets and finances of the organization and
shall reimburse legitimate expense incurred

SECTION 6 Auditor - shall audit the financial affairs and property belongings of the organization
for the sole use and benefits of the members.

SECTION 7. Business Manager- shall take charge of the effective and efficient implementation of all
livelihood or income-generating projects of the association. She/he directly supervises
the operation of the organizational business.

SECTION 8. Public Relations Officer- shall act as the information officer of the organization.

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 ARTICLE VII – MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION

SECTION 1. Annual Assembly. The General Assembly shall meet at least once a year and shall be
held at the Principal office of the organization every last month of the year.

SECTION 2. A Special General Assembly. A Special General Assembly may be called by the
President any time to discuss important matters.

SECTION 3. Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall meet every
quarter of the year and shall be held at the Principal address of the Organization at the
principal address of the organization at Cabaritan, Buguey, Cagayan.

SECTION 4. A special meeting of the officers shall be held whenever called by the President. A
written notice signed by the person/ persons making the same shall specify the time,
agenda and place of the meeting.

SECTION 5. Notice of General Assembly meeting. Written notice of all meetings shall be served by
the Secretary through an agent or by mail and such notice shall be accompanied by an
agenda
Notice of the special assembly meeting shall state the purpose or agenda, where it is to
be held and the same agenda to be undertaken or to be considered during the meeting
and no other.

ARTICLE VIII – ELECTORAL PROCEDURES/ POLICIES

SECTION 1. Election Committee. The Election Committee shall be formed five (5) days before the
election day. There shall be a 3 man Election Committee to be elected by the majority
of the Board, which shall perform its duties in accordance with established election
practices, canvass and verify in writing election results, than submit the same to the
Presiding Officer.

ARTICLE IX – ORGANIZATION FEES, DUES AND OTHERS

SECTION 1. Membership Fee. Every member of the Organization must pay a membership fee of
P20.00 upon his admission to the organization.

SECTION 2. Annual Dues. Annual Due of P50.00 is required of every member to be paid during
the annual general assembly meeting.

SECTION 3. Monthly Dues. A monthly due of P20.00 is required of every member to be paid on the
last Sunday of the month.

SECTION 4 Contribution. The organization may raise funds for its activities through contribution or
donation from its members or non – members either in cash or labor or in kind and
through benefit programs considered and legal.

SECTION 5 Savings Fund and Operation. The organization shall establish member savings-account
scheme for the members of the organization. The accumulated fund shall be deposited
in their chosen depository bank. A table of equity shall be maintained by the treasurer.
A trust receipt shall be issued for this purpose.

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 ARTICLE X – DISPOSITION OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS

SECTION 1. Deposits of Funds. The President and the Treasurer must establish a joint account in the
depository bank. There shall be two (2) accounts to be maintained, one for the
membership fees, monthly dues, annual dues and contribution and another for other
sources of funds like the loan proceeds and grants.

ARTICLE XI – RULES OF ORDER

SECTION 1. Agenda. As far as practicable, the order of business as its annual meeting shall be.
a) Roll Call

b) Proof of due notice

c) Consideration of the minutes of the last general meeting

d) Consolidation of the reports of the Officers and Committees including audited

financial statements of the organization.

e) Unfinished business

f) Election of Officers and Committee members

g) New business

SECTION 2. Quorum. A majority of the entire membership of the organization shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of the business.

SECTION 3. Quorum of the Directors Meeting. At least 51% of the total number of the Board of
Directors shall constitute a quorum.

SECTION 4. Amendments. This Constitution and By – Laws may be amended by a special General
Assembly meeting called for the purpose by the majority vote of the members

ARTICLE XII – EFFECTIVITY

SECTION 1. This constitution and By – Laws shall take effect upon ratification.

Unanimously adopted and ratified this 3rd day of September 2023 at Cabaritan, Buguey,
Cagayan.

NAME SIGNATURE

1. HELEN GRACE U. DONATO ___________________________________

2 . MATILDE G. MARTINEZ ___________________________________
3. JENNY ROSE DE BAGUIO ___________________________________
4. BERNADETTE U. JAVIER ___________________________________
5. MANILYN T. VIOS ___________________________________
6. ANNALYN TAPALGO ___________________________________
7 . FEROLYN DEY TAAL ___________________________________
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8. ROSEMARIE TAAL ______________________________________
9. NATY T. CUSTODIO ______________________________________
10. MELISSA J. MARTINEZ ______________________________________
11. VENALYN GADINGAN ______________________________________
12 . MARIJAN T. DELA CRUZ ______________________________________
13. JOCELYN BISQUERA ______________________________________
14. YOLLY C. VELASCO ______________________________________
15. ARCELIE U. RUBINO ______________________________________
16 . JOVELYN C. BINUA ______________________________________
17 . EDELYN CUSTODIO ______________________________________
18 . MARITES M. BACUYAG ______________________________________
19 . GERLY B. PEREZ ______________________________________
20. ELINOR R. VELASCO ______________________________________
21. JUANITA R. VELASCO ______________________________________
22 . MARINELLA R. VELASCO ______________________________________
23 . MAYVELYN V. JIMENEZ ______________________________________
24 . MYLENE DELA CRUZ ______________________________________
25 . MERCY G. URIGANAY ______________________________________

Certified Correct: Attested By:

MAYVELYN V. JIMENEZ HELEN GRACE U. DONATO

Secretary President