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PREAMBLE
We, the members of the Barkada Kontra Droga Plus of [name of the school],
imploring the aid of Almighty God in: promoting the health and welfare of learners
and stakeholders; recognizing that drugs and other addictions will undermine the
strength and resilience of individuals and families across all social, economic and
cultural boundaries, conscious of how addiction erodes the fabric of communities from
inside and out, considering often the most vulnerable of citizens (children and youth)
being the first fall prey or become victim to the use of addictive and gateway drugs,
and other addictions remain unaddressed over time, which breeds corruption, crime,
addiction, hopelessness, death; and acknowledging BKD+ as collective action among
learners that would strengthen camaraderie, collaboration, solidarity, linkages, and
people empowerment in common commitment to attain a drug and addiction- free
school environment.
Article I
General Provisions
Section 1 This Constitution and By-Laws shall be known as the Constitution and
By-Laws of the Barkada Kontra Droga Plus of [name of school, complete
address].
Section 2 The Barkada Kontra Droga Plus is the jurisdiction of learners, designed
as a drug abuse prevention education, intervention and information
program to counter the dangers and disastrous effects of drug abuse and
other substance addiction pursuant to this Constitution and By-Laws
and participate in all related programs, projects, and activities
implemented.
Article II
Definition of Terms and Naming Convention
Section 1 The following terms and acronyms used throughout this Constitution
and By-Laws of Barkada Kontra Droga Plus are defined in the following:
Article III
Name and Domicile
Section 1 The name shall be known as Barkada Kontra Droga Plus of [name of
school], which shall hereinafter be referred to as BKD+ - [full name of the
school] Chapter.
Section 2 The Office of the BKD+ shall be exercised in the school's jurisdiction and
shall be located inside the premises of the school.
Section 3 The BKD+ Chapter of Integrated Schools, Junior and Senior High
Schools, Stand Alone Senior High Schools, shall be a separate entity
from each other.
Article IV
Declaration of Principles, Objectives, and Policies
2.1 To adhere and abide to the standard rules and guidelines of the
highest student governing body in the school, the Supreme Pupil
Government / Supreme Student Government;
2.2 To spearhead in the conduct of the school-wide implementation of
drug prevention activities to counter the dangers and disastrous
effects of drug abuse and various forms of substance addiction;
2.3 To act as the catalyst in advocating healthy and drug-free
lifestyles through involvement in various wholesome activities;
2.4 To train learners in advocating a healthy and productive drug-free
lifestyle;
2.5 To create a fully drug-free environment in the home, school, and
community;
2.6 To encourage productive use of time and alternative activities; and
2.7 To provide support services towards the adoption of BKD+ ideals
who serve as models to young people in a fruitful and healthy way
away from substance addiction.
Article V
Membership
Section 1 All bona fide learners (Grades 4 to 6 for Elementary Level and Grades 7
to 12 for Secondary Level) with specific interest to contribute to a drug-
free environment, actions and movements are eligible to be members of
the BKD+ Chapter.
Section 3 Members shall uphold the BKD+ Constitution and By-Laws by signing a
pledge of commitment and taking oath to have a drug-free life.
Article VI
Functions of BKD+
Section 1 The BKD+ shall have the following functions and responsibilities:
Article VII
Composition and Term of Office
Section 1 The Officers of the BKD+ are the duly elected/appointed President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Information Officer, and
Protocol Officer.
Section 2 The officers of the BKD+ shall hold office for a period one (1) school year.
Section 3 Oath Taking Ceremonies of the elected BKD+ Officers to be held after the
approval of the School Head as endorsed by the Youth COMEA.
Article VIII
Duties and Responsibilities of BKD+ Officers and Members
Section 1 The President shall be the chief executive officer of the BKD+ Chapter.
He/She shall have the following duties:
4.1 Prepare financial reports of the BKD+ every after activity and
collect, keep, and update record book of all receipts and
expenditures for transparency and accountability which shall be
open for inspection to any member of the organization;
4.2 Serve as the disbursing officer of all the BKD+ funds; and
4.3 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the BKD+
officers.
Section 5 The Auditor shall have the following duties:
Section 6 The Public Information Officer (PIO) shall have the following duties:
6.1 Disseminate and promote the thrusts and objectives of the BKD+
in internal and external affairs;
6.2 Spearhead in the promotion of BKD+ PPAs and its advocacies;
6.3 Publish activities, accomplishment reports, and updates through
the BKD+ Bulletin Board, Press Releases and Social Media; and
6.4 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the BKD+
officers.
7.1 Assist the presiding officer in enforcing proper decorum during the
meetings;
7.2 Assist in maintaining peace and order within the premises of the
school, if necessary; and
7.3 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the BKD+
officers.
8.1 Adhere to the rules and regulations of the BKD+ Constitution and
By-Laws;
8.2 Participate in all BKD+ PPAs;
8.3 Commit in promoting the BKD+ advocacies; and
8.4 Perform other duties assigned by the majority of the BKD+
officers.
Article IX
BKD+ Adviser
Section 1 The School Head shall designate a qualified teacher as the BKD+ Adviser,
and Co-adviser if necessary.
Section 2 The validity of the designation shall cover one (1) school year and the
reappointment is subject to the discretion of the school head.
Section 4 The BKD+ adviser shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
Article X
Elections and Appointments
Section 1 The Youth Commission on Elections and Appointments, herein referred
to as the Youth COMEA, shall solely manage the elections and
appointments. Enforce all rules and regulations relative to the Elections
and Appointments and to help administer all proceedings and
regulations relative to the conduct of any other matter that requires
suffrage.
Article XI
Federations of the BKD+
Article XII
Meeting and Quorum
Section 1 The BKD+ shall conduct regular monthly meetings or as agreed upon by
the officers of the BKD+.
Section 2 Majority of the officers of the BKD+ (50%+1) shall constitute a quorum.
Section 4 If the votes end in a draw, the BKD+ President or the Acting Chair of the
meeting shall cast the vote to break the tie.
Article XIII
Finance
Section 1 The BKD+ shall be part of the 2% allocation from the school's MOOE for
the Student Government Program in consonance with the signed Action
Plan to support its operations, subject to usual accounting and auditing
rules and regulations.
Section 2 The following are the guidelines for handling external sources of funds:
2.3 The BKD+ may accept donations from any member or any public
or private person or institution, as long as it will not affect or
compromise the integrity of the BKD+, provided that all donations
received shall be in accordance with the existing policies, rules,
and regulations in accepting, recording, and reporting donations.
Copies of such shall be submitted to the School Head.
Section 3 The BKD+ shall enjoy the freedom to determine its priorities in the
disbursement of its funds, provided that it shall be actually, directly, and
exclusively used to support and/or finance the BKD+ programs, projects,
and activities aligned with the school’s priority PPAs’.
Section 4 No officers of the BKD+ as well as the BKD+ Adviser shall have the power
to make any bill, payable note or any negotiable instrument or endorse
the same in the name of BKD+, or contract or cause to be contracted any
debt or liability in the name or on behalf of the BKD+.
Section 7 The BKD+, through the Treasurer and the Auditor, shall promulgate
financial guidelines for proper financial management.
Section 8 At the end of every activity, the BKD+ shall liquidate expenses before
another disbursement. Without this, succeeding disbursements shall not
be authorized. Funds of the BKD+ shall be audited at the end of the term
of the BKD+ and at the end of every activity.
Section 9 Financial statements shall be posted in the BKD+ Bulletin Board every
month, printed in every issue of the School Paper and, the School Head
must be furnished with a copy.
Section 10 The BKD+ shall submit a bi-annual financial report to the School Head.
Article XIV
Transparency and Accountability
Section 1 Every BKD+ officer shall uphold the best interest of the organization at
all times, act in accordance with existing laws, regulations, policies,
guidelines, and of this Constitution. They shall serve as role models for
the learners, and in promoting people empowerment in leading a healthy
lifestyle that is drug-free.
Article XV
Removal from Office, Resignation and Vacancies
Section 1 Any officer of the BKD+ may be removed from office on the following
grounds after due process:
Section 2 The following procedures shall be observed in the removal from office of a
BKD+ Officer:
2.1. A formal written complaint shall be filed to the Office of the School
Head;
2.2 The Office of the School Head through the BKD+ Adviser shall
inform the concerned BKD+ Officer within three (3) school days
upon receipt of the written complaint; and require the latter to
respond in writing within fifteen (15) school days after the receipt
of the complaint. Failure on the part of the concerned BKD+
Officer to answer the complaint shall mean submitting himself/
herself to formal investigation;
2.3 Upon receipt of the written response of the concerned BKD+
Officer, the Office of the School Head shall conduct a formal
investigation and deliberation within ten (10) school days to
determine the strength and/or gravity of the complaint; and
2.4 The Office of the School Head shall prepare a report of its findings,
and copy furnish the BKD+ Adviser and the concerned BKD+
Officer a day after the conclusion of the formal investigation and
deliberation.
Section 3 Any BKD+ Officer may file a resignation letter addressed to the Office of
the School Head.
Section 4 The School Head shall have the discretion to approve or disapprove, on
the grounds of its validity, the resignation of the BKD+ Officer within five
(5) school days upon receipt of the letter.
Section 5 Resignation of any BKD+ Officer shall take effect five (5) school days after
the approval of the Office of the School Head.
Article XVI
Ratification of the Constitution
Section 3 The YFD through its Technical Working Group, composed for the
purpose, and shall assess the proposed amendments received for
possible inclusion to the Draft Revised Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 4 Final Draft of the Revised Constitution and By-Laws formulated by the
YFD shall be concurred by at least two-thirds (2/3) of all Division
Federation of BKD+ nationwide through a duly signed Resolution from
their respective Divisions.
Article XVII
Separability Clause
If part of this Constitution and By-Laws of BKD+ is invalid, all parts that are
separable from the invalid part remain in effect. On the other hand, if a certain part,
and if one part is held unconstitutional or invalid, all other parts are valid.
Article XVIII
Repealing Clause
Any provision or part of this Constitution and By-Laws of BKD+ shall be found
to be contrary or inconsistent with the Constitution and Laws of the Republic of the
Philippines, as well as with established or legitimate implementing rules and
guidelines and issuances caused or ordered to be formulated or issued by the same to
the related offices of the Department of Education shall be deemed null and void.
Article XIX
Effectivity