THE BY-LAWS Of The

ALLIANCE OF YOUNG NURSE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL INC. (AYNLA)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Preamble I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. Declaration of Principles and Statement of General Policies General Provisions The Corporate Seal, Chapter Emblems & Alliance Insignias Membership Categories, Dues & Processes The Board of Trustees National Executive Council Executive Departments & The Cabinet Constitutional Commissions Bicameral Congress Zonal & Regional Councils Local Chapters International Chapters Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders International Board of Consultants The Executive Director / General Manager of the Alliance

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XVII. Annual Conventions, Other Conferences and Summits XVIII. Official Publication XIX. XX. XXI. The General Treasury & Fund Generation Surety Bonds The Fiscal Year

XXII. Revisions & Amendments XXIII. Effectivity

The Interim Board of Trustees & Authors of the Constitution & By-Laws

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PREAMBLE

We, the global young nurse leaders and health advocates in the service, education, research, humanitarian aid, media & the arts and business & commerce, conscious, zealous and committed to promote and protect the health of the people worldwide, do implore the aid of the Divine Providence in our desire to widen the scope of our professional services through leadership and management; advancement, development and assistance to our fellow young nurse leaders and health advocates; and having organized ourselves into a unified international Alliance to hereby ordain and promulgate the Constitution and By Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders and Advocates International Inc. (AYNLA International Inc.).

ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICIES

Section 1. In establishing the overall direction of the Alliance, paramount consideration shall be the national and international interests, integrity and betterment of the members of the Alliance.

Section 2. The constitutional rights of the members shall be upheld and preserved and efforts shall be employed to prevent any violation of such.

Section 3. The international standards of Nursing in practice, education, research and ethics shall be maintained by the profession and the Alliance in its total commitment in providing quality health care and services to the global society. Section 4. The Alliance shall provide the structure for participative decision making through democratic consultations to all its constituents through its leaders in the local, regional, zonal, national and international areas of jurisdiction.

Section 5. The Alliance shall strengthen intra and extra professional and multi-sectoral linkages and cooperation in the pursuit of its vision, mission and programs of action.

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Section 6. The Alliance shall maintain a non-sectarian, non-partisan stand but shall exercise the political will, as a collective body to strengthen the profession as a social force.

ARTICLE II GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1. Official Name This organization shall be known as the ALLIANCE OF YOUNG NURSE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL or as may be named as AYNLA International or AYNLA a registered organization of young professional nurse leaders and advocates duly recognized by the Professional Regulations Commission and/or accredited by the National Youth Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission and or other international accrediting body. Section 2. Purposes The fundamental purposes of the Alliance shall be to: 1. Attain optimal level of professional standards through Holistic Nursing Leadership; 2. Work for the welfare of its members both nationally and internationally and increase the awareness of the global public on the causes of nurses and its members through innovative approaches; 3. Assist nurses in employment and guidance in their new practice of the profession; 4. Respond to the changing health needs of the global society through advocacy and activism; 5. Conduct seminars, summits, conferences and research studies that will generate more knowledge, discover new technologies and methodologies, and advance existing scientific know-how in the nursing profession and in the field of youth & social development, leadership and management; 6. Fund, support or find funding for scholarships in post-graduate education or its equivalent in Nursing, Leadership & Management studies in the Philippines or abroad; 7. Empower young nurses, student nurses and members of the allied health care professions through their active participation in activities of nation-building, youth empowerment and global partnerships & exchanges; 8. Mobilize members internationally to continuously impact the organization making it more sustainable and independent in all aspects especially on its finances;

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9. Help achieve the 8 Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations, its other causes and other global humanitarian movements; and 10. Establish strong linkages with government, non-government, local, national and international agencies in the attainment and furtherance of its organizational goals. Section 3. National Executive Office The National Executive Office of the Alliance shall be named as the National Coordinating Centre (NCC) and shall initially base in Metropolitan Manila, the National Capital Region of the Republic of the Philippines where it is founded and operated. Changes in the locality of the National Coordinating Centre shall be determined and approved by the Alliance Board after careful analysis.

ARTICLE III CORPORATE SEAL, CHAPTER EMBLEMS & ALLIANCE INSIGNIAS Section 1. The Corporate Seal The international corporate seal of the Alliance is a blank globe with a lamp and caduceus in the middle and inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of the olive tree in royal blue color. Below it is the inscribed name of the Alliance, AYNLA with an ancient Alibata writings on top which means Pinuno or Leader. Below the name AYNLA is the founding year it was conceptualized. The Official Colors of the Alliance shall be royal blue and white. There may be variations in the placement of the names or words of the Alliance. This may be permitted as long as it does not totally distort the corporate seal and its main features. Section 2. Symbolism The AYNLA Corporate Seal is the emblem of the Alliance that is used in the local, national and international level. The shield symbolizes strength and protection and assurance while the globe symbolizes the global competitiveness of each member in providing health care and it also symbolizes the reach of the services of the Alliance. The lamp symbolizes the nursing profession and the laurel leaves symbolize peace, advocacy, education and nobility. The Alibata inscriptions, the ancient Filipino way of writing, Pinuno which means Leader in English. Section 3. Local Chapter Emblems The emblems of the local and international chapters shall create their individualized emblem but must have the corporate seal of the Alliance as part of it. The Chapter Emblems shall be used to represent the chapters during their programs, projects and upon attendance to regional, national and international summits, assemblies and conventions. Page 5 of 63

Section 4. Alliance Insignia The Alliance, aside from the Corporate Seal and the Local Chapter Emblems, may provide other insignia that would symbolize authority or representation both during the internal and external affairs enjoined by the Alliance. 1. Alliance Flag the official flag of the Alliance to be used only during special ceremonies of the Alliance. The Alliance Flag bears the corporate seal placed in the center in royal blue background. The Hoist (width): Fly (length) 2:3 or 3:5 or the same proportions as the national flag of any country in which the Alliance flag is flown; the emblem is one half of the hoist and is entirely centered. 2. Ceremonial Bell & Gavel to be used during annual official gatherings of the Alliance such as national conventions, summits or assemblies. 3. Dry Seal to be used to imprint the notarial seals of the Alliance provided during official communications, certificates and other pertinent documents. 4. Ceremonial Medallion a gold-plated insignia of AYNLA Corporate Seal to be worn by the head of the Alliance during important ceremonies. This will be turned over during the election of the new National President. Other ceremonial medallions may be reproduced for the Alliance Board also to be worn only in very special occasions and on national or international assemblies. Ceremonial Pins may be worn by AYNLA dignitaries, leaders and officers for proper distinction.

ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES, DUES & PROCESSES Section 1. Registered Member Membership to AYNLA entails full registration by having achieved the necessary requirements given by the Alliance Board. However, the Alliance being an interactive and dynamic international organization in the wide expanse of the internet and the World Wide Web, has recognized the existence of online members pertaining to those who become AYNLA members through its networking sites. Moreover, online members are not official members of the Alliance and do not enjoy the benefits and privileges offered to those registered members. For a walk-in member who is qualified for a regular membership, he or she will be endorsed specifically to the nearest Local Chapter available. No member shall be wandering without a Local Chapter.

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Section 2. Definition of Membership Terminologies 1. Young Nurse Leader AYNLA defines a young nurse leader to be a graduate or a registered nurse in any country, who graduated from a Bachelor's Degree or any equivalent course qualifying him or her for registration as a professional nurse; who has had leadership training/s and has been in the first two (2) decades (20 years) of his/her professional service. 2. Fellow Nurse Leader AYNLA defines a fellow nurse leader to be a professional nurse serving or has served a leadership or management position in any field of practice and has served more than two decades in the nursing profession with a proven track record of good governance, leadership and positive influence to his/her colleagues and the global society in general. 3. Distinguished Young Nurse Leader / Nurse Leader / Leader in Healthcare / Advocate Leader Titles of distinction given to leaders in the nursing profession, allied healthcare or to a certain advocacy that has made remarkable achievements or impact. This distinction is awarded by the Alliance Board. 4. Allied Advocate Leader AYNLA defines an allied advocate leader to be an individual, professional or not, apart from the healthcare professions, active in advocating the causes similar to that of the Alliance. 5. Online Member Refers to the members who enjoined themselves in the social networking sites of the Alliance. Such membership is not considered official but is appropriately recognized.

Section 3. Classifications of Membership in the Alliance 1. Regular Membership is conferred upon a graduate or registered professional nurse who has been approved of his/her intent or application as an official member and has met all necessary standards, fees, requirements, trainings and other information hereunder enforced by the AYNLA Constitution. The process of membership is done through the Local Chapters and applications are approved through the Membership Affairs Committee in the local area. Regular membership is renewable per annum.

2. Life or Fellow Membership is conferred upon a regular member who has been active in the Alliance and has served various leadership positions in the local, regional, national or Page 7 of 63

international strata. A regular member may file for Fellowship Status after serving the profession for more than two decades or has been active in the Alliance for more than a decade of service. The Alliance shall then evaluate the application with all necessary documents along with the endorsements from the Local Chapter where he/she belongs and after paying the necessary fees stipulated for Fellowship Status. Endorsement from the Local Chapter does not mean approval. Final approval and granting of the Fellowship Status will be given by the Board of Trustees and shall be conferred during the National Convention of AYNLA Leaders.

3. Affiliate Membership is conferred upon graduates or registered professionals of Licensed Practical / Vocational Nursing, Caregiving, Resident Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Midwifery, and other Allied Health Care Professions recognized and approved by the Alliance Board and who have satisfactorily complied all necessary documents, application and fees of the Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals (AAAHP). The Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals shall be the governing body of all Affiliate Members. Allied Advocate Leaders also are supervised by the AAAHP. Affiliate membership is renewable per annum.

4. Associate Membership is conferred upon a student nurse or a student of allied healthcare sciences concurrently studying in a College, School or Institute of Nursing in a recognized College, School or University who have satisfactorily complied all necessary documents, application and fees of the Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders (AASNHL). The Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders shall be the governing body of all Associate Members. Associate membership is renewable per annum.

5. International Membership is conferred upon a registered, graduate or student nurse and other allied healthcare professions who is a resident of a member country outside the Philippines. International members share the same amount of benefits as a Regular member receives and also has the right to vote and be voted upon in their respective country counterparts. International membership is renewable per annum.

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6. Honorary Membership / Honorary Institution is conferred upon a person or institution who or which does not qualify under Article IV, Sections 3.1., 3.3. & 3.4. but has rendered distinguished service or support to the Alliance in the attainment of its goals. The Alliance Board (Board of Trustees) shall approve and confer the title during the National Convention of AYNLA Leaders. Honorary Membership differs from the Fellowship Status granted by the Alliance Board in terms of payment of fees. The Honorary Member is waived of any assessment or fees from the Alliance. Section 3. Vicinity of Registration of Membership Any individual must seek membership in a Local Chapter where his/her office or residence is located the nearest. However, a member may opt to register in a Chapter different from his/her area of residence of work as long as he/she may maintain being active in the Chapter. The Local Chapter may refer members who wish to be relocated or be endorsed to a nearer Chapter. For online memberships, the Online Secretariat shall endorse members to appropriate Local Chapters. In no case can an individual be a member of more than one chapter. 1. Regular Members belong to a Local Chapter located via geographical jurisdiction identified and approved by the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management. 2. Associate Members belong to a Local Chapter located in their campuses or schools. 3. Affiliate Members belong to a Local Chapter that is located via geographical jurisdiction identified and approved by the AAAHP. 4. International Members may register online over the World Wide Web in a registration structure made specifically for members who are geographically distant. Section 4. Membership Fee / Annual Dues Every member, be it regular, affiliate or associate shall remit annual membership fee/s as determined by the Alliance Board of Trustees. Fellow Members shall pay the approved fee stipulated by the Board only upon their admission to the Fellowship. Honorary Members are waived of any annual fees. The membership fee shall cover one fiscal year. Membership Fee/s approved by the Alliance Board of Trustees must be stipulated and circulated to all Local Chapters belonging to the Alliance through newsletters, circulars, online posts, SMS message blasting, official gazette, magazine or journal or through any other reliable information pathways.

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1. Non-payment of annual membership fees consistently for three (3) fiscal years; 2. Consistent inactivity or grave misconduct of a member, threatening the integrity of the Alliance; and 3. Any violation of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International Constitution & By-Laws concurrent to suspension and termination of membership. 4. Suspension and or termination of membership shall be determined by the Local Chapter and subject to approval from the Alliance Board of Trustees. The process for such must be: 1st Offense Verbal Reprimand 2nd Offense Written Incident Report 3rd Offense Suspension Order of Membership 4th Offense Extension of Suspension Order 5th Offense Termination of Membership

Section 6. Reinstatement of Membership Reinstatement shall be approved by the Alliance Board of Trustees as per recommendation of the Local Chapter and the Regional Council. If such is approved by the Board, a written notice shall be made and coordinated to the Local Chapter concerned that the membership of who was suspended or terminated be lifted or reinstated.

Section 7. Rights, Duties and Obligations of Regular, Affiliate, Associate, International & Fellow Members: Every registered member of the Alliance has the right to: 1. Present any suggestion that will benefit the National Alliance, that such suggestion is in writing, signed by the maker, endorsed by the chapter and submitted to the Alliance Board; 2. Voted and be voted upon to any office; 3. Inspect at any time during office hours, the books and papers of the Alliance for a lawful and definite purpose; 4. Be heard of his/her viewpoint/stand, and defend himself/herself before removal or dismissal from office or the Alliance, and the right to appeal to such; 5. Seek protection or assistance on matters affecting him/her in the practice of the profession; 6. Transfer to another chapter if not contrary to the provision of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International Constitution & By-Laws; Page 10 of 63

7. Enjoy limited opportunities, trainings and special treaties, partnerships and assistance offered by the Alliance. Section 8. Rights of Honorary Members Honorary members shall have the rights, duties and obligations as provided in Article IV, Section 7 except the right to vote and to be voted for any elective position.

ARTICLE V ALLIANCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Section 1. Corporate Authority & Organizational Power The corporate power of the Alliance shall be vested on the Board of Trustees (BOT) or known as the Alliance Board which shall be the highest governing body of the National Alliance and its Constituent Alliances. Section 2. Composition of the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees shall be composed nine (9), all of whom have served former and varying leadership positions preferably from the AYNLA Congress or the National Executive Council, from the different Constituent Alliances (National, Affiliate & Associate) as shall be decided and elected during the Annual National Elections. International counterparts have their separate Board of Trustees to govern their chapters. However, constant and regular communication and deliberation shall be done from the different International Boards to ensure that AYNLAs programs will not be deviated and shall be properly aligned to all its Member Countries.

Section 3. Qualifications of an AYNLA Trustee: a. A bona fide Filipino citizen; b. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines and its equivalent country members; c. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance; d. Preferably Masters degree holder or with Master's Units; e. Three (3) consecutive fiscal years of active membership in the region and local chapter which he/she represents and may have held various positions prior to nomination; f. Endorsed by the Regional Council where he/she belongs;

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g. An active member/officer of the Alliance and or other nursing or non-nursing organizations; and h. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members to the call of the Alliance Board. Section 4. Term of Office The Alliance Board / Board of Trustees shall hold office for a specified number years stipulated in this Constitution until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Of the original trustees, [Trustees 1 to 3] shall have a term of three years; [Trustees 4 to 6] shall have a term of two years; and [Trustees 7 to 9] shall have a term of one year. Trustees can serve for a maximum of three (3) terms regardless of how many years of service in the Board. Section 5. Functions and Powers The Board of Trustee shall govern the Alliance in the attainment of its goal and objectives. As such it has the power to: a. Adopt and cease to implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance for the its members and program development as deemed necessary; b. Decides for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the corporate, national and international levels. c. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the Constitution & By-Laws. d. Cause to purchase, acquire, mortgage, encumber and alienate or sell property for the Alliance; e. Cause to borrow money, create issued pledges, bonds deeds of trust, issues mortgages and negotiable instruments or securities for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the Alliance; f. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to its Local Chapters and or members; g. Create regions, chapters and zones as may be deemed necessary. Section 6. The National Corporate Officers The Alliance Board of Trustees shall elect from among themselves the national law-making body to be called the National Corporate Officers of the Association. The corporate officers shall be the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman, Corporate Secretary, Treasurer-in-Trust and Corporate Auditor. Page 12 of 63

Section 7. Duties of the National Corporate Officers: 1. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall; Provide direction in the governance of the Alliance; Initiate the formulation of plans, policies, regulations and strategies; Initiate ABOT in decision/policy making relevant to investments, debt, loans and other financial concerns; Identify the agenda for the Alliance Board of Trustees meeting/s; Approve the Annual Theme to be followed by the Alliance and its Constituencies; Call and preside over the official meetings of the Board of Trustees; and May also be elected as the National President of the Alliance.

2. The Vice Chairman of the Board shall assist the Chairman in determining and carrying out operations of the Alliance Board and shall further: act as the Chairman of the Board and preside all Board Meetings, Regular or Special Sessions in the absence of the Chairman; Assists in the formulation of plans, policies, regulation and strategies; and Represent the Chairman of the Board whenever necessary; and May also be elected as the Executive Vice President of the Alliance.

3. The Corporate Secretary shall: Submit to Securities and Exchange Commission names and addresses of officers within thirty (30) days after election; Report to Securities and Exchange Commission resignation and cessation of officers; Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of minutes of meetings; Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission; Record the highlights of the Board of Trustees meeting; and during the General Assembly; Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to the National Executive Office and allow only permitted and authorized persons to access and retrieve such data; Page 13 of 63

Coordinates with the National Chancellors of the Constituent Alliances for Board meetings and special assemblies; and He or she may be elected as the Secretary General of the Alliance.

4. The Treasurer-in-Trust shall manage all the financial accounts of the Alliance and shall further: Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Alliance; Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Alliance in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Board; Allocates, budgets and disburses funds in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations of the Alliance; Co-sign checks together with the National President; Cause the preparation or pre-approval of the annual budget of the Alliance from the Department of Budget Management & Finance and submit the same to the National President; Manage and develop the Alliance's financial programs; Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Board on financial concerns; Conduct program review and analysis for release of funds; Sign vouchers before the disbursement of funds; Ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting financial accounts; Submit a financial statement with comparative figures and supporting documents during the bi-annual meeting of the Alliance Board of Trustees and its presentation during the Annual General Assembly; and May be elected as the Department Secretary on Budget Management and Finance.

5. The Corporate Auditor shall be the internal auditor of the Alliance and shall further: Cause the preparation of the Book of Accounts; Manage and develops the Alliance's Internal Auditing System; Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Alliance; Coordinates and contacts the External Auditor/s to cross-examine the Alliance's Book of Accounts; and

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Coordinates with the Department of Budget Management & Finance in fiscalizing the Alliance's funds and liquidation reports.

Section 8. Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting/s The Board of Trustees shall hold its regular meetings twice (2) per annum on such date, time and place as the Board designates. Special Board meetings maybe called by the Chairman or upon written request of at least five (5) from the rest of the Board members. For regular meetings, notice shall include the written agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. For special meetings, notice shall be served five (5) days prior to the date. Notice of the Meeting (NOM) shall include the written agenda and may be in formal writing or through electronic mail (e-mail) and through SMS or any means of information pathways. Section 9. Quorum A majority of the members plus one, of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum to transact business and approve or create decisions for the Alliance. At such a meeting that a quorum is not met and the decision for a certain matter demands approval from the Board, the present Trustee/s may motion to approve.

Section 10. Vacancy among the Board 1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the Board of Trustees, the vacancy shall be filled by the next rank among candidates in the last elections upon approval by the Board. In the event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint an officer from the National Executive Council or the Congress who shall serve until a Trustee is duly elected in the next regular elections. The appointed Trustee shall serve only the unexpired term, whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be filled up by the members. 2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Association except the President, the Board of Trustees shall elect or appoint the replacement. Section 11. The Interim Board there shall be founding officers of this Alliance hereinafter termed as the Interim Board which shall also serve as the recognized first and founding members of the Alliance Board. The Interim Board shall comprise of one (1) Founding Chairman and eight (8) members of whom shall also elect among them the founding Corporate Secretary, Treasurer-in-Trust and Corporate Auditor. The Interim Board shall serve for two (2) fiscal years from the time the Page 15 of 63

Alliance has been legally operated and registered. Upon expiration of their terms, they may run for election into office and all inherent laws applicable to a member of the Alliance Board, as stated in this Constitution & By-Laws, shall be deemed effective. The Founding Chairman, shall automatically be bestowed the title, Chairman Emeritus, right after the expiration of his founding term. Section 12. Insurance All members of the Board of Trustees shall be entitled to insurance during the period of incumbency. The insurance policy shall be determined and approved by the Board of Trustees. Section 13. Honoraria All officers, National Corporate & Executive, the Board of Trustees and the League of Governors shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall be decided and approved by the Alliance Board. Section 14. Travel and Representation Allowances Any member of the Board of Trustees designated as Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported two (2) weeks, and a maximum of four (4) weeks after its consumption.

ARTICLE VI NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Section 1. National Executive Council There shall be a National Executive Council composed of the National President, Executive Vice President, two (2) Vice Presidents, Secretary-General and the Department Secretaries or the Cabinet whose duties and responsibilities shall be consistent with the execution of plans, policies strategies and projects of the National Corporate Officers of the Board of Trustees. This Office shall be headed by the National President. Section 2. Qualifications of the National Executive Council Officers the National Executive Council Officers shall preferably been a member of the League of Governors or from the Council of Mayors or has served in the Cabinet for at least one (1) fiscal year and has proven leadership and management skills; has been of good standing to his/her peers and colleagues in the Alliance and in the

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Alliance itself; and is an active member and has served various leadership positions in the Alliance prior to filing of his or her candidacy.

Section 3. Duties of the National Executive Officers 1. National President the National President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance and shall be responsible for the total organizational administration of the Alliance and shall: Implement plans, policies and programs approved by the Board of Trustees; Monitor/ensure proper implementation of the Constitution & By-Laws; Exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Alliance; Appoint, remove or suspend for justifiable cause any appointive officer and employees subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees; Sign as persona authorized by the Board, all documents, contracts and other pertinent documents of the Alliance; Recommend the budget submitted by the Department of Budget Management & Finance of the Alliance to the Board of Trustees; Act as official representative and spoke person of the Alliance; Call and preside during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) and other official administrative meetings of the Alliance; Act as a Chairman to the National Executive Council; Coordinates with the Executive Vice President and the Vice Presidents all major transactions, programs and projects implemented by the Alliance; Oversees grants, activities and projects that generates external funds for the organization and ensures its proper implementation; Delegates to appointed officers/committees, necessary tasks to aid in the implementation of programs of the Alliance; Monitor and evaluate the programs and projects of the Alliance; and Perform all other duties inherent to his/her office and as required of him or her by the Board.

2. Executive Vice President shall be the Chief Operating Officer and shall assist the National President in determining and carrying out the internal thrusts, external management & representation of the Alliance and shall further; Coordinate activities of the different Departments / Cabinet and Standing Committees; Page 17 of 63

Monitor and evaluate the internal programs and projects of the Alliance; Acts as the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Arbitration and ensures all concerns pertaining to the Alliances members, officers and Board members; Initiates the Disciplinary Tribunal to litigate and investigate certain officer of the Alliance charged with any administrative violation; Represent the National President in all official functions as delegated or in the absence of the latter; Act as Chairman of the National Steering Committee of the Annual Convention of Nurse Leaders & Advocates; Recommend policy direction in terms of external extension and linkage management; Initiate external projects, programs and activities based on the program thrusts of the Alliance; Regularly coordinates with the different nursing specialty organizations and creates linkages and partnerships with them to ensure active participation and involvement of the organization in its goals to enhance the nursing profession for newly practicing Filipino nurses; and

Coordinate and links projects and or programs to different government, non-government and funding agencies, social mobilization groups, advocacy organizations and other specialty organizations.

3. Vice Presidents for Northern & Southern Philippines are the two strategic Area Administrative Officers whose main tasks are: Coordinate activities of the different Departments / Cabinet and Standing Committees to the different Regional Councils of their jurisdiction; Monitor and evaluate the internal and external programs and projects of the Regional Councils and the Chapters belonging to them; Oversee the operations of the Regional Councils under direct their supervision: 1. Northern Philippines NCR and Luzon Regional Councils & Local Chapters 2. Southern Philippines Visayas and Mindanao Regional Councils & Local Chapters Represents the National President to the immediate needs of the Regional Councils or stand as his or her representative during speaking engagements; Regularly visit the different regions and chapters under his or her jurisdiction;

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Ensures that national programmes of the Alliance be implemented and evaluated well in the regions and chapters under their supervision; Ensure that AYNLA Regional Councils and Local Chapters belonging to them is always proactive, increasing and thrusting forward; Act as head of the Disciplinary Team for Regional Councils and Local Chapters with low or poor performance and increase their adherence to perform better; and Recommends any member or officer from their areas of jurisdiction for any scholarship grants, study tours, application for working staff and other pertinent programs of the Alliance.

4. Secretary-General shall be Chief Administrative Officer responsible for all legal and pertinent documents of the national office and shall keep all transactions and communications of the national office and present it to the Board upon review; and furthermore shall: Report to Board of Trustees any resignation and cessation of officers; Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of the minutes of meetings; Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the Board of Trustees; Record the highlights of the National Executive Councils meeting/ and during the Board of Trustees Meetings; Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to the National Executive Office and allow only permitted and authorized persons to access and retrieve such data; Oversees functions of the Executive Department Secretaries and ensures their performance are within the specified boundaries of their departments; Act as the National President in the absence of the Executive Vice President and the Vice Presidents; Ensures the timely update of the Membership Book; Creates links and address book for all the Alliances leaders and important contacts; Reviews and recommends to the National President all the reports of the Department Secretaries; and Act as the Deputy Spokesperson of the Alliance.

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Section 4. Term of Office All National Executive Officers, including the Cabinet and the Commissions have a term of two (2) fiscal years. After their terms, they shall be replaced by their successors. All National Executive Officers, including the Cabinet and the Commissions are eligible to only have a maximum of three (3) terms or equivalent to six (6) fiscal years. Section 5. Honorarium of Officers All officers, National Corporate & Executive, the Board of Trustees and the League of Governors shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall be decided and approved by the Alliance Board. Section 6. Travel and Representation Allowances Any National Executive Officer designated as Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported two (2) weeks, and a maximum of four (4) weeks after its consumption. Section 7. Turn Over of Responsibilities The outgoing National Executive Council officers shall endorse in writing all accomplished and pending business transactions to the incoming set of officers; and shall inform and explain to them such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal year. Endorsements of responsibilities will be done a week after the proclamation of winners in the Annual National Elections, a month prior to the opening of the next fiscal year. Section 8. Succession In the event that the National President is absent or unable to perform his/her duties, the Executive Vice President shall take over. In the event of resignation, disability or death of the National President and the Executive Vice President, any of the two Vice Presidents shall act as the National President for the unexpired term.

ARTICLE VII EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT & THE CABINET Section 1. Organization The Alliance shall have eight (8) National Departments namely: Advance Practice, Education & Research; Budget Management & Finance; Internal Affairs & Chapter Management; International Relations & Global Affairs; Community Development & Humanitarian Page 20 of 63

Operations; Special Programmes & Marketing; Publications & Media Relations; and Advocacy Support Political Affairs. Section 2. Composition All departments shall be composed of a Department Secretary who shall report to the Secretary-General for planning and determining the programs in support of the Alliances vision, mission, goals and objectives. Section 3. Administrative Support There shall be paid administrative personnel responsible in carrying out the activities of the different National Departments. Section 4. The National Departments The departments shall have the following functions: 1. Department of Advance Practice, Education & Research (DAPER) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on Continuing Professional Education Ensure that AYNLAs seminars and post-graduate courses be certified and duly accredited; Create monthly roster of topics for the next set of trainings or seminars; Provide competent speakers and facilitators; Create evaluation tools to be used to assess and evaluate all continuing education programs; Submit proposed seminars or post-graduate courses to the Professional Regulations Commission or other equivalent government agency in the member country for accreditation of programs; Contribute to the Alliance journal and publish related articles; and Comply with the post-event reportorial necessary for documentation and other requirements. Committee on Nursing Research Initiate, motivate and participate in research projects/studies related to nursing & healthcare; Source out and or initiate local or international funding for research of young leaders in nursing education, service and administration and healthcare in general;

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 Disseminate result of findings conclusion, recommendations for the improvement of the profession; Receive, keep and preserve records of research projects conducted by young leaders in healthcare; Give due recognition to members who have conducted research studies in nursing and the healthcare sciences; and Identify strategies for the utilization of research finding as appropriate. The AYNLA Academy A special facility for young leaders who would be enrolled in AYNLAs leadership programs and post-graduate courses. The AYNLA Academy shall become a training facility for young leaders in nursing & healthcare who would like to get additional training on people management, resource mobilization, developmental studies, international peace studies and many other courses with international standards. Guidelines for establishing the Academy shall be made by a special committee or task force to be appointed by the Alliance Board.

2. Department Budget Management & Finance (DBMF) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on National Treasury & Finance Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Alliance; Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Alliance in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Board; and Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Board on financial concerns. Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Association; Conduct program review and analysis for release of funds; Ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting financial accounts; Create a monitoring task force on control of expenditures; and Submit a financial statement with comparative figures and supporting documents during the bi-annual meeting of the Board of Governors and the Annual General Membership Assembly.

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Committee on Budget Management Allocates, budgets and disburses funds in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations of the Alliance; Co-sign checks together with the President; Sign vouchers before the disbursement of funds; Cause the preparation of the annual budget of the Alliance and submit the same to the National President; Create a Budget Management Framework and process of disbursements of funds; Submit a Budget Report to the Alliance Board.

3. Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management (DIACM) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on Chapter Accreditation Create accreditation guidelines to be the basis for accreditation; Form a Chapter Accreditation Team that would inspect the progress of the applying chapter and do the necessary evaluations; Continuously evaluate the progress of all Local Chapters, within the country and abroad and ensure that all chapters follow the mandate of the Alliance and properly implement the Alliances rules and regulations and code of ethics; Recommend chapters for Autonomous Status and grant the same if qualified; Endorses to the Board of Trustees any chapter with low performance or adherence to the Alliances goals, mission and objectives and recommends for sanctions or even termination of the Local Chapter; and Oversees functions and operations of international chapters. B. Committee on Chapter Affairs Serves as the Grievance Committee of the Alliance; Communicates with the different local chapters and assess their needs; Recommends actions to be taken or implemented to enhance chapter compliance; Initiates cultural exchanges to different chapters globally; Observes and recommends organizational holidays and events to be observed; and Create programs to increase membership retention. Page 23 of 63

 Committee Awards & Recognition Initiate the creation of the Point System to be followed by all the local chapters; Religiously implements the establishment of the Point System to rank and evaluate the chapter compliance in the goals, mission, objectives and national programs of the Alliance; Screen nominees for the Ten Outstanding Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates (TOYNLA) and the Ten Outstanding Student Nurses (TOSN); Screen chapter and individual nominees for the AYNLA Lamp Awards; Award competent and active partner organizations for the AYNLA Service Partner Award (SPA); Screen and award Fellow Members for Distinguished Fellow Nurse Leader Awards; or Distinguished Young Nurse Leader / Nurse Leader / Advocate Leader Awards.

4. Department of Community Development & Humanitarian Operations (DCDHO) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on Community Extension & Development Initiate long-term community development projects for the Alliance; Participate actively in the projects, programs and activities of the Alliance that is related to the growth and development of communities; Establish linkages with other associations and agencies which deal with community development; and Assess, evaluate and adopt a depressed community that will be a beneficiary of the community programs of the Alliance. Committee on Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Operations Initiate a Quick Response Team (QRT) for disaster relief operations; Scout potential donors of materials or goods to be donated to disaster-stricken areas or for possible donation to very poor communities or healthcare facilities that lack supplies; and Partner with other humanitarian organizations both nationally and internationally for a more effective humanitarian aid programs.

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5. Department of Special Programmes & Marketing (DSPM) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on Performing Arts Initiate creation of a special group of nurse performers ranging from different performing arts such as singing, dancing, acting, and the like; Organize the AYNLA Media & Performing Arts Group (AMPAC) to become the forefront performers for all AYNLA special programs and events; Coordinate with Committee on Events Management & Marketing for booking schedules of AMPAC Talents; Recommend avenues and programs for training, workshops and enhancements of the talents of AMPAC Talents; and Propose events for proper exposure of the AMPAC Talents and help find appropriate funding for such events. Committee on Events Management & Marketing Initiate programs to generate, facilitate and sustain funding to the Alliance; Innovate means of fund generation through entrepreneurship and partner with credible agencies to ensure completion of programs; Create events to properly expose the talents of the AMPAC Talents and ensure income generation through different activities during the event; Manage all events and special programs of the Alliance; Manage the AYNLA Discount Network (ADN) and ensure partner shops and establishments give appropriate discounts; Ensure that the Alliance has provided all stated benefits of an ADN Partner Shop or establishment; Coordinate with the Alliances approved company for the production of the AYNLA Merchandise; Market and sell the Alliances special line of merchandise and keep track of its developments; Submit Sales Report to the Department quarterly; Plot the annual marketing plan of the Alliance and report to the Department for presentation; and Document all marketing events and special programs. Page 25 of 63

6. Department of International Relations & Global Affairs (DIRGA) The following Standing Committees are under this department: Committee on International Relations Initiate the creation of international envoys or representatives for diplomatic talks to different international organizations; Ensure constant communication and exchanges to different international nursing, volunteer, peacekeeping, youth development and leadership organizations; Propose programs for international cultural or educational exchanges; Scout for research, study, and other program grants and international funding for AYNLAs community development and other applicable programs; and Encourage participation of the international chapters and other communities or organization during AYNLAs International Conventions or Summits. Special Committee for the United Nations & Other International Organizations Coordinate and communicate properly with the UN Agencies and their representatives in the country; Communicate properly with other international organizations in nursing and healthcare, youth development, humanitarian operations and related organizations; Ensure that the Alliance has aligned its programs for the achievement of international programs and standards of practice; Collaborate with the United Nations in implementing its programs in all member countries; Avail of IEC materials such as magazines, gazettes, pamphlets and the like from the United Nations, its agencies and other international organizations for AYNLAs campaign purposes and program dissemination; and Submit timely reports to the United Nations and other international partner organizations of the developments of AYNLAs programs done in the member country.

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Initiate creation of a Board of Editors for the official publication of the Alliance; Create an official journal, gazette or magazine to serve as the official publication/s of the Alliance and its Constituencies to be published quarterly or bi-annually; Select and appoint qualified contributors, editorial staff and editors after careful selection and screening processes; Ensure that all Local Chapters have their special correspondent or contributor; Select contributors and editors from Constituent Alliances and international chapters; Manage generation of income for the publication through marketing and advertisements; Draft advertisement proposal and contract for prospect advertisers; Create an online publication that is regularly updated; Deliver all publication materials to Local Chapters on time; and Create all materials related to publicity of the Alliance such as brochures, pamphlets and flyers.

Committee on Media Relations Create Documentation Team responsible to document all events and programs of the Alliance; Create media presentations of previous programs or events of the Alliance through mix media and innovative approaches; Ensure media presentations are regularly shown in the Alliances website/s and other social networking sites; Ensure that all press releases and related articles about the Alliance and its programs are published in local dailies, national newspaper or be featured in magazines and other publications; and Become the media technical team during events and programs of the Alliance.

8. Department of Advocacy Support & Political Affairs (DASPA) Update critical advocacies related to healthcare and to the Alliance; Mobilize members to other young advocates to participate in the different advocacies of the Alliance; Create programs to support the advocacies and amplify awareness;

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Coordinate with different government, non-government, volunteer, faith-based, youth, political and international organizations for the realizations of the advocacies and its projects;

Cause to dialogue with government agencies to create collaboration and partnership; Raise concerns if these advocacies have failed to be delivered; Coordinate with the different Departments to ensure that these advocacies be of nationwide and international concerns; Release official statements coming from the Alliance on issues directly concerning health and nursing; and Lobby changes and amendments in the Constitution and cause to suggest formation of the Constitutional Commission & Constituent Assembly.

Section 5. Qualifications of the Department Secretary The Secretary of the Department shall have the following qualifications: 1. Current license to practice nursing in the Philippines or its equivalent member country; 2. Be a bona fide registered member of the Alliance; 3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance; 4. Preferably with experience as Committee chairperson/member in his/her Local Chapter; 5. Endorsement coming from the Regional Council where he or she belongs is an additional factor; and 6. Committed to serve and available enough to hold the position. Section 6. Terms of Office of the Department Secretary The appointed Department Secretary shall have a term of office of at least two (2) years. Section 7. Ex-officio Member The Secretary General shall be an ex-officio member of the different National Departments. Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations Each National Department shall have the responsibility to formulate its own rules and regulations subject to the approval of the Alliance Board.

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ARTICLE VIII CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS Section 1. Conception There shall be autonomous commissions created by the Constitution namely: Commission on Elections, Commission on Appointment, Commission on Arbitration, Commission on Audit and a special commission called Commission on Constitution.

Section 2. Commission on Elections (COMELEC) 1. Composition The COMELEC shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall elect a Chairman among themselves. 2. Term of Office The Commissioners shall be elected during the annual national elections and shall not run or hold any elective office during their period of incumbency. The Commissioners terms are concurrent with the elected national officers. 3. Powers, Duties and Functions The Commission on Elections shall have the exclusive powers to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to the conduct of the election. Their duties shall be to: a. Promulgate and enforce in consultation with the Board of Trustees the rules and regulations governing the nomination of a candidate and conduct of national and local elections; b. Proclaim the winners of the elections; c. Receive, investigate and act on complaints under the oath relative to elections; d. Appoint canvassers who shall assist in the counting of votes; e. Ensure compliance to the Election Code by the National COMELEC. 4. Vacancy in the event of any vacancy, except by removal or expiration of term, the candidate who obtained the next highest vote during the last election shall serve the unexpired term. In the absence thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the replacement from among the recommendations from the Local COMELEC.

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5. Honorarium the Commissioner shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and approved by the Board of Trustees.

6. Local Chapter COMELEC Every Local Chapter shall elect the members of the Local Chapter COMELEC to conduct their respective local elections. At most will be three (3) commissioners. 7. Annual Budget The National Commission on Election shall prepare an annual budget for its operation for incorporation in the annual budget, subject to the recommending approval of the Department of Budget Management & Finance and approved by the National President.

8. The Electoral Procedure 8.1. Date of Elections The election of the Board of Trustees and other National Officials shall be held during the Annual National Elections with the date, time and vicinities to be prepared by the National COMELEC. The COMELEC shall then choose two (2) days that will be allocated for the voting of all constituents of the Alliance. Election of Local Chapter Officers shall be held two (2) months prior to the National Elections and shall be done in their respective localities chosen by their Local COMELEC while the National Elections of top officials shall be done one (1) month prior to the end of the fiscal year. 8.2. Mode of Voting Election shall be by secret ballot and shall be done in personal casting of votes in voting precincts. 8.3. Filing of Candidacy Any qualified candidate shall file his/her certificate of candidacy to the COMELEC not later than ninety (90) days prior to annual elections. Certificates of Candidacy shall be prepared by the Commission. 8.4. Publication of Official List of Candidates The COMELEC shall provide to all Local Chapters a circular on the official list of candidates prior to the election date. 8.5. Ballots All ballots shall be secured at the AYNLA National Coordinating Centre for three (3) months from the date of election after which they shall be disposed if no protests are filed. 8.6. Electoral Code There shall be an Electoral Code that governs the conduct of the elections which shall be promulgate by the COMELEC and approved by the Alliance Board. Page 30 of 63

8.7. Proclamation The winners of the national election shall be proclaimed by the National COMELEC not later than fifteen (15) days from the Annual National Elections.

Section 3. Commission on Appointments (COMAPP) 1. Composition The COMAPP shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall elect a Chairman among themselves. 2. Term of Office The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Alliance Board through the recommendations of the Congress. The Commissioners may hold local or national positions prior and during his or her appointment. The Commissioners terms are concurrent with the elected national officers. 3. Powers, Duties and Functions The Commission on Appointments shall have the powers to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to the conduct of appointment of any official. Their duties shall be to: 3.1. Screen all applying for appointment to a certain position in the national level; 3.2. Verifies and approves all appointees of the National President; 3.3. Present all nominees for appointments to the National President; 3.4. Approves all local appointees made by the Local Chapters; 3.5. Release certifications of appointments to officials appointed to office, both local and national; and 3.6. Record and document roster of appointed officials in the local and national level. 9. Vacancy in the event of any vacancy, removal or expiration of term, and in the absence thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the replacement from among the recommendations from the Local COMAPP officers. 10. Honorarium the Commissioner shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and approved by the Board of Trustees.

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11. Local Chapter COMAPP the Local Chapter Mayor shall appoint officers to form the Local COMAPP, at most three commissioners.

Section 4. Commission on Arbitration (COMARB) 1. Composition The COMARB shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall elect a Chairman among themselves. This Commission shall act as the judicial arm of the entire Alliance and shall be in-charge of all interpersonal, inter-chapter and other disputes that may arise thereto. The composition of the Commission shall be; one with legal background or the Alliances Legal Consultant, one with guidance and counseling background, one with management background, one member of the Congress, and either one of the Executive Council Officers of the Alliance. 2. Term of Office The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Alliance Board through the recommendations of the Congress. The Commissioners may hold local or national positions prior and during his or her appointment. The Commissioners terms are concurrent with the elected national officers. 3. Powers, Duties and Functions The Commission on Arbitration shall have the powers to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to the conduct to arbiter issues, concerns and disputes. Their duties shall be to: 3.1. Conduct investigations on conflicts, issues, problems, concerns related to the Alliance; 3.2. Create fact-finding team to investigate conflicts, issues and concerns; 3.3. Seek legal advice to the Alliances Legal Consultants to properly administer sensitive cases; 3.4. Summon persons, officers, members of important documents during court hearings; and 3.5. Submit findings and recommendations to resolve conflict and or problems to the Board of Trustees.

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12. Vacancy in the event of any vacancy, removal or expiration of term, and in the absence thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the replacement from among the recommendations from the Local COMARB officers. 13. Honorarium the Commissioner shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and approved by the Board of Trustees. 14. Local Chapter COMARB the Local Chapter Mayor shall appoint officers to form the Local COMAPP, at most three commissioners.

ARTICLE IX THE BICAMERAL CONGRESS Section 1.Structure of the Congress The Bicameral Congress is the main administrative and legislative body of the Alliance where local leaders converge to discuss important programs within the Alliance System. The Congress is divided into two: the Upper House also known as the League of Governors and the Lower House also known as the Council of Mayors. Another part of the Congress is the Adjunct House composed of the Representative Area Governors of the Affiliate and Associate Alliances. In other member countries, the structure of the Congress may be different and they may adopt other terminologies in the composition of their Congress. Section 2. The Upper House / League of Governors The League of Governors will be composed of different regional and zonal governors and shall be elected into position by the general electorate during the Annual National & Local Elections. The Annual National & Local Elections happen every two (2) fiscal years. 1. Nature of the League of Governors The League is composed of all the Regional Governors (Regions I XII, CAR & ARMM) and Zonal Governors (NCR Zone I VI). Special zoning is done in the National Capital Region due to its vastness in population. Other special zoning may be done by recommendations from the Congress to be passed to the Alliance Board. Zoning and Regionalizing may be done differently in member countries with different terminologies and geographic jurisdictions. Page 33 of 63

2. Qualifications of a Governor 2.1. A bona fide Filipino citizen (applicable in the Philippines only); 2.2. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines or its equivalent in member countries; 2.3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance; 2.4. Preferably Masters degree holder or with units; 2.5. Has served various leadership positions in the Alliance and other organizations; 2.6. Endorsed by the Accredited Local Chapter where he/she belongs; 2.7. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members of his/her Accredited Local Chapter. 3. Term of Office The League of Governors shall have a term of office two (2) fiscal years being elected from the region or zone. Thereafter, elections after two years shall be held to replace the governors whose terms have expired. Governors are allowed two (2) re-elections or a maximum of 6 years. 4. Functions and Powers The League of Governors shall govern the regions they are assigned for the attainment of the national goals and objectives of the Alliance. As such it has the power to: 4.1. Adopt and implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance as deemed necessary; 4.2. Decide for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the regional level; 4.3. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the Constitution & By-Laws; 4.4. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to Regional Councils, officers and or members for non-compliance or grave misconduct; 4.5. Supervise the functions of the Regional / Zonal Councils and all its operations; 4.6. Report to the League all the development arising from different regions; 4.7. Regularly implements Governors Visits in all governors and ensure that this be followed properly; 4.8. Create and promulgate development and updates to their respective regions/zones through the conduct of Regional Conventions. Page 34 of 63

5. Vacancy among the League 5.1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the League of Governors, the vacancy shall be filled by the next rank among candidates in the last elections upon approval by the Board of Trustees. In the event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint a Governor coming from the region where the vacancy occurred who shall serve until a Governor is duly elected in the next regular elections. The appointed Governor shall serve only the unexpired term, whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be filled up by the members or previous officers from the Local Chapters. 5.2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Alliance except the President, the Board of Governors shall elect the replacement. 6. Honorarium All governors from the League shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall be decided and approved by the Board. 7. Travel and Representation Allowances Any member of the League designated as Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported one (1) week, and a maximum of four (4) weeks after its consumption. 8. Quarterly and Annual Governors Reports All members of the League of Governors shall submit written reports quarterly and annually inclusion of unfinished businesses to the Chairman of the League and to the Board of Trustees. 9. Turn Over of Responsibilities The outgoing Governor shall endorse in writing all accomplished and pending business transaction to the incoming Board; and shall inform and explain to them such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal year.

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Nature of the Council of Mayors The Council shall be composed of different Mayors coming from the different local chapters. Local chapters are approved into creation by the Alliance Board after careful recommendation of the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management, Committee on Chapter Accreditation.

3. Qualifications of a Mayor 3.1. A bona fide Filipino citizen (applicable in the Philippines only); 3.2. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines or its equivalent in member countries or a graduate of a degree in nursing; 3.3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance; 3.4. Has served various lower leadership positions in the Alliance and other organizations; 3.5. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members of his/her Local Chapter. 3. Term of Office The Local Chapter Mayor shall have a term of office two (2) fiscal years being elected from the region or zone. Thereafter, elections after two years shall be held to replace the mayors whose terms have expired. Mayors are allowed two (2) re-elections or a maximum of 6 years. 4. Functions and Powers The Council of Mayors shall govern the local chapters for the attainment of the national goals and objectives of the Alliance. As such it has the power to: 4.1. Adopt and implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance as deemed necessary; 4.2. Decide for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the local level; 4.3. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the Constitution & By-Laws; 4.4. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to Accredited Local Chapter officers and or members for non-compliance or grave misconduct; 4.5. Supervise the harmonious relationship of different Local Chapters; 4.6. Cause to sign Sister Chapter Agreements within the Council to ensure goodwill relationships of local chapters sharing common interests; Page 36 of 63

4.7. Create programs to be done simultaneously in different local chapters once or twice a fiscal year or coordinate a program where other chapters may participate; and 4.8. Create and promulgate development and updates to their respective local chapter through the conduct of Local Conferences.

5. Vacancy among the Council 5.1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the Council of Mayors, the vacancy shall be filled by the Vice Mayors in their respective local chapters upon approval by the Board of Trustees. In the event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint a Mayor coming from his or her Local Chapter where the vacancy occurred who shall serve until a Mayor is duly elected in the next local elections. The appointed Mayor shall serve only the unexpired term, whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be filled up by the members or previous officers from the Local Chapters. 5.2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Alliance except the President, the Board of Governors shall elect the replacement. 6. Honorarium All mayors from the League shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall be decided and approved by the Board coming from the Chapter Fund of their respective chapters. 7. Travel and Representation Allowances Any member of the Council designated as Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses from their Chapter Funds in accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported one (1) week, and a maximum of four (4) weeks after its consumption. 8. Monthly Mayors Reports All members of the Council of Mayors shall submit written reports monthly inclusion of unfinished businesses to the Chairman of the Council.

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9. Turn Over of Responsibilities The outgoing Mayor shall endorse in writing all accomplished and pending business transaction to the incoming Board; and shall inform and explain to them such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal year.

ARTICLE X ZONAL & REGIONAL COUNCILS Section 1. Composition A Zonal / Regional Council are composed of the different Accredited Local Chapters (ALC) within a specified geographical jurisdiction. Zonal Councils are the councils found within the National Capital Region (NCR), Regional Councils on the other hand are the councils found in the Philippine regions. In member countries, the composition of Regional Councils may be different. Section 2. Divisions The Alliance shall divide its constituents in the following administrative divisions in the National Capital Region: 1. Zone I Manila & Pasay 2. Zone II Caloocan (North & South), Valenzuela, Navotas & Malabon 3. Zone III Quezon City & Marikina 4. Zone IV San Juan, Mandaluyong & Pasig 5. Zone V Makati, Pateros & Taguig 6. Zone VI Las Pinas, Muntinlupa & Paranaque And in the regions, the divisions shall be the following: CAR, Region I-XIII, and ARMM. In totality, the entire Alliance is composed of 6 Zonal Councils and 15 Regional Councils 21 Councils in the Philippines. Section 3. Regional Conventions The Regional Councils update themselves and coordinates with the different local chapters under their jurisprudence through Regional Conventions done annually with the date and time to be determined by the Regional Council. The venue of such convention shall be within the area of the region. Section 4. Regional Council Assembly The Regional Council shall assemble themselves and meet regularly every quarterly in a time, date and venue agreed by the members of the council. Page 38 of 63

ARTICLE XI THE LOCAL CHAPTERS Section 1. The Local Chapters There shall be local chapters as maybe determined by the Alliance Board of Trustees based upon the geographical and other factors prevailing in the area. Section 2. Governing Body Each local chapter shall be governed by elected Local Chapter Officers composed of one (1) Chapter Mayor, one (1) Vice Mayor, one (1) Chapter Secretary and eight (8) Councilors. The Chapter Mayor may appoint officials necessary to properly govern the Chapter or appoint committee chairmen for its operations during the chapter projects. 1. Mayor the Chapter Mayor shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Chapter and shall be responsible for the total organizational administration of his or her Local Chapter and shall: Implement plans, policies and programs approved by the Board of Trustees; Monitor/ensure proper implementation of the Constitution & By-Laws; Exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Chapter; Appoint, remove or suspend for justifiable cause any appointive officer subject to the approval of the Regional Council; Sign as persona authorized by the Alliance, all documents, contracts and other pertinent documents related to the Chapter; Approve the budget submitted by the Committee on Budget & Finance; Act as official representative and spoke person of the Chapter; Call and preside all regular, special and other official administrative meetings of the Alliance; Coordinates with the Vice Mayor and Councilors all major transactions, programs and projects implemented by the Chapter; Oversees grants, activities and projects that generates external funds for the chapter and ensures its proper implementation; Delegates to appointed officers/committees, necessary tasks to aid in the implementation of programs of the Alliance and the Chapter; Monitor and evaluate the programs and projects of the Alliance and the Chapter; and Page 39 of 63

 Perform all other duties inherent to his/her office and as required of him or her by the Board.

2. Vice-Mayor - shall be the Chief Operating Officer and shall assist the Chapter Mayor in determining and carrying out the internal thrusts, external management & representation of the Chapter and shall further; Coordinate activities of the different Councilors & Committees; Monitor and evaluate the internal programs and projects of the Chapter; Acts as the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Arbitration and ensures all concerns pertaining to the Chapters members & officers; Initiates the Disciplinary Tribunal to litigate and investigate certain officer of the Chapter charged with any administrative violation; Represent the Chapter Mayor in all official functions as delegated or in the absence of the latter; Recommend policy direction in terms of external extension and linkage management; Initiate external projects, programs and activities based on the program thrusts of the Chapter; Regularly coordinates with the different nursing specialty organizations local chapters and creates linkages and partnerships with them to ensure active participation and involvement of the organization in its goals to enhance the nursing profession for newly practicing Filipino nurses; and Coordinate and links projects and or programs to different government, non-government and funding agencies, social mobilization groups, advocacy organizations and other specialty organizations. 3. Chapter Secretary shall be Chief Administrative Officer responsible for all legal and pertinent documents of the Local Chapter and shall keep all transactions and communications of the national office and present it to the Chapter Officers upon review; and furthermore shall: Report to Chapter Officers any resignation and cessation of officers; Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of the minutes of meetings; Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the Alliance; Page 40 of 63

 Record the highlights of the Local Chapters meetings; Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to the Chapter Office / Headquarters and allow only permitted and authorized persons to access and retrieve such data; Oversees functions of the Councilors and ensures their performance are within the specified boundaries of their committees; Act as the Mayor in the absence of the Vice Mayor and the Mayor; Ensures the timely update of the Membership Book; Creates links and address book for all the Chapters leaders and important contacts; Reviews and recommends to the Mayor all the reports of the Councilors and the committees; and Act as the Deputy Spokesperson of the Chapter. 4. Councilor for Budget & Finance is the Chairman of the Committee on Budget & Finance and shall oversee all financial programs and activities of the Chapter, furthermore he or she shall: Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Chapter; Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Local Chapter in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Chapter Officer; Cause to deposit the national share of the membership dues to the designated bank/s of the National Office; Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Chapter Officer on financial concerns; Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Chapter; Conduct program review and analysis for release of funds; Ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting financial accounts; Allocates, budgets and disburses funds in accordance with prescribed rules and regulations of the Alliance; Co-sign checks together with the Chapter Mayor; Sign vouchers before the disbursement of funds; Cause the preparation of the annual budget of the Chapter and submit the same to the Chapter Mayor; Create a Budget Management Framework and process of disbursements of funds; and Page 41 of 63

 Submit a Budget Report and financial statements with comparative figures and supporting documents during the monthly meetings of the Local Chapter. 5. Councilor for Membership Affairs is the Chairman of the Committee on Membership Affairs and serves as the Grievance Committee of the Chapter; Recommends actions to be taken or implemented to enhance chapter compliance to National Programs; Initiates recommends qualifies members for cultural exchanges to different chapters globally; Observes organizational holidays and events and implements it in the chapter level; Create programs to increase membership retention; Religiously implements the establishment of the Point System to rank and evaluate the chapter compliance in the goals, mission, objectives and national programs of the Alliance; Sends nominees for the Ten Outstanding Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates (TOYNLA) and the Ten Outstanding Student Nurses (TOSN); Sends individual nominees and applies its chapter for the AYNLA Lamp Awards; Award competent and active local partner organizations for the AYNLA Service Partner Award (SPA) in the Chapter Level; 6. Councilor for Community Extension is the Chairman of the Committee on Community Extension Services and shall: Initiate long-term community development projects in the locality for the Chapter; Encourage members to participate actively in the projects, programs and activities of the Chapter and the Alliance that is related to the growth and development of communities; Establish linkages with other associations and agencies which deal with community development; Assess, evaluate and adopt a depressed community that will be a beneficiary of the community programs of the Alliance. Initiate a Local Quick Response Team (Local QRT) for disaster relief operations; Scout potential donors of materials or goods to be donated to disaster-stricken areas or for possible donation to very poor communities or healthcare facilities that lack supplies; and Page 42 of 63

 Partner with other humanitarian organizations both nationally and internationally for a more effective humanitarian aid programs. 7. Councilor for Continuing Education & Research is the Chairman of the Committee on Advance Practice, Education & Research and shall: Create monthly roster of topics for the next set of trainings or seminars in the chapter level; Provide competent speakers and facilitators; Apply standard evaluation tools used to assess and evaluate all continuing education programs from DAPER; Contribute to the Alliance journal and publish related articles; Comply with the post-event reportorial necessary for documentation and other requirements; Initiate, motivate and participate in research projects/studies related to nursing & healthcare; Source out and or initiate local or international funding for research of young leaders in nursing education, service & administration and healthcare in general; Disseminate result of findings conclusion, recommendations for the improvement of the profession; Receive, keep and preserve records of research projects conducted by young leaders in healthcare; Give due recognition to members who have conducted research studies in nursing and the healthcare sciences within their locality; and Identify strategies for the utilization of research finding as appropriate. 8. Councilor for Advocacy & Political Affairs is the Chairman of the Committee on Advocacy Support & Political Affairs and shall: Update critical advocacies related to healthcare and to the Chapter and the Alliance; Mobilize members to other young advocates to participate in the different advocacies of the Chapter and the Alliance in general; Create programs to support the advocacies and amplify awareness;

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 Coordinate with different government, non-government, volunteer, faith-based, youth, political and international organizations for the realizations of the advocacies and its projects; Cause to dialogue with government agencies to create collaboration and partnership; Raise concerns if these advocacies have failed to be delivered; and Coordinate with the different Committees to ensure that these advocacies be of nationwide and international concerns. 9. Councilor for Special Programmes & Marketing is the Chairman of the Committee on Special Programmes & Marketing and shall: Initiate creation of a special group of nurse performers ranging from different performing arts such as singing, dancing, acting, and the like in the Chapter Level; Organize the AYNLA Media & Performing Arts Group (AMPAC) in the Chapter level to become the forefront performers for all AYNLA special programs and events; Recommend avenues and programs for training, workshops and enhancements of the talents of AMPAC Talents; Initiate programs to generate, facilitate and sustain funding to the Chapter; Innovate means of fund generation through entrepreneurship and partner with credible agencies to ensure completion of programs; Manage all events and special programs of the Alliance; Manage the AYNLA Discount Network (ADN) in the Chapter level and ensure partner shops and establishments give appropriate discounts; Comply with the metrics of the sales of AYNLA merchandise; Submit Sales Report to the Chapter Officers monthly; Document all marketing events and special programs. 10. Councilor for Publications/Media Relations is the Chairman of the Committee on Publications & Media Relations and shall: Select and appoint qualified contributors, editorial staff and editors after careful selection and screening processes and submit such to the National Editorial Board; Ensure that the Chapter has its special correspondent or contributor to the National Contributors Pool; Page 44 of 63

 Help manage generation of income for the publication through marketing and advertisements; Contribute to the online publication to be regularly updated; Deliver all publication materials to Local Chapter members on time; Distribute all materials related to publicity of the Chapter and the Alliance such as brochures, pamphlets and flyers; Create Documentation Team responsible to document all events and programs of the Alliance; Create media presentations of previous programs or events of the Chapter through mix media and innovative approaches; Ensure media presentations are regularly shown in the Alliances website/s and other social networking sites; Ensure that all press releases and related articles about the chapter and its programs are published in local dailies or be featured in magazines and other publications; and Become the media technical team during events and programs of the Chapter. 11. Councilor for International Relations is the Chairman of the Committee on International Relations & Global Affairs, and shall: Ensure constant communication with the DIRGA to ensure constant exchanges of communication to different international nursing, volunteer, peacekeeping, youth development and leadership organizations; Screens and recommends participants for international cultural or educational exchanges; Encourage collaboration with the international chapters and other communities or organization and create joint programs or projects. Section 3. Chapter Adoption of Standard Constitution & By-Laws Local Chapters must adopt the standard Constitution and By-Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International Inc. prior to the start of their operations in the locality. The Local Chapter shall release an Acknowledgement Form for Chapter SCBL Adoption which specifies the date, time, venue and persons responsible for the chapter adoption.

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Section 4. Chapter Accreditation Committee There shall be a Committee on Chapter Accreditation supervised by the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management which shall accredit local chapters based on set criteria created, approved and mandated by the Alliance Board of Trustees. Section 5. Chapter Accreditation Process There shall be a standardized process for those chapters who would want to operate an AYNLA Local Chapter (LC) in their locality such as: 1. Formation of 10-15 chartering members; 2. Sending a letter or notice of intent to operate and recognize a chapter in the locality; 3. National Office shall send a response to recognize a chapter in the locality and shall appoint an interim Chapter Mayor to serve as the figurehead and the focal person; 4. Chartering members from the locality starts to work for the accreditation process by acquiring at least 15 20 registered regular members; 5. Acknowledgement receipts shall be disbursed to initially recognize paid members; 6. Notify paid members to keep acknowledgement receipts as claim stubs for their official receipts, official identification cards and other materials; 7. Deposit membership fees to accounts permitted and authorized by the Board of Trustees; 8. Submit a roster of paid members together with the pertinent information to the electronic mailing address provided by the National Office; 9. Draft an initial plan of programs of the chapter together with the official chapter name; 10. Get an endorsement letter from the Regional or Zonal Governor; 11. File an accreditation to the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management Committee on Chapter Accreditation (DIACM-CCA); and 12. Set an Orientation Meeting for all chartering members during the visit of the DIACMCCA Representative. Section 6. Levels of Chapter Accreditation there shall be levels of accreditation to be followed by all local chapters who want to get official accreditation from AYNLA: 1. Level I: Accredited Status the local chapter (LC) has complied with all the basic requirements set in this By-Law and has been recommended by DIACM-CCA Accreditation Team. All local chapters (LC) shall then be entitled Accredited Local Chapter or ALC of the Alliance and furthermore shall enjoy an initial forty per centum Page 46 of 63

(40%) membership fee share from the National Office. Ergo, the ALC shall then remit the whole fees of the chartering members (first 20 members) and shall apply the 60-40% sharing to the next set of members afterwards. ALCs are also entitled to utilize their 40% share in their projects costs, allowances or honoraria. 2. Level II: Autonomous Status I ALCs attaining a higher level of accreditation from AYNLA must comply with the following: a. Achieve more than 50 registered members (regular, affiliate & associate) in the chapter level prior to the year of application with fifty per cent (50%) retention limit; b. Has created one (1) or more Affiliate & Associate Alliance Chapters; c. Has created remarkable chapter programs previously prior to application; d. Religiously submitted all monthly reports and no deficiencies in compliance for at least six (6) months prior to application; e. Has attended and has been represented consistently during national and international convention, conferences and summits of the Alliance; f. Created and has used their Chapter Emblem; and

g. Consistently remitted all membership fees and the national share.

ALCs having complied and approved of a Level II: Autonomous Status I shall enjoy the following privileges: a. Permitted to use the title Autonomous Status I; b. Increase Chapter Share of about 50% in special merchandise; c. Increase Chapter Share of about 50% in Membership Fee Remittances; and d. May be autonomous in some of their rules and regulations in the chapter level.

3. Level III: Autonomous Status II - ALCs attaining the highest level of accreditation from AYNLA must comply with the following: a. Achieve more than 50 registered members (regular, affiliate & associate) in the chapter level prior to the year of application with more than fifty per cent (50%) retention limit; b. Has created more than one (1) Affiliate & Associate Alliance Chapters and has been active in service; Page 47 of 63

c. Has created remarkable chapter programs with inclusion of all their Affiliate and Associate Alliances previously prior to application; d. Religiously submitted all monthly reports and no deficiencies in compliance for at least twelve (12) months prior to application; e. Has attended and has been represented consistently during national and international convention, conferences and summits of the Alliance; f. Created and has used their Chapter Emblem; and

g. Consistently remitted all membership fees and the national share.

ALC-AS1 having complied and approved of a Level II: Autonomous Status II shall enjoy the following privileges: e. Permitted to use the title Autonomous Status II; f. Increase Chapter Share of about 60% in special merchandise;

g. Increase Chapter Share of about 60% in Membership Fee Remittances; h. May produce special line of merchandise with permit from the National Office; i. j. May create programs and projects independently; Permitted to create daughter chapters within their locality; and

k. May be autonomous in most of their rules and regulations in the chapter level.

Section 7. Responsibilities of an Accredited Local Chapter 1. Maintain/upgrade the conditions for which the chapter has been accredited; 2. Create programs within their locality following AYNLAs Areas of Service; 3. Ensure that all chapter members receive their materials, religiously pay their dues and actively participates in all chapter affairs and activities; 4. Make a monthly report of accomplishments to the concerned Mayor of their chapter; and 5. Ensure attendance of delegates to constituted bodies, national and international conventions, conferences and summits.

Section 8. Privileges of Accredited Local Chapters and its Members a. Only accredited chapters are eligible for national awards and recognition;

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b. Only accredited chapters may nominate/endorse a candidate to an elective position of the Alliance; c. Only members of accredited local chapters are eligible for local, regional and national awards, recognitions and scholarships provided by the Alliance; and d. Only members of accredited local chapters may be considered as official delegates of the Alliance to local and international fora, symposia, trainings and seminars, conventions and summits. Section 9. Regular Meetings each local chapter shall assemble themselves once a month in a time, date and venue agreed upon by the body regularly. All regular meetings shall be presided by the Mayor and or his/her appointed presiding officer. All special and emergency meetings shall be called upon as the need arises and shall be done by the presiding officer. Section 10. Sanctions for Failure to Comply sanction for accredited local chapters shall be imposed by the authorized body for failure to comply with its duties and responsibilities as mandated by the Alliance Board. Section 11. Local Per Centum Share from the Local Membership Fees From the obligated amount of local chapter membership fees, sixty per cent (60%) shall be remitted to the National Department of Budget & Finance, Central Remittance Office at the National Executive Office on the Accredited Status of a local chapter. Such remittance shall be allocated for the national operations and standing programs/projects of the Alliance. Once a local chapter attains a higher level of accreditation, then their local chapter share shall increase as stated in Article XI Section 6.2 and 6.3 respectively.

ARTICLE XII THE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS Section 1. Accredited Chapters Outside the Philippines Chapters established outside the Philippines upon compliance of local and foreign requirements shall be approval by the Board of Trustees. Such organized chapter shall remit to the National Executive Office the required per centum of chapter membership fees as stipulated in Article XI.

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Section 2. Responsibilities of an International Chapter all responsibilities inherent to a local chapter shall be followed by an international chapter as stated in Article XI Section 7. Section 3. Privileges of Accredited Local Chapters and its Members all privileges inherent to a local chapter shall be followed by an international chapter as stated in Article XI Section 8. Section 4. Sanctions for Failure to Comply sanction for international chapters shall be imposed by the authorized body for failure to comply with its duties and responsibilities as mandated by the Alliance Board. ARTICLE XIII AFFILIATE ALLIANCE OF ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Section 1. Composition there shall be a Constituent Alliance for all Affiliate Members of the Alliance and shall hereinafter be termed as the Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals or AAAHP. Section 2. Governing Body the AAAHP shall be governed by an elected one (1) National Chancellor who shall sit as a non-voting representative to the Alliance Board, Deputy Representatives (DR) to the Bicameral Congress and different Affiliate Governors (AfG) and Affiliate Mayors (AfM) in the different Local Affiliate Chapters. Section 3. The Allied Healthcare Professions AAAHP shall recognize and approve a list of allied healthcare professions to which the Affiliate Alliance shall permit membership to the organization. The initial listings of recognized and approved allied healthcare professions are: 1. Licensed Vocational/Practical Nursing (LVN/LPN) 2. Nursing Assistant / Resident Care Attendant (NA/RCA) 3. Caregivers 4. Registered Midwife (RM) 5. Registered Physical / Occupational Therapists (PTRP/PTOT) 6. Radiology Technologists (RadTech) 7. Medical Technologists (MedTech) 8. Respiratory Therapists (RT) Page 50 of 63

9. Registered Pharmacists (RPharm) 10. Registered Nutritionists-Dieticians (RND) Section 4.Responsibilities of AAAHP Governing Bodies the elected officials of AAAHP act similarly to those elected officials of the National Alliance but takes in a different name; 1. National Chancellor the highest elected position that can be occupied in the Affiliate Alliance and is elected among the Area Governors during the Alliances Annual National Elections. The National Chancellor sits as a non-voting representative of the Affiliate Alliance in all of the meetings of the Alliance Board. The National Chancellor is also an Affiliate Governor governing an area of the Affiliate Alliance. For most of the time, the National Chancellor functions his or her responsibilities as an Affiliate Governor and only functions his or her Chancellorship only during the meetings of the Alliance Board. He or she translates the main concerns and standpoints of the Affiliate Alliance to the Board and vice versa. 2. Affiliate Governors the Affiliate Governors function similar to that of a Zonal/Regional Governor only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction comprised of Affiliate Members. Affiliate Governors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Zonal/Regional Governor of the National Alliance, the Associate Governor of the Associate Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms similar to those of the governors in the National Alliance. 3. Deputy Representatives Deputy Representatives (DR) are Affiliate Governors and Mayors who are elected by their colleagues to be the non-voting representatives in the Bicameral Congress of the National Alliance. Deputy Representatives similarly function as that of the National Chancellor but only in Congress and translate the concerns and standpoints of their colleagues in the Affiliate Council and translate the decisions made by the Congress regarding these concerns. Deputy Representatives from the Affiliate and Associate Alliances form the Adjunct House of the Bicameral Congress.

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4. Affiliate Mayors the Affiliate Mayors function similar to that of a Chapter Mayor of the National Alliance only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction comprised of Affiliate Members. Affiliate Mayors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Chapter Mayors of the National Alliance, the Area Governors of the Associate Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms similar to those of the Chapter Mayors in the National Alliance. They directly supervise the Local Chapter Affiliate Officers. 5. Local Chapter Affiliate Officers they function similar to the Local Chapter Officers of the National Alliance serving the Affiliate Vice Mayor, Affiliate Secretary and the eight (8) Affiliate Councilors. Section 5. The Allied Advocate Leaders individuals who are not members of the allied healthcare sciences but are very much willing to become part of the organization, the Affiliate Alliance shall accept them as affiliate members.

ARTICLE XIV ASSOCIATE ALLIANCE OF STUDENT NURSE & HEALTHCARE LEADERS Section 1. Composition there shall be a Constituent Alliance for all Associate Members of the Alliance and shall hereinafter be termed as the Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders or AASNHL. All student nurses and students of allied healthcare professions are registered under this Constituent Alliance. Section 2. Governing Body the AASNHL shall be governed by an elected one (1) National Chancellor who shall sit as a non-voting representative to the Alliance Board, Deputy Representatives (DR) to the Bicameral Congress and different Associate Governors (AsG) and Associate Mayors (AsM) in the different Local Associate Chapters.

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Section 4.Responsibilities of AASNHL Governing Bodies the elected officials of AASNHL act similarly to those elected officials of the National Alliance but takes in a different name; 1. National Chancellor the highest elected position that can be occupied in the Associate Alliance and is elected among the Associate Governors during the Alliances Annual National Elections. The National Chancellor sits as a non-voting representative of the Associate Alliance in all of the meetings of the Alliance Board. The National Chancellor is also an Associate Governor governing an area of the Associate Alliance. For most of the time, the National Chancellor functions his or her responsibilities as an Associate Governor and only functions his or her Chancellorship only during the meetings of the Alliance Board. He or she translates the main concerns and standpoints of the Associate Alliance to the Board and vice versa. 2. Associate Governors the Associate Governors are also called Area Governors (AG) and function similar to that of a Zonal/Regional Governor of the National Alliance and Affiliate Governor of the Affiliate Alliance only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction comprised of Associate Members coming from different affiliated campuses. Associate Governors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Zonal/Regional Governor of the National Alliance, the Affiliate Governor of the Affiliate Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the Associate Alliance and serve their terms for only one (1) fiscal year compared to their governor counterparts in the National & Affiliate Alliances. 3. Deputy Representatives Deputy Representatives (DR) are Associate Governors and Mayors who are elected by their colleagues to be the non-voting representatives in the Bicameral Congress of the National Alliance. Deputy Representatives similarly function as that of the National Chancellor but only in Congress and translate the concerns and standpoints of their colleagues in the Affiliate Council and translate the decisions made by the Congress regarding these concerns. Deputy Representatives from the Affiliate and Associate Alliances form the Adjunct House of the Bicameral Congress.

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4. Affiliate Mayors the Associate Mayors are also called Student Mayors who function similar to that of a Chapter Mayor of the National Alliance only that they supervise associate members in the affiliated campuses. Associate Mayors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Chapter Mayors of the National Alliance, the Affiliate Governors of the Affiliate Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms for only one (1) fiscal year compared to their governor counterparts in the National & Affiliate Alliances. 5. Local Chapter Associate Officers they function similar to the Local Chapter Officers of the National Alliance serving the Associate Vice Mayor, Associate Secretary and the eight (8) Associate Councilors. Section 5. In-Campus Registration Requirements all Associate Alliances are bound by the regulations of their campuses to be registered as student organizations. Officers and interested groups wanting to register AYNLA in their campuses shall also comply with the requirements provided by the Student Affairs Office or its equivalent. AYNLA National Office shall assist in the formation and in the compliance of the requirements needed to form an Associate Chapter in the campus. Section 6. The Faculty Adviser all Associate Alliance local chapters shall have their faculty advisers preferably an AYNLA member. If not an AYNLA member, it should be someone being approved by the College of Nursing or from any college of allied healthcare sciences. The Faculty Adviser has a term of one (1) academic year and upon reappointment and approval by the Dean of the College.

ARTICLE XV INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF CONSULTANTS Section 1. Composition there shall be an international advisory group hereinafter termed as the International Board of Consultants, which shall be organized to advise the general organizational flow.

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Section 2. Nature of Operations the International Board of Consultants shall only act as a consultation body of the Board of Trustees in the affairs of the Alliance where the Board has sought their services. Section 3. Qualifications the following shall be the set qualifications to become part of the International Board of Consultants: Has been an outstanding and dynamic leader in the nursing & healthcare professions; Has been an outstanding leader in advocacy support, youth empowerment and good governance; Is a current head or country representative of the United Nations System; Is a current leader of a national or international nursing or healthcare organization; Current or former members of the Board of Nursing or their equivalent in the member countries; Current or former heads of state, diplomatic communities, government agencies; and Previous Chairman of the Board and National President of the Alliance.

Section 4. Responsibilities of the IBC Provide professional consultations and recommendations regarding important issues or concerns presented by the Board of Trustees; Seek the audience of the Board of Trustees for any recommendations or proposals to programs or projects; Sit in as an adviser / consultant during regular and special Board meetings whenever available; Assist the Alliance in forming international chapters; Introduce AYNLA to other national or international organizations; and Recommend ways of generating more funds for the projects of the Alliance.

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being laid by the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council Officers of the Alliance and shall be directly responsible to the National President. The Executive Director shall also be the General Manager of the Alliance. Section 2. Qualifications The Executive Director shall have the following qualifications: A registered nurse; An active AYNLA International Inc. member of at least three (3) consecutive fiscal years prior to appointment; Preferably a holder of masters degree or has taken at least nine (9) units; With three (3) years experience in administration and management; Has leadership, executive ability and good public relations skills; Physically, psychologically and morally fit; and Actively involved in the affairs of the Alliance for at least three (3) years. Section 3. Functions The Executive Director shall have the following functions: Establish and maintain an effective and efficient management system for the Alliance; Responsible for the safety and systematic filing of all documents of the Alliance; Ensure completeness of all papers, records communications and transaction of the Alliance; Serve as a custodian of the Book of Minutes; Submit documents required by various institutions/agencies; Promote and maintain harmonious and cordial relationship in the Alliance; Coordinate all activities undertaken within the premises of the National headquarters; Coordinate and arrange the National Presidents schedule of activities/trips/meetings; Supervise and monitor the Administrative Staff; Conduct bi-annual performance review of the personnel; Recommend to the President the hiring, suspension and termination of personnel as so warranted; Recommend policies, rules and regulation affecting the welfare of the administrative staff; Identify needs for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and facilities; Determine authenticity of documents requiring the seal of the Alliance, affixing the same and attested thereto by his/her signature; Represent the National President as delegated; and Perform other functions inherent to the office as required by the Board of Trustees. Page 56 of 63

Section 4. Appointment The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees in accordance with the provision of the Labor Code. Section 5. Limitations The Executive Director who desires to run for elective position shall resign from his/her position at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the date of elections. The Executive Director shall not hold any elective position during his/her incumbency unless being permitted by the Board of Trustees through a written notice. Section 6. Compensation The Executive Director and members of the administrative staff shall receive compensation commensurate the classification system and salary scheme approved by the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE XVII ANNUAL CONVENTION, OTHER CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS Section 1. Frequency and Vicinity The Alliance shall hold an Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) or also named as the National (or International, whichever is applicable) Convention of Young Leaders in Healthcare at any day of the last week of August or early September, the time and place of which shall be decided initially by the Board of Trustees then by the members who attended during the First Annual General Membership Assembly through a formal bidding system. Section 2. Notice of Meeting The announcement of the Annual General Membership Assembly shall be made not less than three (3) months and a short notice of two (2) months before it commences. Section 3. Purpose The Alliance shall hold an Annual Convention for the purpose of holding a general membership meeting at any day of the last week of August or early September. A national election (optional); a scientific and professional update or such any other activities that the Alliance may deem necessary, may be implemented to highlight the Convention.

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Section 4. National Steering Committee there shall be a National Steering Committee to be appointed by the National President to spearhead the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Convention. Additional manpower may be employed to help the implementation of the Convention. Section 5. Other National & International Conferences and Summits the Alliance and its Constituents may also form other conferences or summits which would require a national or international audience. Such conferences or summits shall be approved by the Board and shall also be considered one of the recognized major events of the Alliance. Such conferences or summits might be the National Summit of Student Nurses, Caregivers Conference among others. Section 6. Regional and Local Conventions Regional and Local Chapters of the Alliances and its Constituents may also form Regional and Local Conventions upon approval of their Regional Councils. They may also create Inter-Regional or Local Conventions when deemed necessary.

ARTICLE XVIII OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Section 1. Publication The Alliance shall create an official publication in form of a newsletter, a gazette, magazine or as approved by the Board of Trustees. Section 2. Official Name the official name of the publication shall be determined initially by the Alliance Board and may be repealed or changed upon recommendation of the Editorial Board. Section 3. Fund Allocation The Alliance, as it mandates itself, shall allocate a specific amount in the General Treasury accumulated from the remittances of the Local Chapters, for an amount and in per centum approved by the Board. The Secretary of the Department of Budget Management & Finance shall release the fund allocated to the respective purpose & personnel. Section 4. Composition of the Editorial Board As a National Publication is mandated by this Constitution and By-Laws, the Alliance through the approval of the Board of Trustees, shall create and select qualified members to be part of the National Editorial Board. There shall be one (1) Editor-in-Chief nominated and duly appointed by the Board through a selection committee who endorsed such person to

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office according to his/her qualification; one (1) Senior Associate Editor-in-Chief, one (1) Junior Associate Editor-in-Chief and other members of the Editorial Board.

Section 5. Qualifications of the Editorial Board: 1. AYNLA International member of at least for two (2) fiscal years; 2. With very satisfactory writing, composing and speaking skills; 3. Ability to properly edit write-ups and press releases; 4. Passed the initial screening and qualification process; and 5. Active involvement of the affairs of the Alliance. Section 6. Powers and Functions The powers and functions of the Board of Editors shall be to: 1. Create official articles, press releases and the like to publicize the work of the Alliance; 2. Edit article contributions provided by members or contributors from different Chapters and post such to the organizational publication; 3. Create a website, e-newsletter or any type of social networking site publishing the works of the Alliance through the cyberspace and the internet; and 4. Recommend and approve appropriate printing press that will print published magazine, newsletter or its equivalent. Section 6. Term of Office The Board of Editors shall have a term of at least three (3) years. Section 7. Honorarium the Board of Editors shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and approved by the Board of Governors.

ARTICLE XIX THE GENERAL TREASURY & FUND GENERATION Section 1. The General Treasury all the membership remittances coming from the different Local Chapters of the National Alliances and its Constituencies shall be stored in the General Treasury; as with all sales, generated funds, cash gifts, donations and the like.

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Section 2. Official Banks there shall be official bank/s designated by the Board of Trustees to where all funds shall be remitted and kept. Section 3. Remittance Centers there shall be recognized and approved remittance centers where funds shall be transferred aside from the official bank/s designated by the Board. Section 4. Contingency Fund there should be a contingency fund to be recommended and allocated by the Department of Budget Management & Finance and approved by Board of Trustees. The contingency fund shall not go beyond five percent (5%) of the gross annual fund of the Alliance. Section 5. Disbursements of Funds any funds being disbursed or released shall be signed by the President and the Treasurer-in-Trust after filing and approval of the budget stipulated in the Fund Requisition Form.

ARTICLE XX SURETY BONDS Section 1. Coverage All officers elected and appointed who are responsible or have any access to the finances of the Association shall be bonded with an amount approved by the Alliance Board.

ARTICLE XXI FISCAL YEAR Section 1. Period The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the first day of September, to the end on the last date of August of each calendar year. The Fiscal Year is set to be on the month the Alliance has been formally organized and conceptualized. Section 2. Changes in the Fiscal Year Any changes in the date of the Fiscal Year shall be made by the majority votes or by consensus of the Alliance Board. Once changes have been done, the Alliance Board must inform the members through its gazette, magazine, journal or any other means of information pathways.

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ARTICLE XXII REVISIONS & AMENDMENTS Section 1. Power to Amend Amendment of the Constitution & By-Laws may be made by majority of the Trustees and the Congress (unless the latter, by two-thirds of the vote, delegates the power to amend to the Board of Trustees). The proposal to amend shall be done in paper and be filed in the Congress of AYNLA.

Section 2. Procedures for Amendment 1. Any member of the Congress may recommend the amendment of the By Laws and shall pass the recommendation to the Lower House, the Council of Mayors 2. After the Lower House reviews the propositions through its Technical Panel it will be passed on to the Upper House, the League of Governors. The Upper House then reviews the suggestions and revisions done by the Lower House through its own Technical Review Committee. 3. After careful review and recommendations from the Houses of Congress, the Chairmen of the Congress shall pre-approve and pass this to National Executive Council where a special Commission on Constitution (ComCon) shall review the propositions or articles for amendments. 4. The Commission on Constitution composed of different experts in the field of the AYNLA Constitution reviews the propositions submitted by the Houses of Congress and create recommendations for revisions; 5. The Commission returns the revisions to the Congress and after the final revision done in the Houses of Congress it shall return to the Commission for recommendation to the Alliance Board; and 6. Final recommendations for approval shall be passed by the Commission to the Alliance Board.

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ARTICLE XXIII EFFECTIVITY Section 1. Effectivity This Constitution & By-Laws shall take effect upon approval by the Alliance Board of Trustees and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 2. Publicity The Constitution and By-Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International, Inc., once approved and signed by the Incorporators & Interim Board of Trustees and duly approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall herein be printed and be provided to all Local Chapters who are intending to be accredited or be functional.

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The foregoing Constitution and By Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International Incorporated was hereby approved by the Alliance Board of Trustees, on the twelfth day of May, Two Thousand Ten at AYNLA National Coordinating Centre, 2128 Singalong Street Malate, Metropolitan Manila by the Members of the Board whose signatures are hereunder affixed.

The Interim Alliance Board | Authors of the Constitution Honorable Chairman Alvin Cloyd H. Dakis Founding Chairman National President & CEO Principal Author Honorable Reigner Jireh D. Antiquera Vice Chairman NCR Zone I Governor | Chairman League of Governor Co-Author Honorable Loribelle M. Cristobal Treasurer-in-Trust Department Secretary, Budget Management & Finance Co-Author Honorable Charmiscelle M. Constante Board Member Mayor, Cavite Chapter Co-Author Honorable Czarina Dominique T. Lucila Board Member NCR Zone II Governor Co-Author Honorable Norman D. Solamo Corporate Secretary Executive Vice President Co-Author Honorable Ann Krystle Liz F. Calalo Corporate Auditor Mayor, Manila Chapter Co-Author Honorable Jann Carlo Luigi R. Naz Board Member Chairman, Commission on Elections Co-Author Honorable Michael Leocadio Board Member Department Secretary, DAPER Co-Author

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