CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

PREAMBLE
We, the members of the AMTI WOMENS CLUB seeking the Divine Assistance in order to establish
an association that shall embody our ideals, assist in our great task and responsibility to protect the interest
of all members, to promote mutual help and understanding, to inculcate moral responsibility and civic
consciousness among us and foster our love of our country, do hereby ordain and promulgate this
Constitution and By-Laws.
ARTICLE I NAME, NATURE AND DOMICILE
Section 1.

This organization shall be known as the AMTI WOMENS CLUB.

Section 2.

The organization shall be non-sectarian, non-political but cultural and socio-civic in nature.
It shall exist solely for the purpose of helping the community by promoting moral
responsibility and civic consciousness and for the benefit of its members.

Section 3.

The permanent address of this Organization shall be at Amti, Boliney, Abra.

ARTICLE II OBJECTIVES

Section 1.

The aims and purpose of the Organization shall be to:

a. Develop the members as self-reliant and productive citizens.
b. Promote harmonious relations among its officers and members.
c. Assist and develop the physical, intellectual, social and moral being of the members.
d. Serve as an instrument to carry out the programs and projects of the organization.
e. Serve as an active forum for the sentiments and aspirations for the members and the
community at large.
f.

Section 2.

Promote moral responsibility and civic consciousness in the municipality.

The organization may, by resolution of the officers, do such act as maybe requisite,
necessary and proper to carry out its purposes and attain its goal.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.

The organization shall be open to all women who shares with the ideals, aims and
purposes of the organization.

Section 2.

Classification of Membership
a. Regular Members
a.1. Refers to all members provided for in Section 1, Article III of this Constitution, and
a.2. Refers to the signatories of this organization of this Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE IV RIGHTS OF MEMBERS

Section 1.

Members of the AMTI WOMENS CLUB shall have the right to:
a. Be respected by his fellow members.
b. Be informed of the activities concerning the Organization.
c. Avail of the existing benefits of the Organization as provided for by the members of the
organization.
d. Amend the Constitution and By-Laws as needed.
e. Participate in the electoral process as provided for by the guidelines.
f.

Not to be stripped-off his membership without due process.

g. Not to be compelled to maintain his membership in the organization if his will or means
does not permit him to do so, and
h. Be heard and express one self.
ARTICLE V. STRUCTURE OF AMTI FARMERS ASSOCIATION
Section 1.

The AMTI WOMENS CLUB shall be governed by the General Assembly of Officers of this
Organization.

Section 2.

The General Assembly shall:

a. Be composed of the regular members.
b. Be the highest policy making body.
c. Formulate, revise and approve general policies, budget and program of action of the
Organization. Meet for its regular meetings every First Monday of each month. The
President may call for special meetings as the need arises.

Section 3.

The Officers of the Organization shall:

a. Be composed of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public
Relations Officer (P.R.O.) and Business Manager.
b. Coordinate and implement the general program of action approved by the General
Assembly.
c. Formulate policies; adopt resolutions and decisions for the Organization in case of
emergency.
d. Create such special committees as may be deemed necessary, and
e. Meet for its regular meeting every Second Monday of each month.
ARTICLE VI POWERS, DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF OFFICERS

Section 1.

The powers, duties and functions of officers are:

a. The President shall preside over all meetings of the General Assembly and of the
officers, approve all vouchers, requisitions and all papers calling for payments and /or
expenditures from the funds of the organization. Sign all documents requiring his
Signature. Enforce the Constitution and By-Laws and all other measures passed and
approved by the General assembly and /or of officers performed such other duties and
functions assigned to him by the Organization.

b. The Vice President shall take over all duties and functions of the office of the President
in the event of the latters absence, disability, resignation or death, shall act as such
only during the remaining unexpired term of his predecessor or until his successor
shall have been duly elected and qualified and perform such other duties and functions
delegated to him by the Organization.
c. The Secretary shall be the custodian of all records and minutes of all meetings of the
Organization. Shall inform all concerned at least three (3) days before the designated
date of a regular or special meeting and shall perform such other such duties and
functions as maybe assigned to him by the Organization.
d. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all records, book of accounts, cash and
properties owned or held in trust by the Organization, collect or cause to be collected
all dues and payables to the Organization and issue official receipt thereof, he shall
render a complete report to the General Assembly during its meeting of the
organizations cash position and financial standings and shall perform such other
duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Organization.
e. The Auditor shall have the power to examine and audit in accordance with the existing
policies/rules and guidelines adopted by the Organization all accounts pertaining to the
revenues and receipts of any expenditures and uses of funds and properties owned or
held in trust of the organization, shall prepare and keep general accounts of the
organization and preserve the vouchers thereto; shall recommend measures for the
prevention of irregular, excessive, extravagant or unnecessary expenses.
f.

The Public Relations Officer (P.R.O.) shall be in-charge of all publications, press and
or radio releases regarding the activities of the Organization, shall act as Liaison
Officer of the Organization shall perform such other duties and functions as maybe
assigned to him by the organization.

g. The Business Manager shall direct, supervise and manage the affairs and activities of
the organization.
Section 2.

There shall be advisers who shall be recommended by the officers and approved by the
General Assembly.
ARTICLE VII ELECTION, TENURE OF OFFICE AND SUCCESSION

Section 1.

All Officers of the Organization shall be elected by Viva Voce subject to such provisions as
provided for in Section 2, Article II of this Constitution, notice of election shall be sent at
least three (3) days in advance.

Section 2.

Tenure of Office: The officers of the Organization shall hold office for a term of three (3)
years until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified. Until the
organization shall provide otherwise, the terms of the officers shall commence upon taking
the oaths of office not later than five (5) days after their election.

Section 3.

Succession and filling of vacancies. Any vacant position can be filled in through a special
election as set forth by the organizations officers and approved by the General Assembly.

ARTICLE VIII SOURCES AND USES OF FUNDS

Section 1.

The sources of funds of the organization shall be deriving from the following;
Membership Fee as approved by the officers and members of the association in the
amount of Ten Pesos (P10.00).
Monthly Dues as approved by the officers and members of the association to augment its
funds in the amount of Five Pesos (P5.00).
Donations and proceeds of Fund Raising activities approved by the officers and members
of the association.
Grants and Loans that may be granted by the Government or Private Entities.

Section 2.

The funds of the association shall be used in the following manner:

Funds of the association shall be utilized in general purpose as needed by the
associations operations and general benefit of the association which should be approved
by the President and officers of the association. Such utilization and withdrawal of funds
shall be subject to supporting documents for record and auditing purposes.

Section 3.

Fund management of the Association are as follows:

Disbursement should be approve by the President and prepared by the Treasurer and
countersigned by the Secretary before withdrawal from the depository bank of the
association with proper supporting documents.

Section 4.

Funds shall not be use for the benefit of any member or officer except for lawful purposes
and shall be approved by the General Assembly.

Section 5.

Funds are subject to audit every quarter. The Auditor, Secretary, and Treasurer shall
prepare reports to be signed by all officers and approved by the President to be presented
including appertaining records during regular meetings, to be presented to the officers and
members of the association for transparency purposes.
ARTICLE IX LEGAL ACTION

Section 1.

Any member who wilfully violates the provision of this Constitution commits misdemeanour
and disregards his duties shall be liable for suspension or membership termination.
Subject to due process and investigation. The decision of the grievance committee shall
prevail base on their deliberation of findings.

Section 2.

Any officer/member who transgresses the organizations Constitution and By-Laws And/or
any rules, regulations or measures passed by the officers and approved by the General
Membership, commits misconduct and neglects his duties shall be liable for suspension or
termination from office.

Section 3.

The Grievance Committee shall be composed of the following:

Vice-President Presiding Officer
Secretary

- Member

1 Member

- Vice-Chairperson

1 Member

- Member

Section 4.

Any member or officer who commits three (3) consecutive offenses shall be subjected for
suspension or termination of membership base on offenses:
1st Offense Warning
2nd Offense Suspension
3rd Offense Expulsion
(N.B. As the case may be decided)

Section 5.

For purposes of suspension, an affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of the officers there having a
quorum at disciplinary proceedings at which the penalty has been determined shall be
required provided that the period of suspension shall not exceed sixty (60) days.

Section 5.

For purposes of membership, termination or removal from office, an affirmative vote of 2/3
of the General assembly shall be required base on the resolution prepared by the
grievance committee.
ARTICLE X GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1.

No officer or any member shall receive personal renumeration for services rendered to the
organization unless otherwise necessary, and it should be deliberated and approve by
officers of the association.

Section 2.

The Name of the organization shall not be used for unjust, unlawful or immoral ends.

Section 3.

An officer shall take an oath of office to support and defend this Constitution and By-Laws.
ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS

Section 1.

This constitution and By-Laws maybe amended, repealed, changed by the affirmative vote
2/3 of the General Assembly at any regular or regular meetings.

Section 2.

The text of any proposed amendment to this constitution and by-laws shall be submitted to
the Secretary in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the date of organizations meeting
at which the amendment maybe considered.
ARTICLE XII ORDER OF BUSINESS

Section 1.

The order of business to be adopted by this organization during its meetings shall be:
a. Call to Order, Roll Call Attendance
b. Reading of Minutes of previous meetings and approval
c. Reporting
d. New Business
e. Other Matters
f.

Adjournment
ARTICLE XIII EFFECTIVITY

Section 1.

This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect immediately up on its ratification by at least
Twenty Five (25%) of the total membership assembly in a plebiscite called for such
purpose by the incumbent officers and shall supplement al other existing laws and
regulations adopted by this organization.

RATIFIED ON THIS 18th day of July 2012 at Amti, Boliney, Abra in a General Assembly called
for such purpose.
OFFICERS
PRINTED NAME

ADDRESS

DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

AMTI, BOLINEY

PRESIDENT

AMTI, BOLINEY

VICEPRESIDENT

AMTI, BOLINEY

SECRETARY

AMTI, BOLINEY

TREASURER

AMTI, BOLINEY

AUDITOR

AMTI, BOLINEY

BUSINESS
MANAGER

AMTI, BOLINEY

P.R.O.

MEMBERS
NAME

ADDRESS
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SIGNATURE

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Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
Province of Abra
MUNICIPALITY OF BOLINEY

AMTI WOMENS CLUB

MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 8, 2011 AT

AMTI BARANGAY PLAZA

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

REGISTRATION/ATTENDANCE
SHORT PRAYER
SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
READING OF THE AGENDA
MEETING PROPER

The meeting started with a short prayer led by Mrs. Damla Magalim and followed by the singing
the National Anthem. Then the agenda of the meeting which are as follows was read by Mrs. Joy A.
Balnaoi:
1. FORMAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION
2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
3. OTHER MATTERS
The meeting was then formally started by Mrs.
, who acted as Presiding Officer by
presenting to the body the aims and purposes of the organization. The presentation of Mrs.
was
followed by an open forum wherein those who attended were given a chance to ask their questions and
clarify things regarding the organization; said questions were properly addressed by the presenter.
After the open-forum the meeting proceeded with the election of officers. The positions to be filled
up were read. Nominations were then made by the body and the election proper by Viva Voce votes
proceeded smoothly resulting to the election of the following set of officers:
PRESIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VICE-PRESIDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECRETARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TREASURER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUDITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BUSINESS MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P.R.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
The meeting culminated by a short speech delivered by the President-elect, Mrs.
which centred on the sorry state of our natural resources and on how the organization will be able to help in
addressing these issues by promoting environmental responsibility and socio-civic consciousness to the
entire municipality.
The attendance sheet is hereto attached and made an integral part hereof.
Prepared by:
Attested to:
Secretary
President

AMTI FARMERS ASSOCIATION

ATTENDANCE SHEET
(Organizational Meeting) (June 8, 2011 )
PRINTED NAME

ADDRESS

SIGNATURE

AMTI, BOLINEY
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AMTI, BOLINEY

Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
Province of Abra
MUNICIPALITY OF BOLINEY

AMTI FARMERS ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF THE PRESENTATION AND RATIFICATION OF THE
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS HELD ON JULY 18, 2011 AT
AMTI BARANGAY PLAZA
A. SHORT PRAYER
B. SINGING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
C. READING OF THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

D.
E.
F.
G.

READING OF THE AGENDA

MEETING PROPER
PRESENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
RATICATION / CEREMONIAL SIGNING

The meeting started with a short prayer led by Mrs.

, a respected member of the
organization and followed by the singing the National Anthem. Then the minutes of the previous meeting
was read by Mrs.
, since said minutes was unanimously approved the meeting
proceeded with the reading of the agenda which are as follows:
1. Presentation of the Constitution and By-Laws
2. Ratification/Ceremonial signing.
The Constitution and By-Laws was then presented by the Secretary to the body. Since no
questions were raised regarding it, the body proceeded to vote for its ratification. The Constitution and ByLaws was ratified by an overwhelming vote of all members.
The meeting adjourned with a speech of the Vice-President, who again echoed the importance of
environmental responsibility and socio-civic consciousness.

Prepared by:
Attested to:
Secretary
President

Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
Province of Abra
MUNICIPALITY OF BOLINEY

AMTI FARMERS ASSOCIATION

LIST OF OFFICERS
PRINTED NAME

ADDRESS

DESIGNATION

AMTI, BOLINEY

PRESIDENT

AMTI, BOLINEY

VICE-PRESIDENT

AMTI, BOLINEY

SECRETARY

AMTI, BOLINEY

TREASURER

AMTI, BOLINEY

AUDITOR

AMTI, BOLINEY

BUSINESS MANAGER

AMTI, BOLINEY

P.R.O.

Prepared by:

Attested to:
Secretary

President

Republic of the Philippines

Cordillera Administrative Region
Province of Abra
MUNICIPALITY OF BOLINEY

AMTI FARMERS ASSOCIATION

RESOLUTION NO.1
Series of 2011
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT
AND THE TREASURER
TO OPEN AN

ACCOUNT FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THEREBY

GRANTING UNTO THE SAME PERSONS THE AUTHORITY TO WITHDRAW
FROM SAID ACCOUNT THE NECESSARY AMOUNT APPROVED BY THE BODY
DULY SUPPORTED BY PERTINENT PAPERS AND DOCUMENTS TO FUND ITS
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, there is a need to open an account for the funds of the
organization that may be derived from the membership fees, dues and grants or
loans;
WHEREAS, as condition precedent authority must be granted unto its
President and Treasurer to undertake the necessary actions for said activities;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Amti Womens Club do hereby
authorizes the organizations President
and the Treasurer
to open an account for and in behalf of the organization and thereby granting unto
the same persons full authority to withdraw from said account the necessary
amount approved by the body, duly supported by pertinent papers and documents
to fund its projects and activities.
RESOLVED FINALLY, to furnish the concerned agencies a copy of this
resolution for their information and favourable consideration.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
Philippines

this

18th day of July 2011 at Amti, Boliney, Abra

ORGANIZATIONAL OFFICERS

President
Vice President

Secretary
Treasurer

Auditor
Business Manager

P.R.O.