TourSM Sciety Constitutions and By-Laws 1
TourSM Sciety Constitutions and By-Laws 1
TourSM Sciety Constitutions and By-Laws 1
ARTICLE I: PREAMBLE
TourSM is derived from the word "tourism", is an acronym for Tourism Student Movers
as this is a society representing tourism students of NU Laguna which aim to be the
catalysts of programs and activities towards the development of its membership, hence
carrying the word "movers" in its name.
Section 1: The members of this organization shall be limited to the students who are
currently enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management at NU – Laguna.
Section 1: President
● Call for a meeting if necessary.
● The one who must guide the organization.
Section 2: Vice President for Academics
In case of absence of the President, the Vice President for Academics
shall be the one who will take the position of the President temporarily.
The one who guides the organizations when it come to academic
activities.
Section 3: Vice President for Special Events / Non - Academics
● The one who must lead the organization during non – academic
activities.
Section 4: Vice President for Communications
Facilitate Information dissemination of the organization’s update,
project, continuity and endeavors.
Handles the social media accounts of the organizations.
Section 5: Vice President for Graphics & Media
Responsible for all the public materials and documentation during the
events.
Section 6: Vice President for Finance
● Responsible of keeping the funds of the organization.
● Make a finance report every month to keep track of the organization’s
funds.
Section 7: Vice President for Auditing
● Double-check or Audit the treasurer’s work in terms of keeping and
itemizing accounts and funds.
Section 8: General Secretary
● Keep all the files of the organization.
● Record the minutes of the meeting.
● Check the attendance of every member during meetings.
Section 9: Batch/Class Representatives
● Responsible for keeping updated the year level they are representing.
Section 1: Mission
Section 2: Vision
3.1 Excellence. Tourism Student Society Movers Organization believes that teamwork,
creativity, and entrepreneurial skills achieve excellence. We are committed to the
continuous enhancement of our programs, services, and our organization's professional
growth.
3.2 Integrity. By upholding the highest standards and values that guide our
organization, the organization model integrity demonstrating honesty, ethical behavior,
and responsibility in all programs and services.
3.3 Leadership. We provide opportunities to build leadership skills that will enable
Tourism Management students in their respective communities to create positive
change.
The Organization highly values the presence of its members with utmost permission
to negotiate on the frequency of their participation. No record of offense shall be given
to any member who in any case cannot attend or participate the activities of the
organization. Nevertheless, the following accounts are highly commended and are to be
considered:
1. Commitment to help one another in times of difficulties so that no one should left
behind.
2. Strengthen the capabilities of any member of the Tourism Management.
3. Maintain to be committed in the organization at all times.
4. Responsible in waving Gold and Blue inside and outside of the Campus.
ARTICLE X: ELECTION
Section 1: Election
a. Elections shall be made annually during the Annual General Assembly of each
Academic Year.
c. Votes shall be cast by secret ballot; however, when there is only one candidate for an
office, a motion may be made to elect the candidate by acclamation.
d. The Organization shall vote/elect the following officers: President, Vice President for
Academics, Vice President for Non – Academics/Special events, Vice President for
Communications, Vice President for Graphics and Media, Vice President for Finance,
Vice President for Auditing and General Secretary.
f. Board members are NOT elected officials. Thus, students from Tourism Management
who are currently BLUE SCHOLARS will be automatically be part of Organization’s
Officers as Board Member.
Each elected officers shall take office right after the Annual General Assembly and
serve a one-year term and maybe re-elected to the same office for an additional one-
year term.
Section 3: Qualifications
b. Shall not have any record from the Guidance Office. Thus, running officers must have
a good moral character.
e. Must pass an Intent Letter to be evaluated by the Organization’s Adviser and Current
Officers.
c. Not involved nor have been involved in any position or affiliation from the previous
and upcoming office term.
e. Shall announce the election results before the General Assembly ends.
Section 1: If there will be a vacancy for the position of President, Vice President for
Academics shall be the Acting President of the organization until the date of Special
Election for the Position of President.
Section 2: If there will be any vacancy for the rest of the positions, the Executive
Committee shall appoint an Acting Officer for the office until the date of Special Election
for the vacant position/s.
ARTICLE XII: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TourSM is derived from the word "tourism", is acronym for Tourism Student Movers as
this is a society representing tourism students of NU Laguna with aim to be the catalysts
of programs and activities towards the development of its membership, hence carrying
the word "movers" in its name.
Section 2: Management of Affairs – The organization’s matters shall be accomplished
by the officers as being mentioned by these by-laws.
Section 3: Logo –
The overall organization’s logo is themed to the National University’s Colors which are
blue and gold. The NU logo represents as the campus itself where the students are
molded, upskilled, and educated to go upward and beyond their aspirations as the
placement of the paper airplane. As for the paper airplane, it typifies the developing
stage of a student to become their very best (Real Airplane).
Section 1: Selection
Section 2: Notice
All members shall be given early notice of the proposed amendment not less than five
(5) days before the meeting by the Vice President for Communications. (There will be
changes of time or the time will be prolonged to the following meeting).
All regulations, rules, laws, and other issuances which are unstable or varying with the
term of this act are by this means annulled or modified carefully and appropriately.
This will take effect once the proposals are approved by the board of members of the
institution.
Certified correct by:
APPROVED BY: