ARTICLE I: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. This membership of Faculty Association shall consist of full-time faculty (voting) and Adjunct faculty (non-
voting).
ARTICLE II: PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES
Section 1. To serve as an organization through which members may discuss and interpret matters concerning the
faculty, while advocating for the faculty body, not majority or individual, when discussing those concerns or questions.
Section 2. To maintain working relationships between the Cape Fear Community College Administration (Executive
Team), supporting the vision of the institution in order to enhance the effectiveness and quality of the College.
Section 3. To effectively communicate all pertinent information between faculty members, officers, and the executive
team in a respectful and constructive manner in line with the faculty mission and handbook.
Section 4. To participate in planning the educational programs and in developing educational policy.
Section 5. To provide support, encouragement, and advice to other members in the best interest of the college
mission and goals.
ARTICLE III: OFFICERS
Section 1. The Faculty Association will be governed by four officers: past president, president, vice president,
secretary.
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Section a. Officers are full time faculty members
Section b. Terms of Service:
President, 2-year term, elected odd year
Vice President, 2-year term, elected even year
Secretary, 2-year term, elected even year (includes parliament role)
Past President, 1-year term
Section c. Officers will be nominated and voted by full time faculty. If only one nominee for an office, they are elected
by default.
Section 3. Vacancies in elected officers shall be filled by the association president; those officers so appointed will
serve until the next bi-annual election. Before resigning, the association president may appoint their replacement.
Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities, defined by officer role in the bylaws of the association
ARTICLE IV: REPRESENTATIVES
Section 1. The Faculty Association will have one Representative for each division of Academic Affairs. There are five
divisions defined: (1) General Education & Sciences, (2) Arts & Humanities, (3) Career & Technical Education, (4) Health
Sciences, (5) Associate Dean of Instructors/Cont. Ed
Section 2. Representatives are not considered Faculty Association Officers Section 3. Representatives are nominated
and elected by their own division annually
ARTICLE V: MEETING
Section 1. Membership Meetings.
Section a. Three regular membership meetings shall be held each semester during fall and spring semester, alternating
one meeting at each location: Downtown and North and Virtual.
Section b. Regularly scheduled times will be announced the beginning of semester. May be cancelled with 24-hour
notice by majority vote of executive committee. Special guests may attend by request or invitation, closed session
reserved for faculty members only. President can call special meeting.
Section c. Agendas and minutes will be made available for all official meetings.
Section 2. Quorum will be considered for officer meetings, and /or Faculty Association meetings. Other gatherings are
not applicable. During meeting, Quorum is considered 2/3 of those attending for approval of minutes and motions.
Section 3. Officer Meeting will consist of the four officers of the Faculty Association
ARTICLE VI – CODE OF CONDUCT
Section 1. Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that always reflects on the faculty association
and the college in a positive manner.
Section 2. Members are role models for the membership, college, students, community, and profession
Section 3. All Statements on behalf of Faculty Association will be only made by the Faculty Association president and
will reflect the majority opinion of the faculty.
Section 4. Faculty will support the mission of the Faculty Association while having an invested interest in the college
mission and goals first and foremost.
ARTICLE VII– GENERAL VOTING
Section 1. Each full-time faculty member will have one vote
Section 2. Voting will occur using CFCC email. One electronic vote per full time member, affirmative vote of a simple
majority of the Membership voting to be effective, unless otherwise noted.
Section 3. Specific Circumstances may warrant anonymous voting
ARTICLE VIII: ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing Committees
Section a. Executive Committee. Comprised of Faculty Association officers and representatives of association.
Section b. The Constitution and Bylaws Committee. Association president nominates chair. Chair solicits five members
from each division. Meets once a semester or by special circumstance.
Section c. Adjunct Faculty Committee. Comprised of adjunct/part time faculty. Reports directly to the VP of the Faculty
Association.
Section d. Staff Committee. Representatives by various areas of college as committee members directly involved in
Student Services. VP of Faculty Association is chair.
Section e. Adhoc committees may be established and abolished by 2/3 vote of Executive Committee.
ARTICLE IX– FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Section 1. Controls and Procedures when applicable
Section 2. Faculty Scholarship are part of Foundation Scholarships
ARTICLE X: AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Controls and Procedures established for proposals by members
Section 2. Proposed Amendments shall go to a Standing Bylaws/Constitution Committee for consideration and when
applicable voted by membership
ARTICLE XI: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. This Constitution shall have been presented to the Membership of the Faculty Association and shall be
ratified by a majority vote thereof those voting.
Section 2. Any amendment to this Constitution shall be attached hereto and made part hereof for all purposes.
Section 3. This Constitution and any amendments and changes hereto shall be kept on record and be available to any
Member.
Section 4. Bylaws may be used to support this Constitution.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
Article 1. NAME. The club shall be known as "SAN ISIDRO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY CLUB".
Article II. OFFICE. San Isidro National High School, Libmanan, Camarines Sur is the office of the club.
Article III. PURPOSE. The general purposes of this club are:
Section 1. Promote the welfare of teachers.
Section 2. Foster harmonious relationship/ healthy environment among teachers.
Section 3. Assist the members in times of disasters.
Section 4. Promote unity and cooperation among the members toward the attainment of its objectives.
Section 5. To help promote the development of a free and efficient work force with common interest and with
reasonable degree of condition.
Article IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Only Regular-Permanent Teachers shall be member of the club.
Section 2. Teachers shall be those with or without teaching loads but are classified as such in his/her appointment.
Section 3. Teachers who are actually teaching in the school shall be automatically become bonafide members of
the
club.
Section 4. A membership fee of 100.00 shall be charged each member at the start of the school year or upon
appointment as in the case of new teachers.
Section 5. Termination of membership is upon resignation, transfer, or retirement from service.
Article V. OFFICERS
Section 1. A president, a vice-president, a secretary, a treasurer, an auditor, a P.I.O., two business managers,
two sergeant at arms, and a muse and escort shall be elective officers of the club.
Article VI. EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1. Elective officers of the club shall constitute the executive board.
Section 2. It shall be the policy-making body of the club.
Article VII. ELECTION
Section 1. The members of the executive board shall be elected by members in a meeting called for the purpose.
Section 2. The officers-elect shall take office immediately after the confirmation of their election.
Section 3. The term of office shall be two years and no officer shall serve for more than two consecutive terms
in the same post.
Section 4. In the event of disqualification or resignation of an officer, the club may elect a successor who shall
serve for the unexpired term.
Article VIII. MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular meeting of the board shall be held every last Friday of the month.
Section 2. Special meetings of the board shall be called anytime as need arises.
Section 3. Meeting with all the members maybe called by the president provided that a notice of this meeting
has been given to the members at least one day prior to the meeting.
Article IX. VOTING
Section 1. Each member shall be entitled to cast a vote.
Section 2. There shall be no voting by proxy.
Article X. FUNDS
Section 1. Each member shall be asked to contribute an nnual fee to be determined by the board aside from the
membership fee of 100.00.
Section 2. The annual fee shall be payable in July.
Article XI. AMENDMENTS
Section 1. No amendment shall be made to this constitution except at any meeting by a two-thirds vote of the
members
present.
Section 2. No amendment shall be made unless a written notice signed by the president and the secretary including
the proposed amendments have been given each member at least 5 days prior to the meeting.
Article XII. MUTUAL AID SYSTEM
Section 1. There shall be a mutual aid system created.
Section 2. A special committee shall be created by the board to formulate and implement the mutual aid system.
Article XIII. TRANSITORY PROVISION
Section 1. This constitution shall take effect immediately after the adoption and approval by a majority of the
members present in the meeting called for the purpose.
Section 2. The incumbent officers prior to the adoption of this constitution shall continue to hold office until a new
set of officers or successors shall have been duly elected.
BY-LAWS:
Article 1: ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers shall be elected by open ballot at a meeting called for the purpose. One ballot shall be
cast by each member. A majority of the ballots to cast shall decide the election.
Section 2. Candidates for the office shall be nominated on the floor.
Article 2. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President
a. Shall preside at all meetings of the board on general or special meetings.
b. Shall call special meetings of the club or board when necessary or when requested to do so by the
board.
c. Shall sign all official documents and papers of the club.
d. Shall perform such duties as are usually attached to the office of the president.
Section 2. The Vice-President
a. Shall have all the powers and perform all the duties of the president in the absence of the latter.
b. Shall perform duties/responsibilities delegated to him by the president.
Section 3. The Secretary
a. Shall keep records of the proceedings of the executive board meetings and general or special meetings.
b. Shall submit a report of the activities of the club and of the executive board to the annual meeting and
upon its adoption the board shall present a copy of this report to the members.
c. Shall issue and sign all official documents and notices of the club and perform such other duties
as are usually attached to the office of the secretary.
Section 4. The Treasurer
a. Shall collect the annual fee from the member.
b. Shall deposit the funds of the club in a recognized depository bank and shall disburse these funds.
c. Shall keep record of all money received and disbursed.
d. Shall see to it that all obligations of the club shall be approved by the board.
e. Shall submit a report of the financial condition of the club to the meeting of the club/board.
f. Shall jointly make deposits and withdrawals with the president.
Section 5. The Auditor
a. Shall audit from time to time the book of accounts of the club.
b. Shall perform functions as are attached to the office of the auditor.
Section 6. The Public Information Officer
a. Shall supervise and place the news releases of the club and shall publish all special activities conducted
by the club in some local or national papers.
Section 7. The Business Managers
a. Shall manage all affairs of the club and such other functions as are attached to the office of the business
managers.
Section 8. The Muse & Escort
a. Shall present and perform ceremonial functions.
Section 9. The Members
Every bonafide member shall enjoy the right to:
a. Vote
b. Hold office
c. Be informed of the club's affair and obligations
d. Examine the book of account
e. All grievances
Article XIII. QUORUM
A majority of the members of the club present shall constitute the quorum for the transaction of business.
Article XIV. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The Robert Rule's of Order shall govern in all cases.
Article XV. ORDER OF BUSINESS
The following order of business shall govern the meetings of the club:
a. Call to order
b. Reading of minutes or previous regular or special meetings.
c. Minutes of the board.
d. Correspondence
e. Committee Report
f. Treasurer's Report
g. Unfinished business
h. New business
i. Adjournment