BYLAWS OF
[NAME OF STUDENT ORGANIZATION]
Article I. Name and Purpose
Section 1. Name. The name of the organization shall be
[organization name].
Section 2. Purpos. The purpose of [organization name] shall be to:
a) Bring students together through organized activities
that are consistent with the purpose, ideals and policies
of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines
(TSSP);
b) Develop and enhance its organization’s and members’
knowledge and understanding of transportation
engineering, planning and science;
c) Enrich member’s learning and practical knowledge in
transportation through linkage, exchange and
collaboration with transportation experts, educators,
practitioners and institutions; and
d) Engage in initiatives and undertakings that promote
transportation science, justice, and safety.
Article II. Affiliation with TSSP
Section 1. Affiliation. Pursuant to the above purpose, the
organization shall associate or affiliate itself with the
TSSP, which is a: (i) a scientific and research society duly
registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) as a non-stock and non-profit
corporation; and (ii) whose purpose, ideals and
programs are aligned with those of the organization.
Section 2. Nature of Affiliation with TSSP. Membership in the
student organization is separate and distinct from
membership in TSSP. The organization and its members
shall not consider or represent themselves as members
in TSSP but only as an affiliate or one that is simply
associated with TSSP. Neither the organization nor its
individual members shall, by reason of the affiliation
with TSSP, be entitled to membership and enjoyment of
rights, titles and benefits granted to TSSP members.
The individual members of the organization are
nevertheless encouraged to apply and become:
(i) student members of TSSP by applying directly as such with
the TSSP; or
(ii) associate or regular members of TSSP by applying directly
as such with the TSSP after graduating from the Higher
Education Institution (identified in Section 1, Article III).
a) The organization, its officers and members shall uphold
and protect the integrity and good name of TSSP at all
times.
b) The organization, its officers and members shall not
commit any act or enter into any agreement or
arrangement that would, directly or indirectly, (i) violate
its affiliation with TSSP; (ii) be in conflict with the
interest, purpose, ideals, position, stand or policies of
TSSP; or (iii) cause damage to TSSP.
c) Faculty Advisor. The organization shall choose and
appoint a faculty member from the Learning Institution
who shall act as the organization’s advisor (the “Faculty
Advisor”) in relation the organization’s affiliation with
TSSP. The Faculty Advisor should be a full-time faculty
member of the Learning Institution and shall have been
designated, appointed or chosen as such according to
the requirements and practices of the Learning
Institution. The Faculty Advisor must also be a regular
or lifetime member of and a member in good standing in
TSSP. The organization may however choose another
faculty member who may advise the organization on
matters not related to the TSSP affiliation (the
“Organization Advisor”).
Article III. Membership
Section 1. Eligibility. Membership in the [organization name] shall
be open to all currently enrolled students at [name of
the Learning Institution] (the “Higher Education
Institution”) who are interested in transportation
engineering, planning and science.
Section 2. Membership Categories
a) General Members – All enrolled students are eligible for general membership.
b) Executive Committee – An elected Executive
Committee shall oversee the organization’s activities.
Members interested in serving on the Executive
Committee must be general members in good standing.
Section 3. Voting Rights. All general members shall have the right
to vote in organizational matters, including elections
and amendments to these Bylaws.
Article IV. Leadership and Governance
Section 1. Executive Committee
a) The Executive Committee shall be composed of the
following officers:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
b) Officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of
the general members.
c) The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the
overall governance, planning and execution of the
organization, its affairs and activities.
d) Executive Committee may create such other
committees that would be responsible for the planning
and executing the organization’s affairs, rules and
policies in relation to elections, membership, vacancies,
and finances, among others. The Executive Committee
shall however retain its authority to supervise and
control said committees including their composition.
Section 2. Meetings
a) General meetings shall be held regularly to discuss
organizational matters and provide opportunities for
member engagement.
b) Special meetings may be called by the Executive
Committee or upon request by a majority of general
members.
Article V. Finances
Section 1. Budget
a) The Executive Committee shall create and maintain a
budget for the organization.
b) The Treasurer shall oversee financial transactions and
report on the organization’s financial status at general
meetings
Section 2. Funding. The organization may seek funding
through various means, including fundraising events,
grants, and sponsorships, to support its operations
and activities.
Article VI. Amendments
Section 1. Proposals. Amendments to these Bylaws may be
proposed by the Executive Committee or any general
member.
Section 2. Approval. Amendments to these Bylaws shall be
approved by a two-thirds vote of the general members
present at a general meeting.
Article VII. Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of [Organization Name], any remaining assets shall be distributed to a transportation-related society, organization or charitable organization chosen by the Executive Committee.
Article VII. Ratification
These Bylaws shall be ratified by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the general members present at the inaugural meeting of [Organization Name].
Article VIII. Adoption and Effective Date
These Bylaws shall become effective upon ratification and shall supersede any previous Bylaws of [Organization Name].
