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CONSTITUTION
OFFICERS
MEMBERS
ONE YEAR ACTIVITY
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| This CONSTITUTION will be ammended this year 1999. K.O.A. O.L.F.P. CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the young boys of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, realizing the need to establish an organization for young boys that will serve as good examples among the youth of the parish, promote their welfare and foster a stronger solidarity among them in order to attain the unity for the advancement of our goals and aspiration based on spiritual, moral, social, and personal development on justice and democracy, do hereby by order in and promulgate this constitution. ARTICLE I NAME AND DOMICILE Section I. Name: This body shall be known as the Knights Of the Altar - Our Lady of Fatima Parish. It shall adapt the acronym K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. to identify and distinguish it from other religious organization. Section II. Logo: The K.O.A.- O.L.F.P. shall adapt this logo: Section III. Domicile: The office of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. shall be located at the O.L.F. Parish hall, O.L.F. church, Mariveles St. Mandaluyong City. ARTICLE II DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVES Section I. The K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. believes in the following: a. The access to the organization should be afforded to all in accordance with the rules and regulations of the organization. b. That the organization should be primarily centered on the full development of man’s spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and political potentials in order to realize a humane and human existence for all. c. That the organization shall serve the needs and aspirations of the youth linked in the parish. Section II. K.O.A.- O.L.F.P. aims : a. To promote and uphold brotherhood in Christ. b. To develop a sense of unity among its members. c. To adhere to the principles, practices, and processes and abide that majority prevails upon the minority. d. To instill a sense of responsibility among its members. e. To disseminate vital and relevant information in order to develop to individual as a whole. f. To coordinate with the different sectors and organizations in the parish for the purpose of maintaining a harmonious relationship. ARTICLE III DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBERS Section I. It shall be an obligation of the K.O.A. a. To observe and uphold the rules and regulations of the K.O.A.. b. To uphold the integrity of the K.O.A. organization. c. To support the K.O.A. officers, the respective chairman and subchairman of the different groupings. d. To be responsible and concerned about the various activities affecting them. e. To implement spiritual and moral development with extra -curricular participation that may help to promote development of who wholistic individual. ARTICLE IV DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS Section I. Parish Priest/Spiritual Director He holds over-all responsibilities for the K.O.A. over-all activities and projects. He meets us and gives us a short conference during our monthly Eucharistic celebration. He brings us closer to Christ through the Sacrament of confession and the Eucharist. Section II. The Spiritual Moderator/Animator He is directly responsible for the smooth running of the K.O.A.. He guide and supervise all our activities and projects, and ensures the proper growth and formation of all members. He calls the officers for by the monthly meetings. He joins our weekly meetings and gives us a conference every month. He prepares our monthly - Eucharistic celebration and other liturgical activities. He organizes our social recreational activity. He is ready to help us with timely advice, encouragement and corrections whenever the need arises. Section III. The President shall be the Chief Executive of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. . He shall : Preside over the meetings of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. . Co-sign all documents and communications of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P., along with the K.O.A. Moderator, his assistant moderator if the moderator is not in the position to do so, and the Parish Priest Adviser. Act as the official representative of the K.O.A. . Delegate work and responsibilities to the Vice-President or in the letter of any K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. officer. Meet with moderator, assistant moderator, the Parish Priest for relevant dialogues. Perform other functions inherent to his position. Section IV. The Vice-President shall: Assists the President and the letters administrative functions. Perform the duties of the President when the latter is incapacitated to perform other duties inherent to his position and exercise other functions delegated to him by the President. Section V. The Secretary shall: Be responsible for the sake keeping of the records and documents of the K.O.A. . Prepare a file communication and documents of the K.O.A. . Record the proceedings of the meeting of the K.O.A. . Section VI. The Treasurer shall: Prepare the budget. Keep fund in a safe place, and if withdrawn, shall need to co-sign with the President and shall be able to present legitimate receipts to cover for the disbursed amount. Shall submit financial reports to the President, the Moderator, the Parish Priest Adviser and the body general. Section VII. The Auditor shall: Audit the financial report of the treasurer and other financial report. Perform other duties inherent in his position and other duties that may be delegated to him by the President. Section VIII. P.R.O. shall: Handle all matters related to information regarding the activities of the K.O.A. . Keep the members informed of its activities and other meetings. Perform such other duties inherent to his position or other duties which may be delegated to him. Section IX. Group Leaders: Appointed by the moderator and they are responsible for each of the different groups. They preside over group-meeting discussions and activities. They check the attendance of the group members and gives a report to the Secretary. They select from the group members the regular contribution and submitted it to the Treasurer. ARTICLE V. Qualifications of Officers Section I. All bonafide members seeking elective positions in the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. must have the following qualifications: Must not be underdisciplinary probation. Must be an active member for at least six months in the organization. Must not be occupying any two positions in other mandated organizations. ARTICLE VI. Elections. Section I. Each set of officers shall have a tenure for two years after which elections will be held in January. Section II. The K.O.A. Animator and his assistant shall assign six members to act as the comission of elections one week before the elections. Section III. The leader of the commission on election should be the one to declare the winner. ARTICLE VII. Accountability of Officers. Section I. All officers of the K.O.A.-O.L.F.P. shall serve with the highest degree of responsibility, integrity and efficiency. Section II. No officer may be suspended from office for a period of more than 60 days. Section III. Any officer or member of the K.O.A.-O.L.F.P. may be removed from office by the K.O.A. Animator, moderator and the Parish Priest on any of the following grounds: a. Gross neglect of duty. b. Violation of any provision of this constitution, the rules and regulations of the organization. c. Gross misconduct. d. Malversation of K.O.A. funds. ARTICLE VIII. Tenure and Vacancy Section I. All officers of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. shall assume office after five days from the day of proclamation and shall serve for a term of two years and shall continue his tenure until a new set of officers are elected. If the position of the President of the K.O.A. shall be least vacant through resignation, disqualification or any other causes, it shall be filled up through the appointment of the K.O.A. Moderator. ARTICLE IX. Meetings and Conference Section I. Organization meetings shall be held by all elected officers with the moderator five days after the assumption of office to plan the program and activities of the organization with in the scope of two years. The regular meeting shall be held weekly by the K.O.A. President. A majority of all the officers and members of K.O.A. and with the presence of the moderator or his assistant must be present for the presiding officer to declare a quorum. ARTICLE X. Funds. Section I. The funds of the K.O.A. - O.L.F.P. shall come from the regular monthly dues (fee) of the one peso, to be collected from all members. Section II. From any other fund raising campaign that the K.O.A. may have like letters soliciting or donations, bote diario activities, Christmas caroling and the like, must have financial reports submitted to the body. ARTICLE XI. Recognition and Ceremonies. Section I. An annual recognition ceremony shall be held preferably at the year-end to give due recognition to one or two deserving Knights who have performed their duty to the church and the parish satisfactory and in one way contributed to the organization. Section II. Selection of the awardees shall be done by a majority of votes among the K.O.A. deciding votes of which shall come from the moderator, his assistant and the Parish Priest with the chairman of the Worship committee. |
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