The document outlines the constitution and by-laws of the English as a Second Language Advocates (ESLA) organization of the Surigao del Sur State University. It establishes the objectives of honing English communication skills and promoting camaraderie. It defines the membership as all English majors and outlines the elected officer positions and their duties. It also describes the process for meetings, members' rights, officers' responsibilities, amendments, and effectivity. The constitution and by-laws are presented for approval by the ESLA members.

1. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
June 23, 2016
THE ESLA MEMBERS
This University
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Warmest greetings of love and peace.
Pursuant to Article XI also known as Amendments in Section 1 reads that
the constitution and by-laws shall amend in the regular or special meeting
of the officers subject for endorsement and approval by the majority votes
of the members during the Assembly/Organizational Meeting.
It is for this reason that there is a dire need to present the just amended
and reviewed ESLA Constitution and By-Laws during the Special Meeting
of the ESLA officers dated June 23, 2016.
Attached is a copy of the ESLA Constitution and By-Laws subject for your
approval and confirmation to this general assembly.
Our gratefulness in advanced for your favorable response on this matter.
Thank you so much and More Power.
Very truly yours,
ANGELITO T. PERA
ESLA Mayor/Chair, Constitution Committee
Noted:
EVELYN T. BAGOOD
ESLA Adviser

2. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
PREAMBLE
We, the sovereign Members of English as Second Language Advocates ( ESLA)
of the Surigao del Sur State University-Main Campus, imploring the aid of divine
providence in order to establish an organization that shall embody our ideals and
aspirations, promoting and maintaining the sprit de corps and camaraderie among
students, conserving and developing our patrimony, securing to ourselves and our
posterity and the blessings of democracy, promoting social justice to ensure the dignity,
welfare and security of all students, do promulgate this Constitution and By-Laws.
We, the sovereign officers and members of English as a Second Language
Advocate ( ESLA) of the Surigao del Sur State University-Main Campus, imploring the
aid of divine providence in order to establish an organization that shall embody our
ideals and aspirations, promoting and maintaining the sprit de corps and camaraderie
among students, conserving and developing our patrimony, securing to ourselves and
our posterity and the blessings of democracy, promoting social justice to ensure the
dignity, welfare and security of all students, do promulgate this Constitution and By-
Laws.
Article 1
NAME OF OFFICE
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be known as English as Second
Language Advocates (ESLA).
Section 1. The name of the organization shall be known as English as Second
Language Advocate (ESLA).
Section 2. The office of this organization shall be established in Surigao del Sur State
University, College of Teacher Education, Main Campus, Tandag City.
Article II
OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. To hone the English Major students to effective communication in their
respective field of specialization
Section 1. To hone the English Major students to effective communication in their
respective field of specialization.
Section 2. To promote closer relationship among members and maintain the sprit de
corps and camaraderie among the members.
Section 3. To undertake projects and activities that can help improved the school and
students’ welfare.
Section 3. To undertake projects and activities that can help improve the Collegel and
students’ welfare.
Article III
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. All students of the College of Teacher Education taking up Bachelor of
Secondary Education Major in English is automatically a part of the ESLA organization.

3. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
Section 1. All students of the College of Teacher Education taking up Bachelor of
Secondary Education Major in English are automatically members of the English as a
Second Language Advocate (ESLA) organization.
Section 2. The membership fee of the organization is P 10.00 subject for endorsement,
amendment and approval provided with a legal basis such resolution.
Article IV
FUNDS
Section 1. The funds of the organization shall come from the following:
A. P 30.00 fines for those who violate some rules or not attending regular
meetings;
B. Other legitimate source of funds such as contribution or some fund raising;
C. There will be a consideration for those who have valid reasons like medical
conditions providing his/her evidence.
Article IV
FUNDS
Section 1. The funds of the organization shall come from the following:
A. P 30.00 fines for officers and members for not attending regular and special
meetings and general assemblies;
B. Other legitimate source of funds such as contribution or fund raising;
C. There will be a consideration for those who have valid reasons like medical
conditions providing his/her evidence.
(Subject for endorsement, amendment and approval provided with a legal basis such
resolution.)
Article V
OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall compose of Mayor, Vice-Mayor,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer Auditor, Assistant
Auditor, 2 Public Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-Arms,
Representatives by year level, Muse and Escort.
Section 1. The officers of this organization shall compose of Mayor, Vice-Mayor,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer Auditor, Assistant
Auditor, 2 Public Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-Arms,
Representatives by year level, Muse and Escort.
Section 2. Qualification of Officers of the English as Second Language Advocates, viz:
For Mayor and Vice Mayor (Only 3rd
year and 4th
year regular students can run for the
position). Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer Auditor,
Assistant Auditor, 2 Public Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-
Arms, 4 Representatives, Muse and Escort are elected seats of the organization.
Section 2. Qualification of Officers of the English as a Second Language Advocate, viz:
For Mayor and Vice Mayor (Only 3rd
year and 4th
year regular students can run for the
position). Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer Auditor,
Assistant Auditor, 2 Public Information Officers, 2 Business Managers, 2 Sergeant-at-
Arms, Representatives by year level, Muse and Escort are elected seats of the
organization.

4. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
Section 2. The officers of the organization shall be elected annually. In case any officers
will become incapacited the organization may choose another member to serve the
underserved.
Section 3. The officers of the organization shall be elected annually. In case any officers
will become incapacitated the organization may choose another member to serve the
underserved.
Article VI
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The Mayor has immediate management of the affairs of the organization.
He/she shall call and preside over the meeting, shall sign or countersign all payments,
contracts or instruments of the organization shall prepare and submit reports to the
organization regarding the achievements and shall perform other duties in hearing to
office.
Section 2. The Vice-Mayor shall act as the Mayor in case of the absence of Mayor and
perform other duties designated by the Mayor.
Section 3. The Secretary shall be the official record keeper of the organization. He/she
should keep all the records, writes the minutes of the meeting and performs other duties
required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of funds of the organization. He/she
shall be responsible in receiving and disbursing of the funds. Any amount received by
the Treasurer shall be issued with the corresponding receipt. No disbursement of the
funds shall be made without prior approval by the body. He/she shall perform other
duties required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 5. The Auditor shall examine and audit the book of account at least four times a
year and shall suspend or without payments of accounts incurred and in accordance
with the expressed policies of the organization and shall perform other duties required to
him/her by the Mayor.
Section 6. The Public Information Officers (P.I.O.s) shall perform the dissemination of
information to the officers and members in case of regular, special or urgent meeting of
the organization and shall perform other duties required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 7.The Business Manager shall execute the policies formulated, approved and
implemented by the organization and take all necessary steps which are deemed proper
on affecting the purposes of the organization. They shall plan ways and means to raise
funds and perform other duties required to him/her by the Mayor.
Section 8. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall take the responsibility in maintain peace, order
and decorum during meeting and other activities of the organization.
Section 8. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall take the responsibility in maintaining peace,
order and decorum during meeting and other activities of the organization.
Section 9. The Year Level Representatives shall represent/delegate their respective
year level during the regular and emergency meeting of the organization. He/she shall
propose policies and guidelines consistent with the By-Laws subject to the approval of
the General/Organizational Meeting.
Section 9. The Year Level Representatives shall represent/delegate their respective
year level during the regular and emergency meetings of the organization. He/she shall
propose policies and guidelines consistent with the Constitution and By-Laws.

5. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
Section 10. Muse and Escort shall represent in any beauty contest or search of the
organization and they shall hold the organization’s banner during parade.
Article VII
MEETINGS AND QUORUM
Section 1. The organization shall have a General Meeting every Friday of the month at
the given place and common free time of the members.
Section 1. The organization shall have a general assembly every Friday of the month at
the given place and common free time of the members with due permission with the
ESLA Adviser and CTE Dean.
Section 2. The officers of the organization shall have regular meeting every Wednesday
at 3:00 PM on the third week of the month.
Section 2. The officers of the organization shall have regular meeting every Wednesday
on the third week of the month.
Article VIII
RIGHTS OF THE MEMBERS
Section 1. All the members of the organization have the following rights:
a. To exercise the right to vote in all matters relating to the affairs of the
organization;
b. All members are eligible for an appropriate office;
c. To participate in all deliberation to express his/her views on matters relating the
affairs of the organization.
d. To be informed on matters taken/related to the organization.
e. To examine all records of the organization especially in financial matters.
Article IX
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 1. A Member shall have the following responsibilities:
a. To obey and comply with the By-Laws, rules and regulations that maybe
promulgated by the organization from time to time.
b. To attend all meetings, general assemblies, symposia, seminars, workshops and
other similar activities.
c. To pay all the payments regarding the funds of the organization.
Article X
ELECTIONS
Section 1. The election of the officers shall be held once a year in the month of June.
Article XI
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. The Constitution and By-Laws shall amend in the regular or special meeting
of the officers subject for endorsement and approval by the majority votes of the
members during the Assembly/Organizational Meeting.

6. Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO DEL SUR STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Teacher Education
Main Campus, Tandag City
Office of the English as Second Language Advocates
This Constitution and By -Laws is subject f or approv al during the 1st
ESLA Assembly slated on June 15, 2016.
Section 1. The Constitution and By-Laws shall amend in the regular or special meeting
of the officers subject for endorsement and approval by the majority votes of the
members during the General Assembly of the organization.
Section 2. If any portion or provisions of this Constitution and By-Laws is declared void
or unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall not be affected by
such declaration.
Article XII
EFFECTIVITY
Section 1. This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved Constitution Committee by virtue of per ESLA Resolution no. 1.
s.2016 also known as Approving the Constitution Committee for ESLA
Constitution and By-Laws, viz:
Angelito T. Pera Chairman
Michal Agudo Vice Chairman
Delight Montenegro Secretariat/Secretary
Pamela Mae Gaudicos Member
Gracel R. Gujilde Member
Jesidramea Boniao Member
Anmarie Ponlaon Member
Maridel Cenita Member
Maricar Jamora Member
Patrick Cuateron Member
Reynold Manzano Member
Mary Cris P. Quiñonez Member
Essie Koren M. Verano Member
Marjorie Rosete Member
Marissa Mozo Member
Gracel Mae Vasquez Member
Mark Brandon Serrano Member
Zeporah Estilo Member
Raphael Engaling Member
Dr. Evelyn T. Bagood Consultant
Dr. Nemesio T. Loayon Consultant
APPROVED