The By-Laws of the International Youth Council Philippines

Pandaigdigang Sangguniang Kabataan

IYC Pilipinas 

Chapter Bylaws

Article I: Name

• The name of this Chapter will officially be called Pandaigdigang Sangguniang Kabataan (IYC Pilipinas) or the Philippine Chapter of the International Youth Council.
• In these bylaws, it will be referred to as the Chapter and the International Youth Council will be referred to as the IYC.

Article II: Purpose

• The Chapter will be organized and operated to serve the Filipino youth community.
• Chapter aims to inform, inspire, and support youth leadership in pursuit of the sustainable development practices as stated in the Millennium Development Goals though cross-cultural and intergenerational partnerships as well as strategic initiatives.

Article III: Membership

• In accordance with IYC Policy, Chapter membership will be open to everyone regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, national origin, economic status, sexual orientation, and/or disability.

• All Chapter members must be registered IYC members and have official IYC profiles on the IYC website - http://www.internationalyoutcouncil.com.
• The recommended age range for individuals to hold elected office is 14 to 28. However, there are no age restrictions to IYC Chapter membership

Article IV: Chapter Council & Committees

The Chapter Council consists of the following officers:

• National Chairperson
  • Presides over chapter meetings and ensure progress is in line with the schedule and objectives of the chapter council and its agenda; and 
  • Ensures chapter and its officers/committees are following IYC guidelines; and 
  • Officially represents the IYC Pilipinas Chapter to IYC international gathering or conferences. 

• Executive Secretary 
  • Record and track minutes of chapter meetings;
  • Notify IYC Executive Board of updates and changes in chapter bylaws; and
  • Acts as Chairperson in the event of absence.

• Program Officer 
  • Oversees operations of the Programs Committee;
  • Plans the national resource mobilization program; and
  • Plans logistics and arrangements for chapter meetings, conventions and outside activities.

• Finance Officer
  • Oversees operations of the Finance Committee;
  • Maintains financial records of the Chapter and pays bills; and
  • Responsible of sending quarterly (every three months) financial reports/updates to IYC Executive Board

• Public Relations Officer 
• Oversees operations of the Public Relations Committee;
• Coordinates public outreach and mobilization as well as updates campaign status of Chapter on IYC network; and
• Maintain contact information and profiles of members and coordinate membership drives.

• Policy Reform Officer
  • Oversees operations of the Policy Reform & Research Committee;
  • Gathers pertinent information on policies relating to youth development; and
  • Ensure that policy recommendations are drafted well.

• Island Convenors
  • Four (4) appointed positions by the National Chairperson:
    • NCR Convenor – Oversees activities in the National Capital Region
    • Luzon Convenor – Oversees activities in Luzon, Northern Philippines
    • Visayas Convenor – Oversees activities in Visayas, Eastern/Western Philippines
    • Mindanao Convenor – Oversees activities in Mindanao, Southern Philippines
  • Coordinates national activities and ensures membership retention nationwide

• The Secretary Position may be (i) assumed by any of the mandatory officer positions (ii) assumed by any of the additional officer positions (iii) or a separately appointed position.
• Each Officer, with the exception of the Secretary Position if appointed separately, will serve as Chair for their respective committees.
• If appointed separately, the Secretary will be a member of the Chapter Council
• No person will serve the same position more than two consecutive years. Each of the Officers of the Chapter must be a member of the IYC.

Article V: Rotation on Chapter Meetings

• Officers will rotate duties in leading chapter meetings. Rotation of duties may be on a bi-monthly basis.

Article VI:  Additional and/or Temporary Officers and Committees

• The Chapter Council is permitted to create a permanent or temporary officer(s)/committee(s) as appropriate to address any outstanding role or responsibility.

Article VII: Meetings & Activities

• Meetings must be held only in places that are accessible and open to all members of the Chapter.
• Meetings and activities must be publicly advertised as written (ie, flyer) or via electronic medium (ie, website)

Article VIII: Chapter Elections

• Elections will be held once a year every 15th of April.
• Term of newly elected leadership will begin exactly one month after elections. The start of new term begins every 15th of May.
• The Officers will be elected by a majority of votes cast the Chapter members at an annual election.
• If there is vacancy between elections, the Chapter Council may appoint someone to fill the assume responsibility of the vacated Officer position until the next election.

Article IX: Relationship to IYC Global Community

•  IYC Chapters are expected actively contribute to the online IYC network by one or more of the following monthly: 

1. Status of ongoing projects or campaigns 
2. Sharing best practices of project management and development 
3. Blog posts of youth development and/or sustainable development  
4. Photos of chapter activities 
5. Sharing of information and related activities of IYC Pilipinas on its advocacy campaigns.

Article X: Publications & Communications

• In matters of publications and communication, Chapter will adhere to Public Positions and Statements Policy under the International Youth Council's Chapter Policies and Procedures.

Article XI: Social Media

• In adherence to Social Media and Brand Recognition Policy under the International Youth Council's Chapter Policies and Procedures, the Chapter will create:

1. Facebook Group called – “IYC - Pilipinas (Pandaigdigang Sangguniang Kabataan)”
2. Twitter Account called - “IYCPilipinas”

• Chapter Facebook group will follow Official IYC Facebook Group – International Youth Council – to stay connected to latest news and updates.

• Chapter Twitter account will follow official Twitter Account - @IYCUpdates – to stay connected to latest news and updates.

Article XII: Dissolution of Chapter

• Failure to adhere to these Bylaws may result in suspension of the Chapter, as determined by the International Youth Council Executive Board.