MOAPTBET, INC.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
PREAMBLE
We, the member, of the Misamis Oriental Association of Private and Public Technology-Based Education and Training Institutions (MOAPTBET Institutions, Inc.) beseeching the aid of the Almighty God for guidance and direction in promoting and preserving the ideals, mission, goals and objectives of the association, enhancing the love of the country, bearing true allegiance to the Republic and strengthening our individual faith, do ordain and promulgate this BY LAWS.
Articles of Incorporation
First: The name of the said association shall be:
Misamis Oriental Association of Private and Public Technology-Based Education and Training Institutions (MOAPTBET Institutions, Inc.)
Second: Objectives and Purposes
Sec. 1. To create a venue wherein TVET administrators and trainers can cooperatively work together for the productive and total development of our Human Resources;
Sec. 2.To promote closer relationship and cooperation among Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions within the province of Misamis Oriental and the Island of Camiguin;
Sec. 3. To establish strategic partnership and linkages in improving the effective delivery of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for the development of our Human Resources;
Sec. 4. To convey to TESDA management all issues and concerns affecting the Technical Vocational Institutions as a whole in its implementation of TVET Programs.
Sec. 5. To work closely with TESDA in providing quality TVET in-line with the Millennium Development Goals and Poverty Alleviation agenda of the government.
Sec. 6. To cooperate and work with other agencies both government and private in the improvement and promotion of policies for the development of Technical Vocational Education and Training;
Sec. 7. To initiate programs that will promote and develop TVET through research studies and disseminate the same to proper authority;
Sec. 8. To promote and safeguard the interest and welfare of its members and the institution through the establishment of mutual support system;
Sec. 9. This association is purely social, fraternal, non-political, non-stock and non-profit organization.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
MEETING AND FORUM
Sec. 1. Semi-annual General Meeting will be held twice (2) within a year; the 1st on the 2nd Saturday of January and the 2nd, on the 2nd Saturday of July. Appointed time will be 8:00 in the morning. This meeting will need no notice or announcement as a matter of policy.
Election of officers will be done on the first meeting of the 4th year on the 2nd Saturday of January.
Sec. 2. Special meetings - shall be limited only two (2) within six (6) months or between two (2) general meetings.
Sec. 3. Notices – Notices of the time and place of semi-annual and special meetings of the members shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least two (2) weeks before the date set for such meetings. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting.
Sec. 4. Quorum - Quorum in General Meetings is whoever is present.
Sec. 5. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual meeting of the members shall be as follows:
a. Proof of service of the required notice of the meeting.
b. Proof of the presence of a quorum.
c. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting.
d. Unfinished business.
e. Report of the President.
f. Election of the Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
g. Other matters.
Sec. 6. Voting Proxy – each member shall be entitled to one vote, and he may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.
Article II
Board of Directors and Executive Officers
Sec. 1 The Board of Directors shall act as the highest policy making body of the association.
Sec. 2. The Board of Directors shall be composed of eleven (11) representatives nominated from different sectors of TVET programs.
Sec. 3. The eleven (11) representatives from TVET sectors shall be nominated and elected through the general assembly to the following executive positions: President (who will act as the Chairman of the Board); Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Public Relations Officer, and five (5) Board of Directors which will chair the following standing committees: Ways and Means, Laws and Amendments, Membership and Election, Special Projects, and Training and Development.
Sec. 4. Any vacancy in the Board shall be acted upon by the President through recommending a new member subject to the approval of 2/3 majority of all members of the board.
Sec. 5. All Board of Directors and Executive Officers shall serve for one (1) year or until their successors have been elected and qualified for a maximum of three (3) consecutive terms.
ARTICLE IV
FUNCTIONS & POWERS OF OFFICERS
Sec. 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. He shall preside in all meetings of the members of the association and the Board of Trustees. He shall execute all resolutions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members of each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.
Sec. 2. Vice President – The Vice President if qualified, shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the later and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Sec. 3. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees, in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the members’ register, correspondence files of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and work as the Board of Trustee may from time to time assign to him.
Sec. 4. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursements of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts. He shall also perform each other duties and functions as may be assigned to him from time to time by the Board of trustees. He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees.
Sec. 5. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine and verify the financial records submitted by the Treasurer and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.
Sec. 6. Public Relation Officer - shall promote the association and its activities; shall supervise the publication of a newsletter; shall perform other duties and functions designated by the Board of Trustees
Article V
Membership and Dues
Sec. 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualifications of an applicant for membership with the following classifications: Institutional Membership; Associate Membership; and Honorary Membership.
Sec. 2. Institutional Membership – This status is granted to a regular member institution whose primary purpose is to provide TVET programs duly registered and accredited by TESDA and is being represented by a focal person duly designated by the said institution; they shall be assessed FIVE HUNDRED (P500.00) PESOS annually.
Sec. 3. Associate Membership – This membership is extended to those individual or professional who is a practicing trainer or administrator handling or supervising community-based, enterprise-based, or school-based TVET programs; they will be assessed TWO HUNDRED (P200.00) PESOS annually or a lifetime fee of ONE THOUSAND (P1,000.00) PESOS to be paid in full.
Sec. 4. Honorary Membership – This membership is extended to those coordinating or regulatory government agencies whose primary purpose is to provide technical-vocational training and education and job generation, however subject to a board resolution; they shall be non-voting but can participate in all deliberations.
Sec. 5. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:
a. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
b. To be eligible to any elective office or appointed office of the association;
c. To participate in all deliberation/meetings of the association;
d. To avail of all the facilities of the association;
e. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours.
Sec. 6. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time;
b. To attend all meetings of the association;
c. To pay membership dues and other assessments of the association;
d. It is the duty of every member to render legal, social, civic assistance within the bounds of laws of the land.
ARTICLE VI
STANDING COMMITTEES
Sec. 1. The following committees shall be created and organized to facilitate other important activities of the association which will be chaired by the five (5) duly elected Board of Directors:
a. Ways and Means
b. Laws and Amendments
c. Special Projects
d. Membership and Election
e. Training and Development
ARTICLE VII
FUNDS
Sec. 1. Funds - The funds of the association shall be derived from annual dues and special assessment of members, gifts or donations.
Sec. 2. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association, whether by check or any other instrument shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of trustees may designate other signatories.
Sec. 3. Fiscal year – the fiscal year of the association shall be from May 1st to April 31 of each year.
ARTICLE VIII
CORPORATE SEAL
Sec. 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.
ARTICLE IX
General Provisions
Sec. 1. Violation of the foregoing provisions of the article shall be subject to fine to be imposed and approved by the Board of Directors without prejudice to any government action on the violators.
Sec. 2. Any officer who has committed acts contrary to and in violation of these by-laws, rules and regulations, resolutions and policies of the association shall be recalled from office after due notice and fair hearing by the Board of Directors. The officer so aggrieved may file an appeal to the General Membership which will resolve the appeal by a majority vote of the members constituting quorum.
Sec. 3. Complaints against any officer or member of the Board of Directors may be filed at least seven (7) members of the association.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
Sec. 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any provision thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the regular members and a majority vote of the Trustees at any regular or special meeting duly held for the purpose.
