Article I
Name of Organization:
The official name of the organization is Social Ethics Society.
Article II
Vision:
To become a vibrant and active community of philosophy and ethics scholars, teachers, researchers, and graduate students who seek to contribute to the realization of a moral and progressive global society.
Article III
Goals
The Social Ethics Society aspires to be:
1. An unfailing fortress of truth and moral integrity in Philippine society.
2. An engaged center for philosophical reflection and discourse in the Philippines.
3. An active collaborator with civil society and state actors on social concerns.
4. An organization that works to improve local scholarship in Mindanao.
Article IV
Mission:
1. To organize lectures, training programs, conferences, and workshops on ethics and philosophy;
2. To develop research modules on applied ethics, social science, political ethics, women empowerment, and economic ethics;
3. To publish journals, books, and position papers on pressing and important local and national issues;
4. To engage with local non-government organizations and state actors on social advocacy and other relevant programs.
Article V
Officers of Social Ethics Society:
1. President – The president shall be the head of the organization; He or she shall act as the presiding officer in all meetings of the the organization and the General Membership; He or she shall be responsible for all the programs, projects and activities of the organization;
2. Vice President – The Vice President shall preside the meeting in the absence of the president; He or she shall assume the presidency in case of resignation or removal from office;
3. Secretary – The secretary shall keep all the records and minutes of meetings of the organization. He/she shall prepare all notices during meetings and assemblies; He/she shall keep all records of members; He/she shall be responsible on all matters pertaining to the Securities and Exchange Commission; He/she shall coordinate efforts with other scholarly organizations and other related groups; He or she shall perform the tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the president or the board;
4. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be in charge of all the financial matters of the organization; He/she shall collect all payments and membership dues and keep records on the same;
5. Auditor - The auditor shall examine all the financial records of the organization and perform a regular audit of its funds to ensure that it complies with the standards of transparency and accountability;
6. Public Information Officer – The Public Information Officer shall be in charge in announcing events and activities of the organization, both in print and online;
7. Consultant - The Consultant shall recommend programs and concepts to the organization; He or she serves as an adviser to the President and to the Board; He or she shall be selected by the Board of Directors in a meeting; The consultant shall be recommended by the President of the organization; He/she shall attend the meeting of the Board;
8. Board Members (3) - The Board will consist of a Chairman and two members elected at large; the SES president shall appoint the members of the BOD who will select among themselves a chairman.
Article VI
Term of Office
The term of office for all officers shall be three (3) years. Official may run for re-election without term limits.
Article VII
Bodies of the Organization
1. General Membership – The General Membership shall consist of all registered members of the organization. The General membership meeting shall be presided by the President.
2. Programs and Projects Committee – The Programs and Projects Committee shall plan, propose and implement programs and projects which aim to realize the goals of the organization. The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board for a two-year term.
3. Research and Publication Committee – The Research and Publication Committee shall plan, develop and implement publications, both print and online, for the benefit of the general membership. It shall also promote the writing, printing and publication of books by the members of the organization.
Article VIII
Meetings
1. The officers of the organization shall meet on a quarterly basis or upon the discretion of the president. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum.
2. All members shall meet in a General Assembly at least once a year. The presence of 20% of all members shall constitute a quorum.
Article IV
Mission:
1. To organize lectures, training programs, conferences, and workshops on ethics and philosophy;
2. To develop research modules on applied ethics, social science, political ethics, women empowerment, and economic ethics;
3. To publish journals, books, and position papers on pressing and important local and national issues;
4. To engage with local non-government organizations and state actors on social advocacy and other relevant programs.
Article V
Officers of Social Ethics Society:
1. President – The president shall be the head of the organization; He or she shall act as the presiding officer in all meetings of the the organization and the General Membership; He or she shall be responsible for all the programs, projects and activities of the organization;
2. Vice President – The Vice President shall preside the meeting in the absence of the president; He or she shall assume the presidency in case of resignation or removal from office;
3. Secretary – The secretary shall keep all the records and minutes of meetings of the organization. He/she shall prepare all notices during meetings and assemblies; He/she shall keep all records of members; He/she shall be responsible on all matters pertaining to the Securities and Exchange Commission; He/she shall coordinate efforts with other scholarly organizations and other related groups; He or she shall perform the tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the president or the board;
4. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be in charge of all the financial matters of the organization; He/she shall collect all payments and membership dues and keep records on the same;
5. Auditor - The auditor shall examine all the financial records of the organization and perform a regular audit of its funds to ensure that it complies with the standards of transparency and accountability;
6. Public Information Officer – The Public Information Officer shall be in charge in announcing events and activities of the organization, both in print and online;
7. Consultant - The Consultant shall recommend programs and concepts to the organization; He or she serves as an adviser to the President and to the Board; He or she shall be selected by the Board of Directors in a meeting; The consultant shall be recommended by the President of the organization; He/she shall attend the meeting of the Board;
8. Board Members (3) - The Board will consist of a Chairman and two members elected at large; the SES president shall appoint the members of the BOD who will select among themselves a chairman.
Article VI
Term of Office
The term of office for all officers shall be three (3) years. Official may run for re-election without term limits.
Article VII
Bodies of the Organization
1. General Membership – The General Membership shall consist of all registered members of the organization. The General membership meeting shall be presided by the President.
2. Programs and Projects Committee – The Programs and Projects Committee shall plan, propose and implement programs and projects which aim to realize the goals of the organization. The members of the Committee shall be appointed by the Board for a two-year term.
3. Research and Publication Committee – The Research and Publication Committee shall plan, develop and implement publications, both print and online, for the benefit of the general membership. It shall also promote the writing, printing and publication of books by the members of the organization.
Article VIII
Meetings
1. The officers of the organization shall meet on a quarterly basis or upon the discretion of the president. A simple majority shall constitute a quorum.
2. All members shall meet in a General Assembly at least once a year. The presence of 20% of all members shall constitute a quorum.
3. The Board of Directors of the Social Ethics Society shall meet upon the discretion of the chairman of the BOD or the SES President.
Article IX
Membership
1. Membership shall be on an individual basis. The President, the officers, or any member may invite potential members to join the organization; Attendance to its annual conferences or an event sanctioned by the SES is a requisite for membership.
2. All members must be a graduate student in philosophy or a graduate in the field of philosophy or the social sciences, a teacher of philosophy or the social sciences, or a researcher in a related field mentioned above;
3. All new members shall be approved by the Board of Directors in a regular meeting after the conduct of its annual conference; attendance to the SES conference does not mean automatic membership to the organization.
4. All members shall pay an annual due of 500.00 to the Treasurer of SES; The said fee shall be included in the registration fees of the annual conferences of the SES. The amount collected shall become the trust fund of the SES.
Article X
Resignation, Removal and Discipline of Members
1. Officers or members who seek to resign from their position shall submit a letter to the President; the President in case of his or her resignation, shall submit a letter to the board.
2. All members are expected to act with the highest moral standards; A member may be removed or expelled from the organization based on the following grounds upon the final judgment of the BOD:
a. Dishonesty including plagiarism
b. Dereliction of duty
c. Involvement in fraud
d. Sexual harassment
Article IX
Membership
1. Membership shall be on an individual basis. The President, the officers, or any member may invite potential members to join the organization; Attendance to its annual conferences or an event sanctioned by the SES is a requisite for membership.
2. All members must be a graduate student in philosophy or a graduate in the field of philosophy or the social sciences, a teacher of philosophy or the social sciences, or a researcher in a related field mentioned above;
3. All new members shall be approved by the Board of Directors in a regular meeting after the conduct of its annual conference; attendance to the SES conference does not mean automatic membership to the organization.
4. All members shall pay an annual due of 500.00 to the Treasurer of SES; The said fee shall be included in the registration fees of the annual conferences of the SES. The amount collected shall become the trust fund of the SES.
Resignation, Removal and Discipline of Members
1. Officers or members who seek to resign from their position shall submit a letter to the President; the President in case of his or her resignation, shall submit a letter to the board.
2. All members are expected to act with the highest moral standards; A member may be removed or expelled from the organization based on the following grounds upon the final judgment of the BOD:
a. Dishonesty including plagiarism
b. Dereliction of duty
c. Involvement in fraud
d. Sexual harassment
e. Physical violence and assault
3. The complaint must be filed in writing and addressed to the SES president who shall constitute an adhoc committee that will hear the complaint; all parties will be accorded due process; the committee will recommend to the president the corresponding penalty;
Article XI
Ratification of Constitution and By-laws, Approval and Amendments
1. The Constitution and by-laws of the SES shall be prepared by the duly elected officers of the organization.
2. The General Membership of the SES shall ratify the Constitution and by-laws of the organization;
3. Amendments to the Constitution and by-laws shall require a 2/3 votes of the General Assembly.
Approved:
Fr. Dexter Veloso, PhD
President of the Social Ethics Society
October 28, 2020