Constitution Contents
Contents of the NEUST University Student Government Constitution (2021)
This page collects the articles of the University Student Government Constitution and the accompanying Election Code. It outlines student rights and responsibilities, governance structures, officers' duties, election procedures, and related provisions that govern student representation at NEUST.
This edition reflects the 2021 Constitution; verify with official University sources for any later amendments.
Known minor inconsistencies have been corrected here and major omissions are noted in the relevant articles.
NEUST University Student Government Constitution (2021)
Preamble, Vision, Mission
Preamble stating the USG vision mission and constitutional purpose
Article I. General Provisions
Scope definitions and applicability of the constitution
Article II. Declaration of Principles and Objectives
Principles and objectives guiding the USG
Article III. Bill of Rights
Student rights and protections
Article IV. Duties and Obligations of Students
Student duties and conduct expectations
Article V. The University Student Government
USG structure membership and functions
Article VI. Committee on Appointment
Appointment committee roles and selection procedures
Article VII. Powers and Duties of the University Student Government
Powers and responsibilities of the USG
Article VIII. Powers and Duties of the Other Officers of the University Student Government
Roles and duties of individual USG officers
Article IX. Impeachment and Accountability of the Officials of the Student Government
Impeachment accountability and removal procedures
Article X. Funds of the USG
USG financial administration and budget oversight
Article XI. Local Student Government
Local student government roles and coordination
Article XII. Adviser
Adviser role duties and appointment
Article XIII. Student Government Commission on Election
Composition and mandate of the COMELEC
Article XIV. General Provisions
Miscellaneous provisions and interpretation rules
Article XV. Amendments or Revisions
Process for constitutional amendments and revisions
Article XVI. Transitory Provision
Transitional arrangements for implementation
Article XVII. Effectivity
Effectivity and enforcement date
NEUST Student Government Election Code (2021)
Article I. Preliminary Matter
Purpose scope and applicability of the Election Code
Article II. Governing Body
Authority composition and duties of the COMELEC
Article III. Political Parties
Registration recognition and conduct rules for student political parties
Article IV. Elections
Positions elected voting methods polling and precinct procedures
Article V. Substitution
Rules and procedures for candidate substitution
Article VI. Withdrawal and Disqualifications
Grounds procedures and consequences for withdrawal and disqualification
Article VII. Traditional Student Voting Procedure
In-person voting procedures including precinct setup ballot handling and voter eligibility
Article VIII. Procedures in Traditional Canvassing of Ballots
Ballot submission counting canvassing and vote validation rules
Article IX. Online Student Voting Procedure
Procedures timelines voter credentials and safeguards for online elections
Article X. Procedures in Online Canvassing of Votes
Online canvassing tabulation and verification safeguards for electronic votes
Article XI. Deferment of the Election
Conditions and process for deferring scheduled elections
Article XII. Applicability
Jurisdictional coverage and application rules for the Election Code