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5. The CCD shall compose of the Program Chair/ Department Chair as case may be as Chairman,
where the student belongs, the SBO adviser, two faculty members and the SBO President or
representative.
6. Within (5) days from its constitution, the CCD shall issue summons to the respondents with the
copy of the complaint.
7. Service of summons may be by personal delivery or by registered mail.
8. If the respondent is a minor, the summons shall be served to the parents or guardians.

Section 1. SUMMONS

1. The College Committee on Discipline (CCD)

The Respondent shall be required to answer within a non- extendible period of time (5) days from receipt
of the summons. If the respondent fails to answer within the time frame for him to answer, he/ she is
deemed to have waived his/ her right to present his/ her side.

After the answer had been submitted, the CCD may summon both parties for clarificatory questions in
determining whether there is a prima facie case.

In the event that the CCD finds no prima facie case, the Committee shall dismiss the case. However, if the
CCD finds a prima facie case, it will issue a Formal Charge. The finding of whether or not there exists a
prima facie case by the CCD is final and not appealable.

Section 2. PRELIMINARY MEETING

Within one week after the receipt of the answer or after the expiration of the period within which to file
answer, the preliminary meeting shall be held.

The Matters

1. The possibility of amicable settlement.
2. Stipulation of the facts.
3. Marking of evidence.
4. Witnesses.
5. Dates of hearing and other matters for the speedy resolution of the case.
- Any agreement shall be reduced in writing which shall be binding between the parties.
- If the Complaint failed to appear, it will be a ground for the dismissal of the complaint.
- If the Respondent failed to appear, it has the same effect as failure to answer.

Section 3. HEARING

1. The hearing shall be summary in nature and
2. The order of presentation of evidence shall be as follows;
- a. The complainant shall present the evidence

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