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The accreditation system shall not apply to class organizations and the Central Student
Government and the federation of student government. However, these organizations shall also be
required to submit to the OSA a comprehensive list of activities to be undertaken the whole school year.

Section 8. Officers

a. Qualification

1. Must have no failing grades in any subject in the previous semester and while in office.
2. Must not have been involved in any disciplinary case.
3. A student may serve as an officer of nit more than two organizations; a major position in
one (i.e. President or Vice President, and minor position in another; i.e. Treasurer or
Secretary).

b. Responsibilities of Officers

1. The main duties and responsibilities of officers shall be those specifies in their
respective organization’s constitution and by-laws;
2. Consult with SOSCA/OSA on matters concerning advisers;
3. Must exercise vigilance at all times in the conduct of their affairs and shall be
accountable for their actions as well as those of their members; and
4. Attend meetings as per invitation by SOSCA/OSA on organization matters.

Section 9. Central Student Government and Student Body Organization

The Central Student Government (CSG) and the Student Body Organization (SBO) shall have the
following duties:

a. To develop school spirit and promote general welfare among the ranks of students;
b. To organized and direct student activities;
c. To inform the President through the Dean of Student Affairs of all organization activities;
and
d. To exercise such powers and perform other such function in accordance with University
rules and regulations.

All matters pertaining to the election of its members and officers shall be in accordance with the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Committee on Election.

After the federation of the main and all branch campuses, the Student Government Chairman of
President of such federation shall represent the students in the Administrative and Academic Council of
the University and shall automatically become the student representative in the Board of Regents.

Section 10. Student Organization Advisers

Advisers of student organizations are elected by the members of the organization and
nominated to the SOSCA and then appointed by the University President upon recommendation of OSA.
Appointment is issued upon taking the oath. He/she shall serve a term of one academic year.