Kabankalan City Association of Retired Employees Inc. (KCARE)

THE KABANKALAN CITY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES, INC.

Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Philippines

CONSTITUTION AND BY – LAWS

Article 1 – Preamble

We, the retired public and private employees of Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, by the blessings of the Almighty God, do hereby organize ourselves to strengthen our bond of friendship and camaraderie, to be of service to our community, for mutual help and to make use of our remaining days in life to the full, life worthy of emulation by the succeeding generation and therefore, promulgate this constitution.

Article II – Name and Domicile

KABANKALAN CITY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED EMPLOYEES, INC. (KCARE) shall be the name; its office is at Banares St., Kabankalan City, Philippines.

Article III – Objectives

1. To strengthen the bond of friendship and camaraderie among members;

2. For mutual help;

3. To reactivate the potential and capacities of retirees;

4. To share in community activities and development; and,

5. To have access to information and continuing education.

Article IV – Membership

1. Regular Members – all retired public and private employees who are residents of Kabankalan City, Philippines whose applications for membership have been approved and have complied with all the requirements set by the Board of Trustees.
2. Associate Members –Any resident of Kabankalan City, at least 60 years old, who is willing to support the cause and purpose of the association may become a member.

Article V – Officers / Board of Trustees

1. The Association shall be managed by the Board of Trustees composed of eleven (11) members directly elected by the general assembly.
2. The Board of Trustees, immediately after their election, shall elect from among themselves, the Chairman and the Vice Chairman.
3. The Board of Trustees shall appoint the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Bookkeeper of the Association.
4. Chapter members shall elect their respective chairman/coordinator who shall automatically become member of the Board of Trustees of the Association.
5. Chapter chairman shall appoint his/her secretary treasurer.
6. The General Assembly shall also elect three (3) members of the Committee on Audit and Inventory and the three (3) members of the Committee on Election.
7. The following are the Consultants of the Association:

• Hon. Mayor Pedro P. Zayco, Jr. – Honorary Consultant
• Hon. Vice Mayor Delia O. Anacan – Consultant
• Hon. SPM Mamerto L. Mayoga, Jr.
• Mr. Anastacio Belarga
• Mrs. Chita P. Aguirre
• Hon. Moises G. Nifras, Retired RTC Judge
• Mr. Jose G. Martir

Article VI – Election

1. There shall be an election of the members of the Board by the General Assembly every last Sunday of July of every year.
2. The newly elected Officers/members of the Board shall assume office on August 1 of the same year after election, whose term of office shall terminate after two years.
3. Only “members in good standing” is qualified for election/reelection. “Member in Good Standing (MIGS)” is he/she who has fully paid all the required fees and dues or has no delinquency in payment for more than 3 months.
4. Any member of the Board can serve for a maximum of three consecutive terms or six (6) years only; and after a break of one year/term can he/she be qualified for re-election.
5. Filing of Candidacy may be done on or before the date of the Assembly or election. Certificate of Candidacy/Nomination Slip must be filed with the Election Committee.

Article VII – Meetings

1. There shall be a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees and other officers every last Friday of the month.
2. There shall be a regular General Assembly twice a year; one in July and another in December which date, time and place shall be determined by the Board of Trustees.
3. The Board through the Chairman may call for a Special Board Meeting or an Assembly Meeting when needed.
4. Quorum in the Board means 50% + 1.
5. Quorum in the General Assembly refers to at least 40% of registered members are actually present on scheduled meeting; provided, notice was made.

Article VIII – Fees and Dues and Benefits

1. Every member is required to pay an amount of One Hundred Pesos for Registration Fee payable in full or in installment.
2. Every member shall pay the monthly dues of Thirty-five Pesos (Php35.00) effective upon filing or approval of his/her application for membership and every month thereafter.
3. Beginning April 1, 2009, in case of hospitalization, an amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (Php2, 500.00) shall be extended to a member in good standing.
4. Hospitalization Aid (HA) can only be availed once in twelve (12) months period.
5. Every member is required to pay an amount of Thirty Pesos (Php30.00) for every death of a member as Death Aid.
6. Any member who failed to pay his dues for one year or more is automatically dropped from the roll/membership; however, upon payment in full of the arrears, he/she is automatically reactivated.

Article IX – Committees

1. The following are the Working Committees of the Association:
   • Membership & Education
   • Finance, Food, Ways and Means
   • Election
   • Audit and Inventory Committee
   • Membership to the above mentioned committees maybe appointed by the Board of Trustees except the Election Committee and the Audit & Inventory Committee whose members shall be elected by the General Assembly.
   • The Board of Trustees is empowered to create an office/special committee when needed.

Article X – Vacancy

In case of vacancy in the Board or in the Committee, the Board of Trustees by a majority vote may appoint an officer to fill in the vacancy who shall serve for the remaining term of the incumbent.

Article XI – Amendments

Amendment to any section or article of the constitution of the Association may be done by a majority vote of the board and two thirds votes of the assembly.

AMENDED, May 29, 2009

Sgd. LEOFREDO M. NOMBRE - Chairman

Sgd. MIGUEL S. GAPE – Vice-Chairman

Sgd. MARINA T. RAMOS – Secretary

Sgd. LEORIDO RUBI

Sgd. AVELINO BALAO

Sgd. GLORIA PICO

Sgd. LUFAGUDO DOMINE

Sgd. ROGELIO VILLACRUZ

Sgd. LETICIA IBARRA – Bookkeeper

Sgd. TOMAS JALAPA

Sgd. ELEANOR T. SALE

Sgd. ROSCOE T. QUINGKING

Sgd. HERNANI GESTUPA

RATIFIED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – JULY 26, 2009