Sec. 1.1 The organization shall be known as the Filipino-American Cultural Association of North San Diego County, an independent and non-profit entity.

Sec. 1.2 The association's business address for correspondence purposes is P.O. Box 6276, Oceanside, CA 92052-6276.

Sec 1.3 The association Crest combines the flags of the Philippines and the United States of America with illustration of typical seaside scenery of the Pearl of the Orient Seas and the well recognized Oceanside landmark. The seas in both scenes symbolize the rich heritage and multicultural ties of its members.

The logo is illustrated below.

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Sec. 2.1 To provide the Filipino-American residents of the North San Diego County a setting in which fellowship and friendship will be fostered among each other, as well as with other groups.

Sec. 2.2 To provide the Filipino-American residents of the North San Diego County a forum to discuss matters pertinent to public interest such as social, cultural, economic and educational activities

Sec. 2.3 To encourage activities that promote better knowledge and understanding of the Philippines and the United States of America's histories, traditions, heritages and cultures.

Sec. 2.4 To seek out the support and participation of other Filipino-Americans, particularly the youth group who may become future leaders and role models in the community

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Sec. 3.1 The association prohibits the use of the organization and its assets for the purpose of personal gain or financial interest.

Sec. 3.2 No member shall be authorized to use the name of the association for any political or partisan activity either directly or indirectly.

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Sec. 4.1 Membership in the association shall be voluntary and open to any person of good moral standing. A prospective member must receive an endorsement from an active member.

Sec. 4.2 Voting members, in order to be eligible to vote, shall pay their dues prior to the election date.

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Sec. 5.1 PRESIDENT (Chief Executive Officer of the association):
a. Presides at regular, special and general meetings;
b. Plans and presents all orders of business;
c. Ensures that the rules of protocol for the conduct of meetings are
followed;
d. Supervises the affairs and activities of the association;
e. Represents the association as leader and spokesperson in any
important matters;
f. Implements the policies, rules and regulations formulated by the Board of
directors and/or association as a whole;
g. Signs all checks against the funds of the association, with the Treasurer as
co-signer or another officer designated by the Board;
h. Performs duties that are incidental and required of the office of the
President.

Sec. 5.2 VICE-PRESIDENT:
a Assists the President in all matters pertaining to the association and
assumes the role of the President in the latter's absence;
b. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Sec. 5.3 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY:
a. Maintains all documents and papers;
b. Keeps minutes of meetings;
c. Reads important announcements and minutes of previous meetings;
d. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Sec. 5.4 CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY:
a. Shall be appointed by the President as needs arise;
b. Responsible for writing newsletters and all pertinent correspondence as the President requires;
c. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Sec. 5.5 TREASURER:
a. Receives and deposits funds of the association;
b. Disburses funds to defray authorized expenditures;
c. Maintains financial records;
d. Collects dues from members;
e. Prepares financial reports for presentation as required;
f. Signs all checks issued against the funds of the association with the President as co-signer;
g. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Sec. 5.6 AUDITOR:
a. Audits the financial affairs of the association;
b. Ensures that every transaction is in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles and procedures;
c. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Sec. 5.7 Board of Directors:
a. The Board of Directors constitutes nine(9) members; five(5) are elected
two(2) appointed, and two(2) positions assumed by the outgoing
President and prior President. Should either one decline to serve the
office, the President may offer the position to an active and interested
member of the association.
b. The Board has the power to enact ordinances, rules, and regulations.
c. The Board has the power to discipline, reprimand, suspend or expel any of its members or the executive officers due to repeated abuse of power, neglect or abandonment of office, and mishandling the association's funds.

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Sec. 6.1 TERM:
a. The term of an elected officer shall be two(2) years starting on the
first(1st) day of January and terminating on the thirty-first(31st) day of
January of the second(2nd) year. These dates may be adjusted depending
upon the circumstances involved in the planning and preparation of the
event.
b. Officers may run for re-election. Should none of the members wish to vie
for such position, the incumbent may choose to run for re-election after the completion of its term.
c. In the event the office of the President becomes vacant, the Vice-President shall serve the remaining term of the President.
d. Should any other elective position becomes vacant, the Board of Directors shall determine a qualified and willing member from the list of nominees to fill the vacancy.

Sec. 6.2 COMMISSION ON ELECTION(COMELEC):
The Board of Directors at its September meeting shall create a Commission
on Election committee which consist of a Chairperson and two(2) members.
The COMELEC members are ineligible to run for elected office other than
the Board of Directors office in the same year of appointment in the COMELEC.

Sec. 6.3 NOMINATION AND ELECTION:
a. The nomination and election will be held during a scheduled general membership meeting.
b. The nomination of candidates of all elective positions will be open to all active members.
c. The election process will take place and the results will be announced immediately after the ballots are counted. Tie votes shall be resolved by the discretion of the Board of Directors.

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Sec. 7.1 No amendment shall be voted upon without due consent of the Board
of Directors.

Sec. 7.2 Amendments to the Constitution and By-laws may be initiated by an active member through the President which in turn shall present any proposed amendment to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall schedule a meeting; the member who initiated the
proposal shall be given thirty (30) - day notice to expound its views regarding the amendment.

Sec. 7.3 Amendment/s to the Constitution and By-laws shall be passed upon majority vote of the Board of Directors.

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SEC.8.1 - The amendment/s to the Constitution and By-laws shall take effect upon ratification by the elected officers and the general members present in the Board meeting.

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Sec. 9.1 APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON:
a. The President shall assign a special committee as deemed necessary.
b. The chairperson shall select members and the size of the committee to do the task. The committee shall be dissolved upon completion of the task.

Sec. 9.2 WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE:
a. The President will appoint the committee chairperson.
b. The chairperson will select the co-chairperson and the members.
c. The committee shall formulate plans or fund-raising activities and submit the plans to the Board of Directors for approval.

Sec. 9.3 PUBLIC RELATION COMMITTEE:
a. The President will appoint the committee chairperson.
b. The chairperson will select the co-chairperson and the members.
c. The committee shall facilitate photographic and press coverage for the association and shall prepare publications, dissemination of flyers and newsletters and other informations upon consultation with and approval of the President.

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Sec. 10.1 GENERAL FUNDS:
The funds of the association shall be used to support programs and activities approved by the Board of Directors.

Sec. 10.2 PETTY CASH FUND:
a. The President authorizes expenditures of an amount to defray any cost incidental to the operation of the association.
b. The Board of Directors establishes the quantity and limit of the the petty cash fund.

Sec. 10.3 SPECIAL FUND:
The Board of Directors may establish this fund as required, and it shall be funded through appropriation from the general fund.

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Sec. 11.1 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
The General Membership meeting shall be held on the day of election and at any other times as deemed necessary by the President and the Board of Directors.

Sec. 11.2 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MEETING:
a. The Executive Officers and Board of Directors shall hold meeting every first (1st) Monday of the month at a mutuallyagreed time and place. The President may change the meeting schedule for predicament or adverse circumstance.

Sec. 11.3 OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
a. The committees shall meet at the discretion of the chairpersons.
b. The chairpersons shall inform the President of any matter
relevant to their committee.

Sec. 11.4 QUORUM OF MEETINGS:
a. During the General Membership meeting, fifty per cent (50%) of the Board and ten(10) members of general membership constitute quorum.
b. During the Board of Directors meeting, a simple majority vote shall be required.

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The membership fees/dues shall be paid annually, and determined by the Board of Directors the cost or rate judiciously based on the economic situation.

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The Rules of Order shall govern in any situation that is covered by the Constitution, By-laws and special rules adopted by the association.

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The entire revisions and amendments were deliberated by the President and the Board of Directors. Following final review, all factions and consensus agreed to adopt the aforementioned document as the new Constitution and By-laws. It shall then be presented for RATIFICATION by the Elected Officers and General Members.

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