Sample Student Publication Constitution and by-Laws

THE TORCH PUBLICATIONS CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE We, the staff of the Torch Publications, imploring the aid of Divine Providence, in order to adhere to the ideals of an autonomous, pro-student and pro-people student publication responsive to the needs of the academe and the community shall uphold the standards and ethics of journalism, function as a catalyst to tap the holistic development of the students by exposing them to the objective social realities and to the nationalist perspective of issues, defend and assert the students and the people’s right and welfare, and contribute to the development of responsible and committed student leaders and journalists, do hereby ordain and promulgate this Constitution. ARTICLE I NAME, SEAL, …show more content…

They shall be chosen by the publication staff through balloting, which shall be held on the third week of June. ARTICLE IV RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS Section 1. Every staff members of The Torch Publications shall have the following rights and privileges: a. shall be informed of all the affairs of the publication and the reasons behind the implementation of policies, projects and actions advocated by the publication; b. shall be able to participate in discussions and debates on matters concerning the publication; c. shall be able to hone and to develop their journalistic and creative skills; d. to have access to records, financial or otherwise of the publication; e. to avail the services rendered by the publication; and f. to enjoy the other rights and privileges due members of the pres as embodied in national and international laws, as well as those provided by Philippine Constitution. ARTICE V BOARD OF EDITORS Section 1. The BOE shall have the following collective powers, duties and responsibilities: a. formulate and approve policies and guidelines with regards to the smooth functioning of The Torch; b. discuss and approve disciplinary sanction, promotions, demotion and expulsion per issue of the editors, staff writers, artists and photojournalist; c. determine and approve the contents of The Torch issues before lay outing; d. formulate and approve the