NEUST Student Judicial Council

Article VIII. Powers and Duties of the Other Officers of the University Student Government

Details roles, responsibilities and duties of individual USG officers

Section 1.

The other officers of the University Student Government shall have the following duties and responsibilities.

Section 2.

The Governor of Local Student Government shall:

  1. Be the Chief Executive Officer of Local Student Government.
  2. Preside over all the meetings of the LSG in their respective departments.
  3. Appoint members of the LSG Management Cabinet in accordance with the same qualifications set in this Constitution for the elected positions for the LSG except for the grades and residency requirements (qualifications are listed in the NEUST Election Code).
  4. Ensure that the LSG Management Cabinet shall be the local counterpart of the USG Management Cabinet; nevertheless, the LSG Governor has the authority to create positions necessary for the efficient performance of their functions.
  5. Sign all the resolutions, communications and papers of the Local Student Government.
  6. Represent the LSG in his/her official capacity as Governor on occasions and events where his/her department needs representation.
  7. Perform such other duties as may be necessary in the performance of the functions of his/her office for the welfare of the students.
Section 3.

The Vice Governor of Local Student Government shall:

  1. Assist the Governor in all matters where his/her assistance is required.
  2. Preside over the meeting of LSG in case the Governor is absent.
  3. Take over the functions of the Governor in case of vacancy for the reason of his/her death, resignation, removal, suspension, illness, graduation, transfer of school, failure to enroll, failure to continue studying, physical or mental incapacity or his failure to qualify for office.
  4. Perform such other duties as may be necessary in the performance of the functions of his/her office for the welfare of the students.
Section 4.

The USG Management Cabinet shall have the following duties and responsibilities.

Executive Secretary

  • The Executive Secretary shall be responsible for all the official communication papers of the University Student Government.
  • Record and keep the minutes during every meeting of the USG and other official meetings.

Presidential Spokesperson

  • The Presidential Spokesperson shall be responsible for all the official announcements of the University Student Government and respond to all queries relevant to the official functions of the USG.

Record and Property Custodian

  • Save, keep and organize all official documents of the University Student Government.
  • Be responsible for keeping all the properties of the USG and always maintain an inventory of said properties.

Chairperson of the following commissions:
Commission on Finance and Accounting Services

Finance Secretary

  • Prepare the USG financial expenditures and other financial matters.

Auditing Secretary

  • Audit the USG financial expenditures and prepare financial reports.

Commission on External Affairs

  • Coordinate with offices outside the University concerning the official activities and projects of the USG.

Commission on Student Welfare and Development

  • Facilitate and organize projects and activities concerning student welfare and development.

Commission on Sports Development

  • Facilitate and organize projects and activities concerning the sports development of the students.

Commission on Environmental Development

  • Facilitate and organize projects and activities concerning the environmental development of the University.
  • Promote sustainable development on environmental concerns.

Commission on Culture, Literary, and Arts Development

  • Facilitate and organize projects, activities and other programs that will help and benefit the students in relation to their cultural, literary and arts development.

Commission on Communication and Information Dissemination

  • Ensure proper and smooth communication of information within every commission of the USG, Local Student Governments, colleges/campuses/departments and the University as a whole.

Commission on Infrastructure Development

  • Facilitate and organize projects, activities and other programs concerning infrastructure development and University facilities that will promote the welfare of the students.

Commission on Health and Insurance Services

  • Monitor and assist the students requiring medical assistance.
  • Assist the students in processing their insurance claims.

Commission on Scholarship

  • Promote educational assistance to the students who are financially incapable and those who struggle in providing income for daily expenses.

Commission on Technical Services

  • Provide technical support and assistance in every event or program of the USG.

Commission on General Services

  • Assist and help in all the projects, activities and other programs of the USG requiring manpower and other related tasks.

Article VII. Powers and Duties of the University Student Government

Sets out the powers and responsibilities delegated to the University Student Government

Article IX. Impeachment and Accountability of the Officials of the Student Government

Outlines impeachment, accountability and removal procedures for USG officials