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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INCORPORATED GBI - MAINSTREAM The First, The Original SEC Registration Number 123899 Dated December 10, 1984

PREAMBLE

We, the GUARDIANS, imploring the aid of Devine Providence, in order to establish an association that believes in the tenets of democratic principle; rejecting the common tendencies towards hatred, jealousy, pessimism, doubt and fear; inculcate the principle and spirit of brotherhood, justice, peace, discipline, service and equality, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution and By-laws.

ARTICLE I NAME AND DOMICLE

Section 1. The Association shall be  known as the GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD  INCORPORATED, with SEC Registration Number 123899 dated December 10, 1984.

Section 2. The GBI National Headquarters shall be located in Tagum City, Mindanao, Philippines;

Section 3. The members shall be called GUARDIANS;

Section 4	The name GUARDIANS connotes respect as it means, “ The Gentlemen and United Associates of the Filipino Race, Dauntless and Ingenuous Advocator of the Nation and Society” translated to Filipino language as “ Mga Maginoo, Nagkakaisang katuwang Ng Lahing Pilipino, Magigiting at Matatapat na Tagapagtanggol ng Bansa at Lipunan” Section 5. The word GUARDIANS as broken down into letters corresponds its representation as to the following: G- Gentlemen, U – United, A- Associates, R- Race, D – Dauntless, I – Ingenuous, A – Advocator, N- Nation, S- Society.

Section 6. The Motto of the association is “ Brotherhood for Peace and Prosperity” and Adopts the colors Red, Yellow, Green and Blue as its national color.

ARTICLE II				      NATIONAL SEAL

Section 1. The Fraternal Association adopts a logo with three stars representing the three geographical divisions of our country, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Appearing along with the stars is a feature of a sword symbolizes power, might and honor; the scale of justice symbolizes just and uprightness of the purpose of the organization. The interlocking hands symbolize intimacy among members conglomerated from different sectors in our society, the green leaves represents the different places where members are residing and the bold letter GBI, an abbreviation of the title of the organization. The color golden yellow represents the sun shining the noble aims and purposes of the organization and the color red and blue represents the Philippine flag signifying nationalism. The inscription herein are bounded by double circles within which the guiding spirit of brotherhood, justice, peace, service, discipline and equality underlying the true tenets and ideals of the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated



ARTICLE III DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES

Section 1. The Fraternal Association believes in the Divine Providence and apply his divine truth  to mankind.

Section 2. The association respect and adheres to the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and all other laws that governs in the democratic government of the Republic promulgated by the duly constituted authorities. It is a non stock – non profit, non-sectarian, organization;

Section 3	The association believes that “ Brotherhood” is not only in words but in deeds. Unity and development among and between members are of first priority in order to effectively implement its program, introduced effectively sustainable development within the community, and operate as a non-government organization;

Section 4. The GBI organization in protecting the dignity of its name shall seriously implement existing laws of the organization and endeavor to file appropriate legal action against unscrupulous, unauthorized and unlawful use of the name “ GUARDIANS, its official Registry SEC No. 123899, markings, logo of non-members or expelled members and other acts inimical and detrimental to the GBI Association.

Section 5	GUARDIANS VISION:

“To be the leading Organization in promoting Nationalism, Service oriented, responsible  citizenship  which will eventually be a development partner of our Nation and Society following the traditions of the Guardians guiding principle.”

Section 6	GUARDIANS MISSION:

“The Mission of the Organization shall be for its members to:

To deliver quality service to their respective communities To be responsive to the needs of the people, of the Country and other desirable social agencies To inculcate in the minds of the Guardians that through our brotherhood, we can propagate peace and prosperity in the entire country.

ARTICLE IV PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1	To adhere and internalize the enduring core values of love of God, respect for authority, selfless love and service for people, respect for women and children and the sanctity of marriage, responsible dominion and stewardship over material things, and the wisdom of truthfulness;

Section 2	To promote good and harmonious relationship, unity and cooperation between and among members for mutual support and benefit;

Section 3	To undertake developmental activities for the general welfare of the members of the association as a whole;

Section 4	To generate funds for the Association and its activities;

Section 5	To extend immediate financial, legal and other assistance to the members of the association.

Section 6	To encourage self reliance in the entire membership through the creation of a Cooperative with participation and management exclusively for its members but with a different set of officers and functions.

ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. General Qualifications for Membership. The Applicants for membership must posses the following qualifications:

A citizen of the Philippines; Good standing in the community Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude; d. Male or female, twenty one (21) years of age in the time of Application Must be in good health as certified by a physician Must be gainfully employed or operating a legitimate business and or farming sufficient enough to sustain the needs of the family for civilian applicants or   members of  the  Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Maritime Police, Philippine Coast Guard, National Bureau of Prisons, and Reservist with appropriate markings corresponding to its branch of service. Must have earned at least 108 units in college or a 3rd year college equivalent or high school graduate with special skills needed  by the Organization. The Federal Congress may however  change the educational qualifications of the applicants which shall be based on their economic and community position status. The general basis of which is still focus on the goal of the association recruiting “assets” to the association and not “liabilities”.

Section 1.a	Foreign Nationals may be accepted as members after passing through the process of recruitment and after satisfying the qualifications for membership except for letter a of Section 1. They shall however be a resident of the Philippines, married to a Filipino citizen, and or having legitimate business in the country, or, employed in any legitimate company operating in the Philippines holding the Philippine Visa categories as working, or permanent resident. Visiting foreign nationals holding a tourist visa are not qualified.

Section 2. The Recruitment Process:

An applicant shall accomplish an official application form duly indorsed by any bonafide member, known as sponsor, of the Association which shall be submitted to the Screening & Recruitment Committee of the chapter concerned for evaluation. If The Initial qualifications and requirements is meet, the Screening & Recruitment Committee will submit the names of the applicants who initially passed the requirements to the Chapter Fraternal Commission for Background investigation.

A background investigation shall be conducted by assigned members appointed by the Fraternal Commission to ensure that the prospective member is not a liability or source of embarrassment in the future.

The applicant/s maybe required to submit clearances from various government agencies to support his application and admission.

The result of the Background investigation shall be submitted back to the Screening and Recruitment Committee for evaluation. The recommendation of the Fraternal Commission shall be given weight.

The Applicant/s who initially passed the background investigation shall be presented to all the members during a scheduled monthly meeting whereby the former shall state his/her personal circumstances and the reasons for joining the Association. If an objection from any member of the Chapter is raised, the Screening Committee will re-access the applicant and conduct further investigation to determine if the objection has weight for rejection or not and decide on the matter. If there is no objection, the application is approved. The decision shall be rendered before the declaration of the Tyros and start of the Formal Screening. . The Sponsor is primarily responsible of the initial orientation of the applicant,. However, lectures and teachings shall be conducted by the Screening Committee every scheduled meeting of the Tyros as scheduled by the Committee. The screening committee may designate a resource speaker to lecture on principles, nature, purpose, objectives, membership, and financial obligations relative to this Constitution and By-Laws. A series of interviews to be conducted by the screening committee shall take place. Thereafter, the screening committee will turn-over the applicants with their corresponding application forms to the Fraternal Commission during or after the “Smokers Night” held for the purpose.

The Fraternal Commission will take exclusive charge of indoctrination rites. A panel interview to be conducted by the Fraternal Commission is advised to determine the knowledge of the Tyros in relations with the organization. In case the Fraternal commission shall find any Tyro not qualified to be accepted as member, the Fraternal commission shall endorsed back the Tyro to the Screening Committee for decision.

The qualified Tyros shall now be made to undergo the Four (4) Final Stages namely: The “Balikatan”, the “markings”, The “Baptism”, and the “Guardians Wine”. This shall be officiated by National Founder or in the absence of a National Founder, a Founder who shall be authorized by the Prime Minister through the National Membership Division through Channel.

Acceptance - In this last stage, the members are turned-over by the Fraternal Commission to the Association in an appropriate ceremony to instill pride of belongingness and identity essentials to the progress and success of the latter.

Section 3. Rights of Members:

To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the Association; To be eligible to an elective or appointive office of the Association; To participate in the deliberation/ meetings of the Association To avail of all the facilities of the Association; To examine all the records or books of the Association during business hours; To a lifetime membership, unless withdrawn or expelled for a cause; To recommend applicants for membership per recruitment schedule;

Section 4. Duties and Responsibilities of Members A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

To obey and comply with the By-Laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the Association from time to time; To pay membership dues and other assessments of the Association; To file a written complaint before the chapter/fraternal officer concerned; Such other duties and responsibilities the Association as promulgated from time to time.

Section 5. Markings, Classification and Color Designation of Members::

General Markings

MG	- Represent the Magic Group (Mint Green); R	- Represent the Philippine National Police (Red); B 	- Represent the Philippine Army (Blue); W	- Represent the Philippine Navy (White); V 	- Represent the Philippine Air Force (Violet); G	- Represent the Bureau of Fire Protection (Gold); M	- Represent the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology ( Maroon); C	- Represent the Philippine Coast Guard (Cream)

Special Markings

MF		- Represents the Master Founder NF		- Represents the National Founder F		- Represents the Founder SGF/SGM	- Represents the Supremo (Supreme Godfather) /Suprema (Supreme Godmother); RMG	- Represents the Ranking Magic Group; and GF/GM	- Represents the Godfather / Godmother.

Correspondingly marked by a tattoo on the superior area in-between the thumb and point finger of the right hand with letters particularly described above.

The “Guardians” mark including the pseudonym, year of admission and the letter “M” which stands for Mindanao, for those accepted in Mindanao, “V” which stands for Visayas, for those accepted from Visayas, and “L” which stand for Luzon, for those accepted from Luzon, are made permanently by appropriate tattoos on the lateral extremity of the upper right arm just below the shoulder

The letter markings “GM” stands for Guardians Mindanao, “GV” which stand for Guardians Visayas, and “GL” which stand for Guardians Luzon, are tattooed on the superior are in-between the thumb and the point finger of the left hand to easily identify areas of membership.

f.	‘MG” Represents the rank of the newly accepted GBI member coming from the Civilian Sector and classified herein as member of the Magic Group or the corresponding identifying mark where the new member came from the organic group of branch of service.

Section 6. Conferment of Rank Promotion to Bona fide members according to its category and classification:

Master Founder (MF) is a rank promotion conferred to a member of the Association originated from the rank of National Founder; Promotion for Master Founder (MF) shall however be granted only in case there is vacancy in the National Triumvirate occupied by the  Master Founder (MF). The Most Senior Master Founder in terms of service in the Guardians National Triumvirate shall be given the title “ Supreme Master Founder ( SMF).

National Founder (NF) is a rank promotion conferred to a member of the association originated from the rank of Founder. The Number of National Founders shall be based on the total number of registered membership within the Regional Jurisdiction. The percentage for promotions to National Founder (NF) shall be determined by the Guardians Parliament. The Rank shall only be conferred upon those deserving Founders in terms of education, active services, payment of all dues with respectable achievement not only in the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated but including the community that he resides.

Founder ( F) is a rank promotion conferred to a member of the association originated from the rank of Supreme Godfather/Supreme Godmother (SG/FSGM), Godfather/Godmother (GF/GM), and Ranking Magic Group    ( RMG) who had been a member of good standing for at least five (5) years in the organization. Further, The candidate for promotion shall be an active member of an active chartered chapter, meaning a chapter who complied with all the financial and documentary requirements as required by the National Office of the GBI

The number of Founders in the chapter shall be based on the number of active members in the chapter were he/she is registered. The Founder shall take exclusive charge of indoctrination rites.

Promotion to Founder however, will always depend upon achievement and contribution to the success of the organization and his attitude towards his members and the association in general;

Supreme Godfather (SGF)/supreme Godmother (SGM) is the rank conferred to a Commissioned Officer of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Maritime Police, National Bureau of  Prisons and Reservist. Retirees from the rank and file level who obtain the lowest rank of a commission Officer during retirement from his/her long tedious time of sacrifices in the government service shall be given credit or meritorious promotion of Supreme Godfather (SGF)/Supreme Godmother (SGM);

Ranking Magic Group (RMG) is a rank promotion conferred to a civilian member who is a professional and/or respected leaders of the community having rendered exemplary services coming from the rank of Magic Group (MG) whose promotion  is equivalent to Godmother/Godfather or Supreme Godfather/Supreme Godmother (SGF/SGM);

f.    The word “MAGIC” is an acronym which stands for:

M – Magistrate A – Advocator G – Grievances I – Impotent C – Citizens

Which when translated into Filipino will mean “MGA MAHISTRADONG TAGAPAGTANGGOL NG MGA NAAPI AT WALANG LAKAS NA MAMAMAYAN”

g.	Godfather (GF) / godmother (GM) is composed of GBI senior members coming from the AFP/PNP/BFP/BJMP/PCG  having the rank o	Guardians who may have outstanding achievement as his contribution to the success of the organization.

h.	Guardians (GDN) - represents the newly accepted GBI members coming from the AFP/PNP/BFP/BJMP/PCG and Reservist  who is  classified herein as members of the organic group.

Section 7. In case of change of status pursuant section 5 and 6 hereof, the affected member shall be marked with appropriate tattoo, in line with the original mark for all promotions for Founders which shall be on top of the original mark that will reflect his status, subject to another screening and testing procedure. Section 8. Acceptance and Absorption of Members/applicants - No member/applicant from another Municipal and district Chapter shall be transferred, absorbed or accepted to another Municipal/District Chapter without clearance duly signed by his/her former Municipal/District Founder and Municipal President certifying his her good moral standing in his or her losing chapter.

Section 9. Members of other factions who shall voluntarily apply for reconciliation shall be screened as to the qualification standard. If found qualified, his/her application for reconciliation together with the Resolution of the Chapter Council and the endorsement of the Chapter President with the recommending approval of the Chapter Fraternal Commission shall be submitted the Prime minister through channel for approval. After which, a ceremony for reconciliation shall be conducted by a National Founder assigned in the area.

Section 10. Promotion of members – The Municipal/District President/Founder through Council Resolution shall recommend for promotions to the National Promotion Board through channel, any deserving members for approval. The National Promotion Board through the appropriate Bodies shall conduct interview to insure that those recommended for promotions are qualified for such rank. The Board may delegate its authority to lower bodies in cases of fast facilitation depending the urgency of the promotion. If found in order, the other requirements shall be complied with and the ceremony corresponding to the promotions shall be held and conducted.

In cases of promotions for the Rank of Founders, The National Bodies namely, the Guardians National Triumvirate, the Guardians Parliament, the Guardians House of Doctrines may, in the absence of the recommendation of lower bodies, directly recommend to the Prime Minister through  the National Promotion Board  the promotions of deserving RMG,GF and SGF and confer the rank to these deserving officers in the organization which it deemed appropriate and necessary  in support of its activities and programs.

Promotion for the Rank of National Founder (NF) shall be the authority of the Prime Minister course through the National Promotion Board following the standard prescribed in the By Laws and or any other qualifications and requirements deemed necessary that may help the organization. Promotion for the rank of National Founder (NF) shall only be done during the National Conventions which is scheduled once every two (2) years. For those to be promoted to the rank of RMG,GF and SGF, a designated official with the rank of Founder may conduct the appropriate ceremony.

Article VI GOVERNMENT

Section 1. The Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated shall at all times uphold the legitimacy of the elected and appointed officers of the organization as mandated in this Constitution & By-laws.

Section 2	The entire Organization shall be under the control and supervision of the following set of officers correspondence to their area of jurisdiction as prescribed in the succeeding Articles of this Constitution & By-laws.

Section 2.a	The Guardians National Triumvirate ( GNT), The Guardians Cabinet ( GC), The Guardians Parliament (GP), The Guardians House of Doctrines ( GHOD), The Guardians National Fraternal Commission (GNFC), The Guardians Regional Fraternal Commission (GRFC), The Guardians Federal Government (GFG), The Guardians Municipal Chapter ( GMC), The Guardians District Chapter ( GDC) and the  Guardians Barangay Chapter (GBC);

Section 3	The Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated shall be governed and operate as a democratic government following the Parliamentary – Federal Form  but with strong recognition and respect to the pioneers of the organization particularly the original Founding Supreme Godfathers now known as Master Founders or otherwise known as the National Triumvirate.

ARTICLE VII THE GUARDIANS NATIONAL TRIUMVIRATE (GNT)

Section 1	The Guardians National Triumvirate (GNT) shall be the highest deciding body occupied by the three (3) Master Founders of the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated ( GBI) with the Most Senior Master Founder who shall be known as the Supreme Master Founder ( SMF) shall head the National triumvirate.

Section 2	The Master Founders of the Guardians National Triumvirate shall serve the organization until the time of their demise or incapacity to handle the position as determined by the majority of its members or voluntary resignation. The remaining Master Founders shall  select from among the active  National Founders for replacement to the vacant position. The Announcement shall be made by the Guardians National Triumvirate.

Section 3	The Guardians National Triumvirate shall be the titular head of the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated with authority to govern in case the Prime minister loss its moral authority to lead and govern the organization.

Section 4	The National Triumvirate shall have the authority to dissolve the Guardians Parliament or declare the Position of the Prime minister, Its deputies and other members of the Guardians Cabinet vacant when it deem necessary and for the exigency of the organization and appoint new members until a new election is called and or may assume the positions of the Prime Minister in cases of emergency situation until the election of a new parliament is called.

Section 5	The National Triumvirate shall have the authority to recall or disapproved the promotions of the members from the rank of Founder (F) up to the National Founders (NF) whom the National Triumvirate find to be unnecessary and in-appropriate for promotion.

Section 6	It shall be the duty of the Guardians National Triumvirate to decide with finality  in case of conflicts between and among the members, officers and those who may have the rank of Founders and National Founders,  cases which are brought to its attention for solution, cases which cannot be resolved by the lower bodies. The National Triumvirate however, shall only handle cases which cannot be solve by the National Fraternal Commission, under its Justice Tribunal and lower bodies assigned to settle such conflicts or problems, or cases directly brought to their attention for resolution. Section 7	The National Triumvirate shall respect and uphold all the decisions not contrary to this By Laws, of the Guardians Parliament and the Guardians Cabinet.

Section 8	The Positions of the Guardians National Triumvirate shall be as follows:

One (1) Supreme Master Founder ( SMF) Two (2) Master Founder (MF)

ARTICLE VIII THE PRIME MINISTER, 1st SENIOR DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER and 2ND SENIOR DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER

Section 1	The Prime minister shall be the head of the government of the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated who shall be appointed by the Guardians National Triumvirate from the short list of five (5) National Founders submitted by the Guardians Parliament from among the active National Founders of the organization.

Section 2	As such He/She shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

PRIME MINISTER:

He is the Chief Executive of the Association. Presides in all assemblies of the association and Sessions of the Guardians Parliament. Represents the Association in all social function 4.	Make appointments of all appointive positions of the national     Association except those under the  appointing authority of the National Triumvirate. Approve all resolutions of the Guardians Parliament. Approve and recommend all annual budget submitted by the different Ministries Perform such other functions as mandated by the Constitution and By-Laws and promulgated by the Parliament.

Section 3	The 1st Senior Deputy Prime Minister and the 2nd Senior Deputy Prime Minister shall be the next highest ranking officials of the Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated who shall be elected by the Guardians Parliament from among the active National Founders of the organization.

Section 4	The 1st Senior Deputy Prime Minister Shall take the place of the Prime Minister incase of temporary vacancy. In cases where the 1st Senior Deputy Prime Minister will not be available, the 2nd Senior Deputy Prime Minister shall assume position. As such He/She shall have the following duties and functions:

1ST SENIOR DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER:

He shall perform the duties of the Prime Minister during absence or in      capacity of the latter. 2.  Shall be the Chief Administrative officer of the  Office of the Prime Minister. Perform all other functions as assigned to him by the Prime Minister

2nd SENIOR DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER:

1. Shall assist the Prime Minister  in matters pertaining External     Activities Perform all other functions as assigned by the Prime Minister

Section 5	The Prime Minister and the two senior Deputy Prime Ministers shall hold office for a period of two (2) years subject to reappointment or reelections.

Section 6	In case of permanent vacancy of the office of the Prime Minister, the Guardians National Triumvirate will again appoint another Prime Minister from the short list of five (5) National Founders including the names of the two (2) Senior Deputy Prime Ministers submitted by the Guardians Parliament. The New Prime Minister will served only the unfinished term of the Prime Minister.

Section 7	In case a permanent vacancy in the office of either the 1st Senior Deputy Prime Minister or 2nd Senior Deputy Prime Minister or both, an election by the Guardians Parliament shall be held for the unfinished term of the vacant office(s).

ARTICLE IX The GUARDIANS HOUSE OF DOCTRINES

Section 1	There shall be a Guardians House of Doctrines (GHOD) which is directly under the office of the National Triumvirate of whose members are appointed by the Supreme Master Founder.

This will served as the special department separate and distinct from the Guardians Cabinet whose major work is to help maintain fraternal standards of the entire GBI organization.

Section 2	The Guardians House of Doctrines shall serve as the National Promotion Board who shall be in-charge of all promotions in the entire organization. As such The Board shall conduct review of applications for promotions, interview applicants for promotions and or disapproved applications following the standard of promotions and recommend for approval to the Prime Minister the qualified applicants. Conferment of ranks shall be conducted by the National Promotion Board and or designated official corresponding to the rank for promotion to conduct the promotions ceremony.

Section 3	The GHOD shall be headed by the National Fraternal Director appointed by the Prime Minister

Section 4	The Vision of the Fraternal Association shall be for the Guardians House of Doctrines to formulate and promulgate principles, beliefs and dogma for the Founders so that the general membership will be properly guided by the cardinal rules of brotherhood;

Section 5	The GHOD shall be composed of the following Divisions each headed each by a National Director:

A.	Membership and Development Division National Supply Service Division Legal Division Special Programs Division

Section 6	Duties of the Officers of the GHOD:

National Fraternal Director

He/She shall supervises the works of the GHOD, as such, he/She shall preside over all meetings of the GHOD. He/She shall approve all request made by the different divisions of the GHOD. He/She shall recommend to the Prime Minister all appointive positions in the GHOD for appointment. He/She shall sit as Chairman of the National Promotions Board.

National Director- Membership Development Division

He/She shall be the overall in-charge of the training & seminars of the entire organization in coordination with the Minister of Membership & Promotions He/She shall serve as the National Training Director He/She shall see to it that members due for promotion shall have attended and completed the trainings and seminars required. He/She shall sit as Vice Chairman of the National Promotion Board. He/She shall perform all other functions assigned to him from time to time

National Director – National Supply Service Division

He/She shall be the overall in-charge of the supply service which includes official guardians uniform, Official T-Shirts, National Identification Cards, National Certificate of Membership, and other Official Guardians  items. He/She shall see to it that the organization shall follow the prescribed GBI paraphernalia He/She shall make inventories, authorize suppliers, supervise distributions of supplies to the different chapters of the GBI Perform all other functions as assigned to him from time to time

National Director – Special Programs Division

He/She shall be the over-all in-charge of the special programs of the entire organization in coordination with the Minister of the Allied Services He/She shall enter into contract with all other agencies and No-Government Organization regarding projects, donations and grants in coordination and approval of the Guardians Triumvirate. He/She shall see to it that the special program shall be implemented in accordance with the contract and agreements entered into by the association He/She shall perform all other functions assigned to him from time to time

National Director – Legal Division

He/She shall be the Legal Officer of the national organization. As such he/she shall see to it that all policies shall at all times being observed and followed by the general membership. He/Shall defend, represent the organization in all legal proceedings in regular Courts or in Quasi – Judicial bodies He/She shall perform all other functions as assigned to him from time to time

Section 7	National Founders (NF) not currently holding any position and or assignments in any departments shall be under the supervision of the Guardians House of Doctrines, being the permanent sanctuary of all active National Founders of the GBI.

They may be assigned to represent the Guardians National Triumvirate in some activities wherein the National Triumvirate may be needed but their availability is hampered.

ARTICLE X The GUARDIANS CABINET

Section 1 	The  Prime Minister shall be assisted by the Guardians Cabinet ( GC) in the implementation of policies correspondence to their positions in the Cabinet in the entire Guardians organization.

Section 2	The Guardians Cabinet shall be composed of the following:

A.	Two (2) Senior Deputy Prime Ministers B.	Deputy Prime Minister each for Luzon area, Visayas Area, and Mindanao Area. C.	One (1) Minister each for the different Ministries, namely: Minister of Finance, Minister of Audit, Minister of Information, Minister of Judiciary, Minister of Membership and Promotions and Minister of Allied Services.

Section 3	The Deputy Prime Ministers shall be appointed by the Prime Minister from among the  active and senior  members of the National Founders representing particularly each area of responsibility/jurisdiction.

Section 4	The Ministers of the Different Ministries shall be elected by the entire membership of the Guardians Parliament from among the National Founder (NF) nominated to the different cabinet positions. Candidates shall not be regular members of the Guardians Parliament.

Those elected Minister of the different Ministries shall be inducted as members of the Guardians Parliament.

Section 5	They will hold office for a period of one year subject to four (4) reelections.

Section 6	Duties of the Officers of the Guardians Cabinet:

c.	The Deputy Prime Minister for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

1.	He/She shall assist the Prime Minister in the exercise of his duties; He/she shall be the overall supervisor of the association in his area of jurisdiction; He/She shall perform his duties as  member of the Parliament He shall act as the Floor Leader of the Parliament when the Parliament will hold session in his area of Jurisdiction

d. The  Six (6) Ministers

A.	Minister of Finance:

1.	He/She shall be the custodian of all properties and funds of the National Organization. He/She shall keep the financial records as well as inventory of properties of the entire organization including all its financial transaction. He/She shall sign and countersign by the National Prime Minister all disbursements of funds and other releases which shall be duly audited by the Minister of Audit. He/she shall submit duly audited financial Reports to the Guardians Parliament on Quarterly basis and shall submit an annual Financial Statement. He/She shall be responsible of his staff in the Ministry and shall coordinate with the Regional & Provincial/City Federal Commissions on matters pertaining the finances of the organization. He/She shall come from the territorial area of where the National Office is situated or at least within its proximity to make it easier to act on official business of the organization.

B.	Minister of Audit

He/She shall be the National Auditor of the organization and as such, he/she shall conduct audit and monitor the funds of the organization from time to time. He/She shall certify the Financial reports and countersign all vouchers for releases including the releases of properties before such release and disbursement shall be consummated. He/She shall advise the Prime Minister on financial condition of the organization and may recommend cost saving measures. He/She shall coordinated with the Regional, Provincial/City Federal Commission on matters pertaining the control of the funds of the organization. He/She may conduct surprised audit to the Regional, Provincial/City Federal Government and the Chapter level if only to insure proper implementation of financial policies.

C.	Minister of Information

He/She shall be the official spokesperson the National Organization and as such he/she shall at all times be properly informed of the situation, status and official activities of the organization. He/She shall be responsible of the image building of the organization and shall at all times established a good community relationship. He/She shall see to it that all Press or Media releases shall passed his/her office first before this can be release publicly. He/She shall be responsible in the information dissemination in the organization shall have a close coordination with the Regional, Provincial/City Federal  Commissions.

D.	Minister of Judiciary

He/She shall be the National Arbiter in cases of conflicts in the interpretation of the Constitution and by Laws and all other National policies of the organization. He/She shall deal with the administrative and disciplinary machinery of the organization. He/She shall have jurisdiction over all decisions of the inferior bodies. He/She shall advise the Prime Minister in cases of decisions and the rules as promulgated by the Parliament before its application. He/She shall serve as the Attorney General of the entire national Organization.

E.	Minister of Membership and Promotions

1.	He/She shall serve as National Director for Membership and Promotions  and as such He/She shall see to it that all requirements for membership and promotions as submitted by inferior bodies are all in accordance with the requirements as embodied in the Constitution and By-Laws and all other membership and promotions policies promulgated by the Guardians Parliament.

He/She shall review all applications for membership and promotion before issuance of Certificates of membership and submission of the applications for promotions to the National Promotion Board. He/She shall review all recommendations of the Federal Commission in the granting of Charter to any Municipal or District before such shall be granted by the Prime Minister. He/She shall advise the Prime Minister of the membership and promotion status of the entire National Organization.

F.	Minister of Allied Services

He/She shall be in-charge of all other National activities not define in other Ministries and shall be responsible in the special programs of the Prime Minister. He/She shall also be responsible of the security of the National Organization as well as the schedule of official travel of all officers of the Guardians National Officers. The Election proceedings of all other inferior Bodies of the Guardians shall be his/her responsibility and shall see to it that these are all coordinated with the Prime Minister and the Guardians National Fraternal commission. He/She shall be responsible in dealing with the re-integration of members and officers of other factions who signified their intention to join back or be integrated to the GBI Mainstream as recommended by the inferior Bodies, and forward the same to the Prime Minister for final processing. Perform such other function as assigned to him/her by the Parliament or the Prime Minister from time to time.

g.	The National Executive Director

1.The National Executive Director under the direction of the Guardians Parliament through the Prime Minister shall be the Chief Operating Officer of the entire organization and as such shall be responsible for the administration of the organizations program and plans and for making it effective in the entire organization in accordance with rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the organization through the Parliament from time to time.

2.He/She shall be appointed by the Prime Minister through the recommendation of the Guardians Parliament and shall be considered an employee of the National association. He/She shall come from the place and residing within the territorial area of the National Office location.

3.	He/She shall be in-charge of the National Office and subject to the approval of the Guardians Parliament through the Prime Minister ,shall have the power to appoint and remove for cause any or all clerical employees of the National Office and to direct their work. As such He/She together with the clerical employees shall received due compensation whish shall be determined by the Guardians Parliament.

4.He/She shall Keep the Prime Minister and other officers of theNational  Headquarters inform on matters affecting the association; Coordinates the over-all programming of the Association.

5. He/She shall serve as the secretary of the Guardians Parliament,ecretary of the Cabinet and Secretary of the committees but without vote. As such., he/she shall be responsible of all the minutes of these Bodies and shall always keep all the officers informed of all the activities and program of the entire organization.

ARTICLE XI The GUADIANS PARLIAMENT

Section 1	The Guardians Parliament will be the highest Policy Making Body of the entire organization. As such, this shall formulate policies, pass laws and resolutions that will help propagate the GBI in the entire territorial limits that will lead to successfully achieved its objectives.

Section 2	The Parliament shall scrutinize and approve the annual budget  of the different Ministries submitted by the Prime Minister for the operation of the entire organization;

Section 3	The Parliament shall be composed of the following:

1.  The Prime Minister	      -		As Presiding Officer Two (2) Senior Deputy Prime Ministers Six (6) Ministers 4. Sixteen (16) Regular Members -	One representative every Guardians Region elected at large by the registered Founders within their respective regions 5. The National Executive Director-		Who will serve as Secretary of the Parliament but without vote.

Section 4	The Elected Regular Member shall served for a period of two (2) years with only one reelection. A candidate for the Regular member of the Parliament shall have the rank of a National Founder.

Section 5	Elected and or appointed members of the Cabinet automatically ceases to be members of the Guardians Parliament after the expiration of their term of office in the Ministries they occupied.

Section 6	The Guardians Parliament shall meet regularly with the frequency as decided  by the body during the first regular session after its election and organization.

Section 7	The Guardians Parliament shall be presided by the Prime Minister and his absence the First or Second Deputy Prime Minister.

Section 8	The Parliament shall have the following officers to be elected from among the members of the Parliament. Only Regular members are qualified for the positions:

(1) Floor Leader (1) Floor Leader Pro-Tempore

Section 9	The Prime Minister Shall Appoint the Chairmen and the Members of the Different Committees of the Parliament. The identification of the committees shall be for the Parliament to decide.

ARTICLE XII The GUARDIANS NATIONAL FRATERNAL COMMISSION (GNFC)

Section 1	The Guardians National Fraternal Commission shall be the governing body for the quasi-judicial functions of the entire National organization. As such She shall serve as the Judiciary of the entire organization and shall be the National Grievance Commission. It shall be referred to as the Commission. It shall be composed of all National Founders who are not elected nor appointed to the National positions.

Section 2	The Guardians National Fraternal Commission through its Election Tribunal, shall also serve as the National  Nomination Committee in charge  Guardians National  elections.

Section 3	The officers of the National Fraternal Commission are appointed by the Prime Minister.

Section 4	The officers of the Guardians National Fraternal Commission are as follows:

Chairman Vice Chairman for Administration Vice Chairman for Operation Executive Commissioner Commissioner, Appointment Tribunal Commissioner, Election Tribunal Commissioner, Justice Tribunal Commissioner, Security Tribunal Commissioner, Audit Tribunal

Section 5. The powers and functions of the Commission shall be as follows:

1. Exercise administrative control over the various offices of the Commission. Decide on the legality and constitutionality of policies, promulgated rules and regulations, standards and procedure in cases of deadlock and questions raised on such issues, as a  quasi-judicial body based on sound professional concepts and principles. Resolved conflicts of the officers occupying higher positions as forwarded by lower bodies. Conduct nationwide inspections for proper evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all organized chapters in the District/Municipal level in coordination with the Regional & Provincial/City Commission. This shall only be done upon request of the Guardians National Triumvirate. Report of its activities and accomplishment during the National Convention/Assembly. Perform such other duties and functions necessary to help the other elected and appointed officers of this organization upon request of the National Triumvirate

Section 6. Duties and functions of the Officers of the Commission:

a.	CHAIRMAN:

He is the Head of the Commission. Consults the Prime Minister on matters relative to the power of general supervision over the Commission. Exercise supervision and control over the various offices under the commission. Delegates authority to exercise any substantive or administrative matters Perform such other functions as promulgated by the Guardians Parliament

b.	VICE CHAIRMAN FOR ADMINISTRATION:

He/She shall assist the Chairman on any matters in the performance of his/her duties. He /She shall supervise the appointment Tribunal and the Election Tribunal. He/She shall performed other task that maybe assigned to him/her.

c.	VICE CHAIRMAN FOR OPERATION:

He/She shall assist the Chairman on any matter in the performance of his/her duties. He/She shall supervise the Justice Tribunal, the Security Tribunal and the Audit Tribunal. He/She shall perform other task that may be assigned to hi/her from time to time.

EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER:

Coordinates The works of other Commissioners; Study the Formulation of Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP)  approved the Guardians Parliament and inform the Commission in cases of conflict and unconstitutionality  of such and  announces all rules and regulation that has been approved and passed; Keeps the Chairman and Commissioners inform on matters affecting the situation; Represents the Chairman when authorized; Receives the Commissions decision and insures that they are implemented; Insures establishment of the required liaison; Exercises overall direction of the staff representatives in the Commission Operation Center (COC); Perform other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.

COMMISSIONER, APPOINTMENT TRIBUNAL:

He/She shall pass upon and review all appointments made according to regulations provided by the Association as passed through the Prime Minister. He shall advise the Prime Minister on  all administrative questions affecting appointments extended by the Prime Minister; He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the Chairman.

COMMISSIONER, ELECTION TRIBUNAL:

He/She shall have exclusive charge of the enforcement and administration of all regulations relative to the conduct of elections in the National Level. He/Shall advise the Prime Minister on questions involving the right to vote, all administrative question affecting elections, including the determination of the number and location of polling places and the appointment of Election officers and other election officials and members; He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the Chairman.

COMMISSIONER, JUSTICE TRIBUNAL:

He/She shall deal with the administrative and disciplinary machinery of the Association; He/She shall have jurisdiction to review the decision, orders, and rulings of the election Tribunal; He/She shall advise such inferior bodies that may be established by the Association; He/She has jurisdiction to review, revise, reverse, modify or affirm an appeal, final decisions of the inferior bodies submitted to the Prime Minister for review in:

All cases in which the constitutionality or validity of any resolution, circular, regulations, decision, or implementing order is in question;

All cases in which the jurisdiction of any inferior body is in issue; c.	All administrative cases in which the penalty imposed is expulsion from the Association;

He/She shall recommend filing of appropriate legal action for any unauthorized, unlawful use of name, markings and logo of the GBI that would undermine or destroy the integrity and name of the organization committed by non-members or expelled members of the organization to the Prime Minister.

COMMISSIONER, SECURITY TRIBUNAL:

He/She shall advise the Prime Minister matters pertaining the  enforcement and administration of all regulations relative to the security of all officers and members of the Association; He/She shall conduct investigation and recommend the prosecution of all offenses in violation of this By-Laws, and infractions of existing regulations; He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the chairman.

COMMISSIONER, AUDIT TRIBUNAL

He/She shall advise the Prime Minister matters pertaining the conduct of  account examination, audit and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenues, receipts and expenditures of the association, or any of its subdivision, agencies, or any instrumentalities in cases of conflicts and as part of investigation of  cases  filed before the commission that concerns finances of the association. He/She may recommend measures necessary to correct the deficiencies of the audited chapters, agencies or units; He/She shall perform all other functions as directed by the Chairman.

ARTICLE XIII The GUARDIANS REGIONAL FRATERNAL COMMISSION

Section 1	The Regional Fraternal Commission shall be the regional extension of authority of the Guardians Cabinet. It shall not have any Legislative functions but purely Executive authority in close coordination with the Guardians Cabinet. It shall serve as the Advisory body of the Guardians Parliament to the Guardians Chartered City/Provincial Federal Government.

Section 2	It shall be the duty of the Regional Fraternal Commission to see to it that Rules and Regulations as well as the national program of the GBI is fully implemented by the different Chartered City/Provincial Federal Government under its territory.

Section 3	The Regional Fraternal Commission through its Assistant Regional Founder of Judiciary will serve as the Grievance Body of the entire region settling disputes among and between members which are not settled by the lower bodies.

Section 4	The officers of the Regional Fraternal Commission shall be the following:

1.   Regional Founder Deputy Regional Founder for Administration Deputy Regional Founder for Operation Chief of Staff Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Appointment Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Election Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Justice Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Security Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Finance Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Audit Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Information Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on membership and Promotions Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Allied Services Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on External Coordination

Section 5	The Regional Council Officers  will hold office for  two( 2) years  and allowed for re-election.

Section 6. Duties and functions of the Officers of the Regional Fraternal Commission:

A.	Regional Founder:

1.	The Regional Founder is the extension of authority of the Prime Minister and the Guardians Cabinet, as such he/she shall implement all rules governing the organization as mandated by the Prime Minister in his area of jurisdiction. 2.	He/She shall exercise supervision over the various offices under the commission in his area of jurisdiction 3.	Appoint officers and officials of the Commission except as otherwise provided by the Constitution and By-Laws, subject to the approval of the Prime Minister. 4.	Preside over its meetings. 5.	Delegate authority to exercise any substantive or administrative functions to the members of the Commission; and 6.	Perform such other functions as may be provided by this Constitution and By-Laws or as directed by the Prime Minister

B.	Deputy Regional Founder for Administration:

1.	He/She shall assist the Regional Founder in the implementation of policies in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws and those promulgated by the Guardians Parliament in so far as Administrative functions of the Commission is concerned. 2.	Coordinate the preparation of plans and programs related to efficient office administration and development of human resources 3.	Shall supervise the Assistant Regional Founders, Committee on Election, Audit, Budget, Finance, Membership and Promotions and Coordination, and 4.	Perform all other functions as assigned to him from time to time.

C.	Deputy Regional Founder for Operation

1.	He/She shall assist the Regional Founder in the implementation of policies in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws and those promulgated by the Guardians Parliament pertaining to discipline, security, and accountability of all officers and members of the association. 2.	Shall supervise the Assistant Regional Founders, Committee on Justice, Security, Information, and Allied Services, and 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

Regional Chief of Staff

1.	Directs, supervises and coordinates the assignments of the Regional Officers and the staff; 2.	Announces policies, in consonance with the national rules and orders to the entire region as approved by concerned regional officers; 3.	Keeps the Regional Founder and other Regional Officers as well as the staff on matters affecting the regional operations; 4.	Represents the Regional Founder when authorized; 5.	Receives the Regional Founders instructions and ensure that they are implemented; 6.	Maintain the master policy file; 7.	Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Election

1.	He/She shall be responsible of the enforcement and administration of all regulations relative to the conduct of elections as Mandated by the National Fraternal Commission, Election Tribunal and other election policies promulgated by the Guardians Parliament. 2.	He/She shall have the authority to decide based on rules, all administrative questions affecting the elections in his regional area of jurisdiction upon approval of the Regional Founder and the recommendation for  appointment of election officials and members by the Regional Founder; Perform other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Justice

He shall deal with the administrative and disciplinary machinery of the Association in the Regional Area of jurisdiction; He shall supervise such inferior boards that may be established by the Association; He Shall recommend to the Regional Founder for action his findings upon his review, the  final decision of inferior boards in: All cases in which the constitutionality or validity of any resolution, circular, regulation, decision or implementing orders is in question; All cases in which the jurisdiction of any inferior board is in issue, All Administrative cases in which the penalty imposed is expulsion from the Association; and All cases in which an error or question of law by the Regional Founder; He shall perform other duties as directed by the Regional Founder.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Security

He shall have exclusive charge of the enforcement and administration of all regulation relative to the security of all officers and members of the Association upon approval of the Regional Founder in the regional area of jurisdiction; He shall conduct investigation and initiate the prosecution of all offenses in violation of this constitution and infractions of existing rules and regulations; and He shall perform other duties as directed by the Regional Founder.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Budget and Finance

He/She shall take charge of all income, expenditures, deficits of the Regional Fraternal Commission. He/She shall assist in the implementation of Financial policies in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws and those promulgated by the Guardians Parliament in the regional area of jurisdiction in close coordination with the Provincial/City commissions. He/She shall be referred the general economy, accuracy, and correctness of expenses and their conformity to the Appropriation Act of the Association, the right assignment or distribution of the funds of same,, the necessity of effecting a reduction or increase of revenues, expenditures, allocation of funds, benefits, investments and the like, and in general, all questions which may have relation to budgetary policies and procedures.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Audit He/She shall examine, audit, and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenues, receipt and expenditures of the Regional Fraternal Committee. He/She shall keep the general accounts, vouchers an other important documents of the Regional Fraternal Commission He/She shall exercise his authority as mandated and instructed by the Prime Minister through the Minister of Audit to define the scope of its audit and examinations, establish the techniques and methods required therefore; and primarily its accounting and auditing rules and regulations, including those for the prevention and disallowance of irregular, unnecessary, excessive, extravagant or unconscionable expenditures, or uses of funds and properties in the regional area of jurisdiction. He/She shall submit to the Regional Founder an annual report covering the financial condition and operation of the Regional Fraternal Commission and or audit report after performing his obligation as instructed by the Minister of Audit for submission to the Guardians Cabinet through the Minister of Audit. He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the Regional Founder.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Information

He/She shall be the Official spokesman of the Commission and responsible for the image building, screen all press and media releases and submit for approval to the Regional Founder any major policy in making reports to the media; He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the Regional Founder.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Membership and Promotion He/She shall implement strict observance of procedures in recruiting of new members and promotions of the deserving members of the in the regional area of jurisdiction as mandated and instructed by the Minister of Membership and Promotions. He/She shall receive request for the schedule or recruitment from the District/Municipal Chapter and Barangay Chapter thereby informing the Regional Founder of the scheduled recruitment of new members; He/She shall make an Accomplishment Report on Final Acceptance of Tyros to the Regional Founder base on the report of the Assistant Cit/Provincial Founder, Committee on Membership and Promotion as reported through channel by the Assistant District/Municipal Founder, Committee on Membership and Promotion; and He/She shall perform other duties as directed by the Regional Founder.

Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Allied Services

He/She shall be responsible in finding ways and means related to our respective communities in general in the Regional Fraternal Commission. In coordination with the Assistant City/Provincial Founder, committee on Allied Services, Assistant District/Municipal founder, Committee on Allied Services may assist and may make representation with the local government units and other government and non-government agencies related to peace and economic development programs of the GBI organization in the regional area of jurisdiction; and Perform such other duties as the Regional Founder may direct. Assistant Regional Founder, Committee on Coordination

He/She shall represent and coordinate with the different units of the organic members of the GBI insofar as development programs and projects of the organization is concern without by passing the authority of the different City/Provincial Committees. He/She shall carryout the instructions of the Regional Founder insofar as other programs is concerned; and Perform such other duties as the Regional Founder may direct.

ARTICLE XIV The GUARDIANS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Section 1	The Guardians Federal Government shall  be composed of all Chapters situated or located in the area of jurisdiction of a Chartered City or Province as prescribed in the Local Government Division  or   specifically defined areas by the Guardians Parliament.

Section 2	The Federal Government may adopt the original Chartered City or Provincial title as their identity or may adopt another Federal name but not omitting the original Charted City or provincial identity. The naming of the Federal Government shall be as follows: Guardians Federal Government of (Name of City/Province) Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated GBI – Mainstream Or:

Guardians Federal Government of ( Adopted name/Pseudonym) (Original name of the City/Province) Guardians Brotherhood Incorporated GBI - Mainstream

Section 3	The Federal Government shall formulate policies for  the entire Province and or  Chartered City   and shall implement all policies promulgated by  body and all rules and regulation including program pass on to the Regional Fraternal Commission from the Guardians Cabinet.

The Federal Government shall have the sole control and supervision in its area of jurisdiction, shall have the power to en-act rules, resolutions, and or policies that deals with, but not limited to Finance & Funds, Membership, Program & activities and all other matters that may develop the organization within the Federal Area.

Section 4	The Provincial/City Federal Congress shall formulate policies not contrary to this By Laws and the Policies promulgated by the Guardians Parliament.

Section 5	The Provincial/City Federal Commission shall be composed of all Chapters under their area of jurisdiction and the officers shall be composed of Founders representing the different recognized and chartered Chapters in the said territorial area.

Section 6	The Officers of the City/Provincial Federal Government are as follows:

Chartered City/Provincial Federal Fraternal Officers: City/Provincial Founder Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Appointment Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Election Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Justice Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Security Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Finance Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Audit Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Information Assistant City/Provincial Founder, Committee on Membership and Promotions

Chartered City/Provincial Federal  Executive Officers 1.	City/Provincial Federal Commissioner Deputy City/Provincial Federal Commissioner Federal Commissioner for Records Federal Commissioner for Finance Federal Commissioner for Audit Federal Commissioner for Information Federal Commissioner for Allied Services Federal Commissioner for Membership and Promotions Federal Commissioner for Economic Enterprise Federal Commissioner for security

Chartered City/Provincial Federal Congress (Legislative)

1.	Deputy City/Provincial Federal Commissioner 8 Members of the Federal Congress

Section 7	The Officers of the City/Provincial Federal Commission will hold office for two (2)  years  and will have a maximum of two reelections.

Section 8	Duties and Functions of the Federal Officers:

A. The Federal Commission Officers and its functions:

Section 8.A.1	The Federal Commissioner – Shall be the Chief Executive of the Entire Chartered City/ Provincial Federal Government & The City/Provincial Federal Commission.

As such, He/She shall exercise supervision over the Federal Officers and see to it that its constitutional duties and obligations, national and in the local level are fulfilled.

He/She shall implement the policies and resolutions promulgated by the Federal Congress and encourage other chapters within his area confederation to work for the improvement and development of their respective chapters. Section 8.A.2	Deputy Federal Commissioner- Shall Serve as the Presiding officer of the Federal Congress in all its sessions and meetings.

Shall see to it that all proposals and resolutions are forwarded in a span of time short enough for immediate action and implementation of the Federal Executive Officers.

Shall take over the position of the Federal Commissioner in case of vacancy.

Section 8.A.3	Federal Commissioner for Records- Shall serve as the secretary of the Federal Government and the Federal Commission. As such he/she shall be responsible for the minutes of all meetings of the Confederation and the Federal Commission and for such records as will make possible the measuring of results necessary for the General Assembly.

Section 8.A.4	Federal Commissioner for Finance – Shall serve as the Federal Treasurer of the Federal Government and the Federal Commission. As Such He/She shall He/She shall receive and hold in custody all monies received by the Federal Government from whatever source and for whatever purpose, subject to the order of the Federal Government or its Federal Commission for the disbursement thereof. All funds in the custody of the Treasurer shall be maintained in an account in a banking institution, and an accurate account under the necessary classifications or subdivisions shall be maintained. The disbursement of the funds of the Federal Government shall be made only upon approval of the Federal Commission.

Section 8.A.5	The Federal Commissioner for Finance shall report the state of the treasury at all regular meetings of the Federal Commission and general assembly of the Federal Government and at all times shall make annually a duly audited public report of all money received and disbursed, to include a statement of assets and liabilities.

Section 8.A.6	Federal Commissioner for Audit	-	He/She shall serve as the Auditor of the Federal Government and the Federal Commission. As such, he/she shall conduct periodic audit of books of accounts of the Area Confederation, verify and certify to the correctness of all financial transactions of the Federal Government, ascertain income intended for and accruing to the Federal Government of any and all kinds are received and properly recorded. With the Federal Commissioner for Finance, he/she shall conduct the annual or semi annual property inventory of the Federal Government.

Section 8.A.7	Federal Commissioner for Information -	He/She shall be the Public information officer of the Federal Government, as such he/she shall be in-charge of disseminating all information, releases, and notices to the public, to the members, to the chapters and to other agencies that may help the organization. He/she shall also be responsible of all gathering outside data and pass it on to the Federal Commission for any use and for basis of improving the image of the organization. He/she shall serve as the PR officer of the entire Federal Government.

Section 8.A.8	Federal Commissioner for Allied Services	- He/She shall be in-charge of other services not specifically included in the duties of other Federal Commissioners. He/She shall be in-charge of Elections of inferior bodies and see to it that the conduct of election is within the bounds of the CBL.

Shall also be in-charge of Special programs of the Federal Commission which may be decided by the Federal Congress and approved by the Federal Commissioner.

Shall be In-charge of the re-integration of Guardians member of other Faction and sees to it that these are all in-order before submitting for approval to the National Leadership.

Section 8.A.9	Federal Commissioner for Membership & Promotions- He/She shall be in-charge in the review of all applications for membership of the entire Federal Government.

Shall see to it that all requirements and qualifications are complied with and followed in the chapter level.

He/She reviews all recommendations for promotions and see to it that all requirements are complied with before submission to the higher authorities for approval.

Section 8.A.10	Federal Commissioner for Economic Enterprise-	Shall be the Business Manager of the entire Federal Government. As such, he/she shall work for the economic development of the Federal Government and submit plans to the Federal Commission for scrutiny and approval.

He/She shall be the over-all in-charge of all economic activity of the Federal Government and may recommend disapproval of any economic activity he./she finds un applicable.

He/She also review and advise other chapters for their submitted request for economic activities and forward the same to the Federal Commission for action.

Section 8.A.11	Federal Commissioner for Security	-	He/She shall be the Sergeant –at-Arms of the entire Federal Government and see to it that order is observed during Assemblies, meetings and the like.

He/She shall review and or submit plans for security in all functions of the entire Federal Government. B. Federal Congress and its functions:

Section 8.B.1	The Federal Congress is the Legislative Body of the Federal Government. As such, It will formulate policies, make resolutions and promulgate rules for the Federal Government for its development membership recruitment, community services, and economic projects not contrary to the National Policies and the this Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 8.B.2	The Federal Congress shall be composed of Eight (8) Federal Congressmen elected at large by the voting Delegates during the assembly called for the purpose, from among the nominee.

The Federal Congressmen will hold office for the period of Two(2) years subject to reelection.

Section 8.B.3	The Federal Congress shall be presided by the Deputy Federal Commissioner as head of the Federal Congress.

Section 8.B.4	A Floor Leader and a Congress Secretary shall be appointed by the Deputy Federal Commissioner from among the Federal Congressmen to serve in the Federal Congress for the period of two (2) years, except when a replacement  is deemed necessary as requested by the majority of the Congressmen and or as desired by the Deputy Federal Commissioner, a new appointment is made for the unfinished term of the replaced official.

Section 8.B.5	All Policies, Resolutions, Promulgated laws shall be subject the approval of the Federal Commissioner before implementation. C. Provincial/City Federal Fraternal Commission officers and its functions:

Section 8.C.1	The Provincial/City Federal Fraternal Commission shall be the governing body of the quasi-judicial function and fraternal activities of the Federal Government. It shall be elected by the Founders registered in the chapter within the  jurisdiction of the Federal Government. The election shall be done during the Federal Government assembly as scheduled. The term of office shall be two(2) years subject to one (1) reelection.

Section 8.C.2	The Federal Fraternal Commission shall be exclusive for  those founders registered in the Chapter but not  serving in the Regional Fraternal commission or any other higher  bodies.

Section 8.C.3	The Federal Fraternal Commission shall serve as the Grievance Committee of the Federal Government and at the same time serve as the Nomination & Election Committee of the Federal Government during the scheduled election.

Section 8 C.4	Duties of the Officers of the Federal Fraternal Commission:

1.	City/Provincial Founder	- Shall be the head of the Federal Fraternal Commission. As such He/She shall maintain cooperation and good working relationship	 among the members of the Federal Fraternal Commission. He/She shall see to it that all rules and regulation and policies promulgated by the Guardians Parliament as well as those promulgated by the Federal Congress shall be strictly followed through the Federal Commission. He/She shall also see to it that all cases brought to the attention of the Federal Fraternal Commission being the Federal Government’s Grievance Committee shall be dealt with accordingly with fairness and following the ethical standard.

2.	Deputy City/Provincial Founder	-	Shall take the place of the City/Provincial Founder in case of vacancy. He/She shall also serve as the Administrative officer of the Fraternal Commission of whom he/she shall schedule the Fraternal Sessions of the Commission.

3.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Appointment- Shall be responsible of all matters regarding appointment in the Federal Fraternal Commission. As such, he/she shall see to it that all requirements and qualifications are followed before any appointment is made. He/She shall also be responsible in finding facts in case of complaints that involves appointments.

4.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Election -	Shall be responsible on matters regarding election of officers of the Federal Fraternal Commission. He/She shall also serve as the head of the Nomination and Election Committee of the Federal Government who shall be in-charge of elections in the Federal Government.

5.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Justice -	Shall be responsible for the maintenance of fair treatment and the observation of ethics in the fraternal Commission. He/She shall also Serve as the head of investigating body in the Grievance Committee. He/She may also act as Fiscal of the Federal Fraternal Commission.

6.	Ass City/Provincial Founder for Security -	Shall be responsible of the security and order of the Commission. Shall perform other functions as assigned to him by the Federal Fraternal Commission from time to time.

7.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Finance - 	Shall be responsible in the implementation of financial rules and policies of the Federal Government. He/She shall work hand in hand with the Federal Commissioner on Finance in the implementation of financial policies promulgated by the Guardians Parliament and the Federal Congress.

8.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Audit -	Shall be responsible in the proper collection and disbursement of funds in as much as rules and policies is concerned. He/She shall work hand in hand with the Federal Commissioner for Audit in the implementation of financial policies.

10.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Information- Shall be responsible in dissemination of information of the Federal Fraternal Commission. He/She shall also be the PR officer of the Federal Fraternal Commission. 11.	Asst City/Provincial Founder for Membership and Promotion-	Shall be responsible for the review of all applications for membership and promotions of the Federal Government. As such. He/She shall see to it that all requirements and qualifications are strictly followed before such application shall be forwarded to the City/Provincial Founder for approval.

ARTICLE XV The GUARDIANS MUNICIPAL/DISTRICT CHAPTER

Section 1. The members of the Municipal/District Chapter are coming from the organic personnel, such as the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, Philippine Air force, Philippine Navy, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Maritime Police, National Bureau of Prisons and Reservist and other branch of services that may be created,  and the civilian component within the respective places/jurisdiction.

Section 2	The executive power of the Municipal/District Chapter shall be exercised by the Municipal/District Executive Body composed of the elected officers of the Chapter; the legislative power by the Municipal/District Legislative Council; and the quasi-judicial power by the Municipal/District Fraternal Commission.

The Municipal/District Chapter Shall be Under the Area of Jurisdiction of the established Federal Government as declared by the Guardians Parliament.

Section 3	Composition of the District/Municipal Chapter:

A. District/Municipal Executive Body elected at large by the general Membership of the Chapter:

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Auditor Business Manager Public Information Officer Sgt. – at - Arms

B. District/Municipal Legislative Council

Vice President – Presiding Officer 13 Councilors – elected at large by the Chapter general membership Council Floor Leader appointed by the Vice President from among the 13 Councilors Council Secretary appointed by the Vice President from among the 13 councilors All incumbent Barangay Chapter Presidents if there are any

C. District/Municipal Fraternal Commission composed of all Founders of    The Chapter of which officers are elected from among themselves:

District/Municipal Founder Deputy District/Municipal Founder for Administration Deputy District/Municipal Founder for Operation Chief of Staff Assistant District/municipal Founder for Appointment Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Election Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Justice Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Security Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Finance Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Audit Assistant District Municipal Founder for Information Assistant District Municipal Founder for Membership and Promotions Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Allied Services Assistant District/Municipal Founder for External Coordination

Section 4	The chartering of a District/Municipal chapter shall be the authority of the Prime Minister thru the recommendation of the Minister of membership and promotions but should be passing through channel from the Chartered City/Provincial Federal Government. The charter can be revoked anytime by the Prime Minister in any case that rules and regulations and the agreement of chartering is violated.

Section 5	The District./Municipal Chapter as assigned in the corresponding committee and chapter officers, shall be responsible in the recruitment and screening of incoming members of the organization including the collection of necessary fees and dues and the remittance of the respective shares as embodied in the Constitution and By-Laws of the GBI, and the Provisions promulgated by the Federal Congress. Recruitment and Recruitment Process however, shall start only after the Chapter President informed the National Office Through channel of the scheduled Recruitment.

The Municipal/District Chapter shall implement all  national, and  Federal Government  policies, rules and regulations and all other resolutions in-acted by the chapter Council.

Section 6	The District/Municipal chapter shall have legislative power through its District/Municipal council and can in-act, formulate and pass resolutions and policies not contrary with  this Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 7	No member shall be elected to any position in the Executive or Chapter Council if his rank is below RMG/Supreme Godfather – Supreme Godmother in the time of election and or nomination. In cases of un availability of Ranking members, those in the membership rank can be elected on acting capacities until they qualify for promotion.

Section 8. Duties and Functions of the Executive, Legislative and quasi-Judicial Branches in the District/ Municipal Chapter

A. EXECUTIVE

President

He/She is the Chief Executive at his level of the Association; Presides in all assemblies of the Association at his level; Represent the association in all social functions; Appoint, supervise and have control over all elected and appointed officers and members of the Association under his area of jurisdiction; Direct the overall activities of the Association in close coordination with the different Barangay Chapter Presidents. Vice President

He shall perform the duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter; Acts Presiding Officer in the Legislative Council.

Secretary

He shall keep a complete record or lists of all members and maintain a correct record of all the minutes of the meetings of the Association; He shall give notice to all meetings called; He shall take care and facilitated all communications addressed to the Association; He shall turn over all books and other properties in his possession to his successor.

Treasurer

He shall be the custodian of all the funds and properties of the Association; HE shall keep the financial records and transactions of the Association; He shall sign and countersigned by the President on disbursement of funds of the Association; He shall submit an annual report of Assets and Liabilities, which will be presented during the annual general assembly.

Auditor

He shall audit and monitor the funds of the Association from time to time; He shall certify the financial reports that may be submitted to the Association; He shall advice the President on the financial condition of the Association and recommend cost-saving measures; He shall conduct an audit in accordance with the rules and procedures in auditing on or before the 31st of January of each year.

Business Manager

He shall formulate economic plans and strategies to improve the financial condition of the Association; He shall submit for approval by the Council a feasibility study of any business ventures; He/She manages any business venture of the Association.

Public Information Officer

He shall be the official spokesman of the Association; He shall be responsible for the image building of the Association; He shall screen all press and media releases; He shall submit for approval by the Council any major policy in making reports to the media.

B.	LEGISLATIVE ( Chapter Council)

Councilors – The Councilors as a body shall have the following functions, powers and authority;

To authorize the President to receive donations, enter into contracts and engage in fund raising activities; To levy fees and/or assessments; To make provisions for accident fund, mortuary fund, and other miscellaneous funds, initially at the District/Municipal chapter; To regulate the recruitment of members except Founders prescribing the requirements and procedures for screening and interview only; To adopt policies and procedures on transfer of membership, change of status, treatment of suspended, expelled and inactive members; To promote the well-being and periodic assessment of the actual membership of the Association; To undertake sports and other professional advancement activities; In case of vacancy, to call for Special Assembly to elect and fill up the vacancy of the Council; To make representations with concerned government agencies and non government organizations related to peace and prosperity; and

To perform such other duties as may be required, or exercise each other rights or authority as may be granted by the Association in a duly convened Assembly.

The Officers of the Chapter Council who shall be elected from among the elected Chapter Councilors shall be as follows:

One (1) 	-	Council Floor Leader One (1)	-	Council Secretary

The Council Floor Leader shall be responsible in the preparation of the Sessions Agenda as well as the schedule of Priority items to be discussed by the Council.

The Council Secretary Shall be responsible in the recording and keeping of the minutes of the session, keeping of the resolutions, all Council documents and shall be made available for scrutiny and or for referrals.

C.     DISTRICT FRATERNAL COMMISSION

a.	District/Municipal Founder

He/She shall be the over-all supervisor of the Commission within the District/Municipality. Shall have the authority to approve or disapprove membership of new applicants and promotion of members as endorsed by the Chapter President through a Council resolution. Shall serve as the final arbiter or judge of all conflicts or grievances by chapter members and other officers of the chapter upon consultation of other District/Municipal founders He/She shall have a very close coordination with the Chapter President and the Vice President to ensure success of the association Shall submit annual report to the Chartered City/Provincial Federal Fraternal Commission on all matters that affects the chapter Shall directly report to the Chartered City/Provincial Federal  Fraternal Commission Perform all other functions as maybe promulgated by the Federal Government from time to time

Deputy District/Municipal Founder for Administration

Shall assist the District/Municipal Founder on matters pertaining administration and judicial administration of the Chapter. Shall supervise the Assistant District/Municipal Founders for Election, Appointment, Finance, Audit, Information and External Coordination Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Deputy District Founder for Operations

1.	Shall assist the District/Municipal Founder on matters pertaining	 to disciple, security and accountability of the officers and members of the commission 2. Shall supervise the Assistant District/Municipal; Founders 	for Justice, Security, Membership and Promotions, Allied Services and External Coordination. 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

Chief of Staff

1.	Shall be the overall coordinating Founder of the District/Municipal Chapter. 2.	Coordinates all activities of the Commission in relations with other governing bodies and activities 3.	Serve as the Record officer of all documents submitted to the Commission and forward important documents due for other higher bodies 4.	Serve as the Secretary of the Commission and Secretary of all meetings and activities of other Committees of the Commission 5.	Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Appointment

1.	Shall pass upon and attest all appointments made by the Chapter in accordance with existing policies 2.	Shall Decide on all administrative questions affecting appointments made by the Chapter President or Vice President 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Election

1.	Shall served as the Chairman of the Nomination & election committee and shall be responsible for the smooth flow and process of electing officials of the Chapter 2.	Shall convene the Election Tribunal composed of District/Municipal Founders in cases of Election protest or questions and come up with immediate resolution of such cases or questions 3.	Shall perform other duties as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Justice

1.	Shall be responsible in the correct implementation of policies and rules as well as the interpretation of the Constitution and By-Laws in the Chapter. 2.	Shall served as the presiding officer of the Chapter Grievance Committee. 3.	Shall served as the Legal Counsel of the Chapter and represent the Association in all courts or Quasi – Judicial bodies 4.	Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Security

1.	Shall be the over-all in-charge of the security of the chapter. 2.	Shall review the result of investigation of the Screening Committee and may conduct independent investigation on matters pertaining the application of new members and promotions of members and submit the same to the Fraternal Commission for action 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Finance

1.	Shall be responsible for the Financial status of the chapter 2.	Shall recommend programs for Financial campaign and check the existing financial programs of the chapter 3.	Shall assist the Chapter Treasurer in matters relating to Finances of the Chapter 4.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Audit

1.	Shall be responsible of the smooth flow of the finances of the Chapter 2.	Shall have the authority to conduct independent audit in case financial question is raised in the Grievance Committee 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Information

1.	Shall served as the spokesperson of the Commission 2.	Shall be responsible for the positive publicity of the association. 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Membership and Promotions

1.	Shall be the overall in-charge of the membership and promotions of the chapter 2.	Shall review all documents submitted to the Fraternal Commission on matters relating to acceptance of new members and promotion of members 3.	Shall have the right to reject membership of applicants and promotions of members before such documents is submitted to the District/Municipal Founder for approval and or action 4.	Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for Allied Services

1.	Shall be responsible on Special program of the Chapter as submitted for review to the commission 2.	Shall be responsible for activities and program not within the jurisdiction of other Assistant Founders 3.	Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

Assistant District/Municipal Founder for External Coordination

1.	Shall served as the General Liaison Officer of the Commission 2.	Shall see to it that all other bodies and agencies are properly coordinated to ensure success of activities submitted to the Fraternal Commission. 3.	Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

ARTICLE XVI The BARANGAY CHAPTER

Section 1	The Barangay Chapter is the smallest unit of the Association.

Section 2 	It shall composed of members within the Barangay and shall only form and exist if permitted by the  District/Municipal Chapter.

Section 3	The Barangay Chapter shall have no Legislative authority but purely Executive and shall be under the supervision of the District/Municipal Chapter.

Section 4	The Officers of the the Barangay Chapter shall be as follows:

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Auditor Business Manager Public Information Officer Sgt. At Arms

Section 5. Duties of the Officers of the Barangay Chapter:

A.	Chapter President

He/She will be the Chief Executive of the Chapter Presides over all assemblies & meetings of the Chapter Represent the association in all functions He/She serves as member of the Municipal/District Council in his capacity as Chapter president of the Barangay chapter Direct the overall activities of the association under his chapter

B.	Vice President

He/She shall perform the duties of the President in case of his absence He/She serves as the Chairman of the Membership & Promotion Committee of the Barangay chapter Perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time.

C.	Secretary

He/She shall keep a complete record or list of all members and maintain a correct record of all minutes of the meeting of the chapter. He/She shall give notice to all meetings called He/She perform all other functions as assigned to him from time to time.

D.	Treasurer

He/She shall be the custodian of all funds and properties of the organization and as such shall only release/disburse funds in accordance with the policies of the association. He/She shall give duly audited financial report to the members on a monthly basis. Shall perform all other functions as maybe assigned to him from time to time

E.	Auditor

He/She shall served as the fund controller of the chapter, as such he/she shall see to it that disbursement of funds shall be in accordance with the generally accepted accounting procedure as embodied in the policies of the association. He/She shall conduct audit, periodic or regular to ensure that the funds of the association is maintained He/She shall advise the Chapter President and the Treasurer on matters pertaining funding of the association Perform such other functions as assigned to him from time to time.

F.	Business Manager

He/She shall formulate plans that will help the association raise funds for its programs and projects. He serves as the social officer of the barangay chapter He/She shall perform all other functions assigned to him/her from time to time

G.	Public Information Officer

He/She shall be the spokesman of the Chapter. As such he/she shall see to it that the chapter shall gain positive publicity He/She shall serve as the Liaison officer and shall see to it that all information intended to the members and other related groups or individuals are properly disseminated. Shall perform all other duties assigned to him/her from time to time

F.	Sergeant At Arms

He/She shall served as the peace officer of the association, as such he/she shall see to it that order shall at all times be observed in all gatherings and proceedings of the association. He/she shall coordinate with other officers in the implementation of such order and shall be knowledgeable of the rules and regulation that governs the association. Shall perform all other functions as assigned to him/her from time to time

ARTICLE XVII NOMINATION AND ELECTION

Section 1	The Prime Minister shall Appoint a Nomination & Election Committee of seven (7) members from among the members of the National Fraternal Commission who will be responsible in the conduct of Election in the National Level.

Section 2	The Nomination & Election Committee will supervise and or conduct the Election of the Following:

Selection and Election of the Five (5) Members of the Parliament who will compose the “Short List” for submission to the Guardians National Triumvirate for the appointment of Prime Minister.

Selection and Election of other officers

Section 3	The Nomination & Election Committee shall delegate its authority to the Regional Fraternal Commission who shall organized its Regional Nomination & Election Committee composed of members of the Regional Fraternal Commission.

Section 4	The Regional Nomination & Election Committee shall be responsible of the election of the Regional Representative to the Guardians Parliament.

Section 5	The election of the Guardians Parliament shall be conducted during the last day of the National Convention which is scheduled in the month of October every after Two (2) years from the Convention of 2008.

Section 6	The Election of officers of the Guardians Parliament shall be done right after the election of the Parliament.

Section 7	The Election of the different Federal Government Officials shall be done every first Saturday of September every two (2) years  beginning  after the Convention of 2008.

Section 8	The Election of Chapter Officers shall be done every First Saturday of August every two (2) years beginning after the convention of 2008.

Section 9	With the exception of those otherwise provided for herein, all election to be conducted shall in secret balloting. ARTICLE XVIII MEETING, NOTICE, QUORUM, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

Section 1	The Meeting, sessions, general assemblies of the different sets and category of the officers as well as members shall de decided by the responsible Bodies themselves and shall be approved by the higher authorities.

Section 2	All Chapter officers shall regularly meet in their respective categories ones a month and the Chapter  General assembly of the membership shall be scheduled ones every Two months.

Section 3	Attendance of all members in case of a Chapter assembly is required and all officers in their category is required in all meetings and sessions. However, for the purpose of having quorum to approve all concerns, the equivalent attendee shall be One half minus five (1/2 – 5) to constitute a quorum.

Section 4	In cases of National Assembly and Conventions, Each Chapter shall be entitled to a Maximum of Five (5) voting delegates, regardless of rank,  selected by the Chapter. The delegates shall be headed by the Chapter President. The Founders however are separately counted with a ratio of one (1) voting Founder for every five (5) Founders registered in the Chapter. All elected and appointed officers in the Central Government and the Federal Government whose terms of office is considered incumbent are counted as official voting delegates.

All other members regardless of rank may attend the National Conventions and Assemblies and can participated in the deliberation but without voting rights.

Section 5	In the Case of the Federal Government, each chapter is entitled to have a maximum of Five (5) voting delegates with the rank of MG or RMG headed by the Chapter President to elect the different officers of the Federal Government in a scheduled Federal Government General Assembly called as scheduled. All Founders registered in the Chartered Chapter are considered official voting delegates. Other participants may also attend but without voting rights.

Section 6	All procedure shall be observed following the Roberts Rule

ARTICLE XIX COMMITTEES

Section 1. National Standing Committees:

A      	 Committees on Appointments  consisting of three (3) members to            which committee shall be referred all questions affecting the appointments extended by the Prime Minister to all officers and members thereof. . B.	 Committee on Membership consisting of three (3) members Headed by the Minister of Membership and Promotions to which committee shall be referred all questions relating to membership in the Association.

C.	Committee on Finance & Budget Consisting of three (3) members headed by the Minister of Finance to which committee shall be referred all questions related income, expenditures and deficits of the Association; the bookkeeping system; the effecting of the payment or amounts due to the Association; the financial responsibility of the officers of the Association; the adoption of a policy and recommendation to and from the Guardians Parliament; and in general, all question which may have relation to the finances of the Association.

D. 	Committee on Audit, Claims and Benefits Consisting of three (3) members headed by the Minister of Audit, to which committee shall be referred all questions relating to the auditing and adjustment of all accounts chargeable against the funds for the expenses and activities of the Association; the acceptance and processing of claims intended for the benefit of members thereof; and in general, the passage of measures for the welfare of the same.

E.	Committee on Ethics consisting of three (3) members headed by the Minister of Justice and shall have the powers, functions, and privileges in the investigations of all members brought before the said committee.

Section 2. National Special Committees. The Prime Minister May organize Special Committees as it may deemed necessary to assist and or help the National Leadership implement its programs and activities.

Section 3	The procedure and rules of the Creation the National Standing & Special Committees may be applied to the City or Provincial Fraternal Commissions.

Section 4	The Chapter Standing Committees:

Recruitment and Screening Committee consisting of not more than nine (9) members appointed by the Chapter President from among the Regular Chapter members. The committee shall be headed by a Chairman who may have the benefit of selecting the members of the committee from among the Ranking Magic Group. Magic group may be appointed if the Chapter President find it more necessary or in the absence of available RMG’s. For the purpose of more membership participation, members who are currently holding positions in the Executive and Legislative  may be spared in the appointment.

The Recruitment & Screening Committee shall be responsible in the Screening, processing, qualifying and rejection of applicants for Membership ( Tyros)  following the process of recruitment.

Finance Ways and Means Committee consisting of not more than 7 members headed by the Chapter Treasurer vice chaired by the Business Manager. The other members of the Committee shall be selected from among the members of the chapter whose integrity and public relations shall be a major factor for its inclusion in the committee.

The Committee shall be responsible in the raising of funds for the many different programs and projects of the Chapter.

Committee on Sports and Physical Fitness consisting of three (3) members, to which committee shall be referred all matters pertaining to sports and physical fitness program of the Association.

Committee on Awards and Appreciation consisting of three (3) members, to which committee shall be referred all matters pertaining to giving of awards and appreciation to deserving members, as well as to any person who has extended support or assistance which redounded to the benefit of the Association.

ARTICLE XX FUNDS

Section 1. Funds The funds of the Association shall be derived from membership fees, monthly dues, annual chapter dues and special assessments of members, grants, donations or benefits.

Section 2	National Funds shall be held in custody by the Minister of Finance who is serving as National Treasurer of the entire organization.

Section 3	All funds remitted and received by the National Organization shall be coursed through the Minister of Finance and corresponding official Guardians receipts shall be issued to the payee or the remitting person(s), Officer(s) and or Body as a proof of receipt and shall be deposited immediately to the official depository bank for safekeeping.

Section 4	No collection shall be made except those stated in this By Laws or those with prior approval of the Prime Minister as recommended and passed by the Guardians Parliament for the National Level, Chartered City/Provincial Federal Congress in the Federal Government Level and the Municipal/District President as recommended and passed by the Municipal/District Council. In the Chapter level. Section 5	Recognized chapters shall be assessed an amount of One thousand pesos(P1,000.00) as annual dues to be remitted directly to the Minister of finance. This annual due shall be the basis in identifying the status of the chapter. Chapter failing to remit annual dues shall not be granted the active status and shall  forfeit all benefits and privileges  granted to all members including the issuance of National Identification Cards.

Section 6	The Federal funds shall be decided and determined by the Federal Government of their respective jurisdiction.

Section 7	The Federal Government may implement fees and dues as decided by the Federal  Congress and shall be based on the economic status of the general membership and economic standing of the Federal Jurisdiction.

Section 8	All Resolutions and rules shall not be contrary to the General Provision of this CBL and shall conform with the Resolution and rules as promulgated by the Guardians Parliament.

Section 9. The amount for the monthly due of the members in the chapters shall be determined by the Federal Government. The Chapter annual dues to be remitted by the chapters to the Federal Government shall be determined by the Federal Congress.

Section 10	 National Identification card Fee of      P100.00 and  Certificate of National Membership fee of P30.00 for every new member shall all be remitted to the Minister of Finance and issuance of Identification Cards and certificate of membership shall be done not later than 30 days upon remittance of payments together with the 3rd copy of the membership application forms and application for identification cards complete with all the requirements duly approved by the corresponding officials.

Section 11	Other assessment is distributed as follows: P 50.00-Membership fee	For the local Chapter

P50.00	- Marking fee	-	remitted for the Official Marker P100.00-Lecturers fee-	remitted for the Founder Or National Founder who Delivered the Final and Complete lecture during The final and markings. P200.00-Guardians wine-	Remitted for the chapter For Guardians wine and Other incidental expenses

Section 12	 In cases of Areas with Barangay Chapters, fifty percent (50%) of the monthly dues  shall be retained by the Barangay Chapter. All other fees and dues collected shall be taken cared of by the mother chapter with close coordination with the Barangay Chapter.

Section 13	 Promotions assessment for those members who will be promoted shall be remitted directly to the Minister of Finance with the following classification: 1. From GDN to GF/GM                  -           P150.00 2. From MG to RMG		-	-	P150.00 3. From GF/GM to Founder (F)        -          P150.00 4. From SGF/SGM to Founder         -           P300.00 5. From RMG to Founder (F)	-	-	P300.00 6. From Founder to National Founder (NF)	P500.00

Section 14	All fees collected by the chapter shall be coursed through the Chapter Treasurer and no other member and or officer shall be allowed to make collections except when explicitly authorized by the body through Chapter Council resolution approved by the chapter President. Section 15. Municipal/District/Branagay Chapter Fees and Dues for every new member before acceptance and markings:

a.	P 50.00	-	Membership Fee ( One Time) b.	 100.00	-	National Identification Card c.	   50.00	-	Marking Fee ( When Due for Marking) d.	 100.00	-	Lecturers fee ( One time) e.	   30.00	-	National Certificate of Membership f.	 200.00	-	Guardians wine and other materials during the indoctrination process g.	_______	   -	Monthly due (Collected one month advance) The succeeding monthly dues shall be paid every anniversary date of his membership. Section 16	Disbursement/	Withdrawal from the funds of the Association in the Chapter level, whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Chapter Treasurer countersigned by the Chapter President with prior verification of the Chapter Auditor. Only Disbursement as approved by the Council shall be considered authorized.:

Disbursement/withdrawal from the Federal Funds shall be following the financial policies of the Federal Government promulgated by the Federal Congress.

Section 17	Disbursement/Withdrawal of National funds shall be signed by the  Minister of Finance and countersigned by the Prime Minister, or in his absence, the Senior Deputy Prime Minister, with prior verification of the Minister for Audit. Disbursement shall be based on the annual budget as approved by the Guardians Parliament.

In cases of disbursement not within the annual budget, a Parliament resolution and approval is deemed necessary.

Section 18	All Funds collected and or remitted to the Minister of finance shall be form part of the Funds of the National organization. A Financial Report which specifically states all receipts and disbursements prepared by the Minister of Finance duly audited by the Minister of Audit and approved by the Prime Minister shall be  submitted and distributed to all Regional Fraternal Commission and will make available to all City/Provincial Federal Government as well as the Chapters of the Organization on a quarterly basis.

An audited Financial Statement shall be prepared annually and shall be reported to the General Assembly which will be held as scheduled.

Section 19	Chartered City/Provincial Federal Government, District/Municipal chapters and the Barangay chapters shall prepare a monthly  Financial Report of all receipts and disbursements of funds in their respective Bodies, shall render report to the Members under their jurisdiction. The Financial report shall be prepared by the City/Provincial Federal Commissioner for Finance for Chartered City/Provincial Federal Government, Chapter Treasurer for the Chapters, duly audited by their respective Auditors and approved by their respective head s( City/Provincial Federal Commissioner or Chapter Presidents) An Annual Financial Report Shall be submitted to the National Office Through the Minister of Finance every end of the Fiscal Year.

Section 20. The fiscal year of the Association shall be from January 1st to December 31st of each year.

ARTICLE XXI DISCIPLINARY SCHEME

Section 1	Any member or officer other than the officers of the Guardians National Triumvirate whose conduct or activities are contrary to the By-Laws, rules and regulations of the Association shall be subjected to disciplinary action. All complaints and or cases shall be filed to the following for immediate resolution and or settlement:

For Barangay Chapter – to the Municipal/District Fraternal Commission For the Federal Government – to the Federal Fraternal Commission For the Region		-to the Regional Fraternal Commission For the National level	-to the National Fraternal Commission Final Body	       -the National Triumvirate

Section 2	Any member maybe suspended or expelled  under any of the following grounds:

Non- Payment of membership fee, annual or monthly dues and other assessment for three (3) consecutive months; Non payment of fines properly imposed upon him/her; Failure despite notice, to attend without sufficient cause as maybe determined by the concerned officer for three (3) consecutive meetings of the association; Other infractions or violations of the Constitution & By Laws, rules and regulations of the association, after final determination thereof by the Disciplinary officers of the association.

Section 3	Immediate expulsion and or filing of appropriate charges in the Proper Court of the Philippines and or any other legal bodies shall  immediately be  meted upon,  after final judgment of guilt by the National Fraternal Commission concurred by the National Triumvirate on members or officers committing  grave and serious offense as:

1.      “Unauthorized collection of fees, monthly dues, promotion dues,  membership fees, lecturers fee and other authorized fees, and, disbursement of the same without authority and or giving of authority to do the same for persons not authorized for such actions, and unauthorized manufacture of Identification Cards, Certificates of National Membership and Official Guardians National Supplies such as National T-Shirts, National Sweat Shirts and National Vest.”

2.	“ Unauthorized recruitment and membership processing, including the conduct of initiations without prior approval of the Chartered Chapter within the territorial area of the said chapter, and without permission from the authorized National Bodies course through the Federal Commissioner for Membership & Promotions.”

3.	“Unauthorized conferment of promotions including markings without passing through the proper bodies and approval of the National Promotion Board.”

Section 4	The following are other grounds or causes for disciplinary action:

Neglect of duty Irregularity in the performance of duty Misconduct Incompetent Oppression Dishonesty Disloyalty to the association Violation of law as determined by regular courts

Section 5	The following penalties may be imposed upon any erring member or officer: Removal & filing of appropriate charges in the proper courts - for serious and grave offense Suspension-	for less serious and less grave offense Fine/Admonition/Warning -	for light offenses

Section 6	Any complaint against any member or officer shall be made in writing and verified under oath before an officer authorized to administer oath and properly filed pursuant to section1 hereof.

Section 7	The implementing guidelines for the procedures in the investigation and disposition of administrative complaint against officers and members shall be promulgated by the Guardians Parliament.

ARTICLE XX11 TRANSITORY PROVISION

Section 1	The Guardians National Triumvirate shall served as the Head of the organization occupying the positions of the Prime Minister, the 1st Senior Deputy Prime Minister and the 2nd Senior Deputy Prime Minister until the regular election for these offices is called on October of 2010.

The National Triumvirate may however, appoint a National Founder or National Founders who will occupy the positions of the Prime Minister & 1st and 2nd Senior Deputy Prime Ministers even before the expiration of their authority as stated in the Transitory Provision.

Those National Founders to be appointed however, will serve only the unfinished term until October of 2010 election of Regular Officers.

Section 2	The Guardians National Triumvirate shall turn over the responsibilities to the newly Appointed Prime Minister and his Deputies on First Monday of November exactly one month after his appointment to office.

Section 3	Positions in Guardians Parliament however, shall be elected following the provisions in the Constitution and By Laws during the last day of the convention after this Constitution and By Laws is approved and Ratified.

Section 4	All other Governing Bodies shall elect their officers following the provisions of the Constitution and By Laws.

ARTICLE XX1II AMENDMENTS/REPEAL

Section 1	Amendments, Modifications, Repeal to this Constitution and By-Laws maybe proposed in writing by at least twenty five (25) members of the association, furnishing copies thereof to each member of the Guardians National Parliament who shall consider such proposed amendment/repeal within thirty (30) days upon receipt thereof. Such proposed amendment or repeal shall state hereon the old provisions and the proposed new provisions. Amendments/repeal to this Constitution and By-Laws, shall be approved by two thirds vote of all voting delegates present during the National Assembly/National Convention called for the purpose.

ARTICLE XX1V RATIFICATION/CONFIRMATION OF ACTS

Section 1	All acts, things, deeds, contracts, papers, agreement, disbursements and other actions that have been made, executed and signed, do and performed previously which are necessary and requisite to be done in and about the premises are hereby ratified and confirmed to have been done or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

ARTICLE XXV EFFECTIVITY

Section 1	This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect upon its approval, ratification and adoption by the majority of all delegates/participants to a 5TH National Convention and National Assembly scheduled on  April 25-27, 2008,  Zamboanga City  Mindanao, Philippines.

Section 2	Approved, ratified and adopted on 27th Day of April 2008, Zamboanga City,  Mindanao, Philippines.

PRESENTED BY:

DANTE “NF OFFROAD” M. SIMANGAN CONVENTION FLOOR LEADER

CERTIFIED TRUE AND CORRECT:

CONVENTION SECRETARY

ATTESTED BY:

GIL “ SMF LAPULAPU” Q. TAOJO, JR CONVENTION CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER