The Policy Board is the legislative-governing body of The Political Science Forum. Each year level shall be represented by two elected candidates who meet the criteria of the 2021 Constitution and shall serve in different committees designated to them. As the representing body of the Forum's membership, it is entitled to publicize stands and statements of the Forum. The Policy Board shall be headed by an elected Chairperson who will serve as the speaker and presiding officer of the said office.

All vacant positions are up for elections on TPSF's special elections. Likewise, all Policy Board positions are open for application.

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VACANT

Fourth Year Representative

Krystel Kyla Ranchez

Third Year Representative

Nomer Jatico

Second Year Representative

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

The Policy Board shall exercise the following powers and functions:

1. Formulate general policies, approve and/or reject proposals from the Executive;
   
2. Approve the budget, the programs and the projects of the association;
   
3. Set the membership fees and dues;
   
4. Audit the accounts of the association at the end of the term of the President;
   
5. Confirm the appointment of the committee chairs, and may authorize the President to create new committees;
   
6. Shall receive a copy of the proposals or reports from the Executive Department not more than a day after the Executive meeting;
   
7. Shall deliberate among themselves the proposals from the executive and shall come up with a decision in not more than a day upon receipt of report;
   
8. Appoint three (3) Policy Board Secretaries;
   
9. Create Stands and Statements that shall speak the position of the Forum regarding social and political issues;
   
10. Handle the grievances of the members of the Forum; and
    
11. Propose amendments of this Constitution
    

Do you have any concerns or grievances? Submit it through the following:

1. answering this form
   
2. sending us an email through policyboard.tpsf@gmail.com
   
3. by scanning this link:
   

POLICY BOARD COMMITTEES

CHECKS AND BALANCES

I. Oversee all matters directly and principally relating to the budget and expenditures of The Political Science Forum, including the payment of membership dues;

II. Facilitate the creation, classification, or abolition of positions within The Political Science Forum;

III. Attend to all matters directly and principally relating to the coordination with the development planning of the Executive Board, and;

IV. Conduct legislative action by reviewing the execution and effectiveness of policies and measures, and the corresponding implementing rules and regulations thereof.

REGULATION

I. Oversee all matters relating to the Rules of the Policy Board, Rules of Procedure governing inquiries in aid of legislation and Rules of Procedure in impeachment proceedings;

II. Manage the Order of Business and Calendar of Business, and;

III. Conduct the Referral of resolutions, speeches, committee reports, messages, memorials and petitions.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACIES

I. Oversee all matters directly and principally relating to the production and dissemination of information to the members of The Political Science Forum;

II. Conduct all matters directly and principally relating to the research necessary for the undertakings of the Policy Board, and;

III. Propose, plan, implement and promote advocacies for The Political Science Forum through stands, statements, or such other public information materials with the coordination of its concerned offices and instrumentalities

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND WELFARE

I. Administer to all matters directly and principally relating to the duties, conduct, rights, dignity, integrity, and reputation of the Policy Board and the constituents of The Political Science Forum, and;

II. Ensure the respect and protection of the students’ interests, rights and welfare.

POLICY BOARD SECRETARIES

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Internal Affairs Secretary

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Secretary-General

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Committee Affairs Secretary

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Legislative Assistants

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Legislative Assistants

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Legislative Assistants

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