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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES for SY 2014-2015

1. ARSA Aguhon’s Sociopolitical Committee shall aim to promote discourse on relevantsociopolitical issues, foster social awareness among members of the Residence Hallscommunity, and encourage social involvement.

2. In seeking to fulfill these aims, the Sociopolitical Committee shall conduct forums, symposia, andconferences, organize civic involvement programs and voter education campaigns, form a policyresearch and development unit, provide avenues for the discussion of regional issues, andparticipate in relevant sociopolitical organizations and activities.

3. A core team shall be formed to manage programs and projects. The core team shall becomposed of members of the Ateneo Resident Students Association. In addition, the assistanceof Ateneo students who do not belong to ARSA may be sought from time to time.

4. Matters relating to finance and external relations shall be deliberated upon and approved byARSA Aguhon, and whenever necessary, by other concerned instrumentalities and personnelwithin ARSA and the Residence Halls

5. The Sociopolitical Committee shall consolidate its operations through a program of activity thatshall be called “Project Policy.” The project shall seek to accomplish the committee’s th rusts ofinvolvement, awareness, and discourse through three activities: the convening of the ARSAParliament, the forming of the Policy Development Unit, and the conduct of special activitiessuch as conferences, debates, and symposia.

6. The program shall be co-headed by the sociopolitical heads, and staffed by the core team. ARSAAguhon shall collectively exercise oversight and supervisory powers over the program. Thismechanism is illustrated in the succeeding organizational chart

7. The Policy Research and Development Unit shall be tasked to (a) conduct surveys and researchon relevant social issues and solicit opinions from ARSA, (b) consolidate and analyze data, anddeliver analysis to the ARSA parliament and other deliberative bodies, (c) formulate policyproposals for the Residence Halls, for the University, and for the government. The Unit shall be

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headed by a project head to be designated by the sociopolitical heads in consultation with ARSAAguhon.

8. A. the ARSA Parliament shall be a deliberative body composed of 30-50 members. Membershipshall be exclusive to ARSAns. Each member shall represent their home region. If possible, ARSAParliament shall be convened in such manner that all regions are represented. The Parliament

shall convene (a) in deliberating about stands to be taken by ARSA, (b) in proposing legislationfor the Residence Halls, for the University, and for the government, (c) in discussing relevantsociopolitical issues. The body shall have discretion over its own operating procedures andinternal rules; however the Secretariat may prescribe rules and regulations in the event that nointernal rules have yet been formed by the ARSA Parliament.

9. A secretariat for the ARSA Parliament shall be formed and staffed by Aguhon volunteers; a headfor the secretariat shall be designated by the sociopolitical heads. The secretariat shall keeprecords of the proceedings of the ARSA Parliament, prescribe rules when necessary, andperform such other functions inherent in its nature or as may be assigned to it.

10. A sub-committee for Special Projects and Activities shall also be constituted by volunteers; thesociopolitical heads shall assign a head for the sub-committee. The sub-committee shall conductforums, symposia, and other events relevant to the sociopolitical committee’s thrusts.

11. As may be necessary, the sociopolitical heads may assign members of the core team to handlepublic relations and other functions.



TENTATIVE PROJECTS

Special Projects and Activities

- Voter Education for ARSAns- Kapihan sa Aerie every month/every 2 months. Each of these events may be conducted in

partnership with an Ateneo student organization.o Land Reform with AFARMo Economic Growth issues with AEAo Development for IPs with DevSoco Gender Empowerment with GES, among others

- Excursions to such places as Divisoria- Sanggu Election Town Hall debates where ARSAns could attend

ARSA Parliament Secretariat

- Newsletter/Blogsite- Social media bulletins- Manifesto

Policy Research and Development Unit

- Apprenticeship Law- Relevant Youth Development Policies- Sanggunian Reforms

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