Governing Bodies The 1992 Constitution of the Forum provides a central body to serve as the "governing body" of the Political Science Forum, the Policy Board. In the original constitution, the President is a non-voting member of the Policy Board, and this unique feature allows the former to propose and defend his projects and programs which are subject to the latter's approval or disapproval. For the same reason, the chief of the Executive branch is granted no veto powers by the Constitution, despite the existence of executive and legislative branches which must, according to principle, hold and exercise equal powers. This provision has been omitted in the 2008-2009 'version' of the Constitution.
Prior to 2007, Political Science majors elected officers before the end of the first semester, allowing the outgoing President (who is a senior) to focus on the academic duties expected of him/her as a candidate for graduation. Today, the Forum Constitution mandates a regular election to be held on the second Friday of February, unless otherwise rescheduled by Policy Board through legislation. |
The Executive BoardThe executive branch of the TPSF is headed by the President, who is elected at large. Under him, there are various Committees established by Constitution (namely Finance, Secretariat, Research & Publications, and Programs). Other committees are established upon the President's directive, with the consent of the Policy Board.
In the Executive board, only the positions of President and Vice President are elective. The rest are appointive, the power to exercise which is granted to the President, and all appointees are subject to confirmation by the Policy Board thereafter. The tenure of appointees depend on the pleasure of the President, the appointing power. |
The Policy BoardThe Constitution of the Political Science Forum (2008) establishes a Policy Board, composed of two (2) elected representatives from each year-level. A Chairman presides over its official businesses, sessions and affairs.
The Policy Board has the authority to approve or reject proposals and formulate general policies in the form of Resolutions. |