ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

CEBU MANDAUE Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporation

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1: Name 

The organization shall be known as the Cebu Mandaue Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc., referred to as CMFCCCII. It is duly registered with the Philippine government as a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Its Chinese name is 菲律賓宿霧省萬那威菲華商會.

Article 2: Purpose

The CMFCCCII is established with the following objectives:

- To promote the traditional virtues of Chinese culture

- To connect Filipino-Chinese entrepreneurs and foster business opportunities

- To unite Filipino-Chinese businessmen and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests

- To promote the economic prosperity of the Philippines.

Chapter II: Membership and Eligibility

Article 3: Eligibility for Membership

All manufacturers, banks, enterprises, and firms owned by Chinese in Mandaue City are eligible to apply for membership.

Article 4: Suburban Membership

Any factory, bank, enterprise, business name, etc., owned by Filipino-Chinese in the suburbs of Mandaue City can become a member of this incorporation if recommended by two existing members.

Article 5: Representation

Membership is granted to commercial establishments, and each member shall appoint a representative to represent and participate in the activities of the incorporation.

Chapter III: Obligations and Rights

Article 6: Obligations

1. Members are required to abide by the charter, implement resolutions, and maintain the incorporation's status.

2. Members shall support conference affairs, pay membership dues, and contribute to special donations and welfare funds.

3. Donations made by members, regardless of their membership status, shall not be refunded upon suspension or voluntary withdrawal.

Article 7: Rights

1. Members have the right to elect, be elected, propose, and vote on matters pertaining to the incorporation.

2. Members are entitled to various benefits and rewards offered by the Incorporation.

3. A member found in violation of the Articles of Incorporation, rules, resolutions, or damaging the incorporation's reputation may be warned, punished, or removed from membership with the approval of at least half of the board members present.

Chapter IV: Elections and Methods

Article 8: Board of Trustees Elections

Elections for the Board of Trustees shall be held every two years.

Article 9: Composition of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees shall consist of at least thirty-five members, including:

- One President

- One Executive Vice-President

- Four Vice-Presidents

- One Chief Secretary

- One Deputy Secretary

- One Chief Treasurer

- One Deputy Treasurer

- Twelve committee chairmen, including finance, general affairs, documents, public relations, liaison, recreation, mediation, publicity, welfare, economy, construction, and inspection.

Article 10: Re-election

Newly-elected directors shall vote for the various positions, including President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-Presidents (graded by votes), Chief Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Chief Treasurer, and Deputy Treasurer. The directors and deputy directors of the committees shall be designated and assigned by the elected leaders. Salaried officers are not eligible for election to the Board.

Article 11: Honorary Staff

Businessmen enthusiastic about public welfare undertakings can be recommended by the President of the Board of Trustees and hired as honorary consultants, consultants, executive consultants, and honorary directors of the incorporation.

Article 12: Term of Office

Each term of office lasts two years, and the retiring chairman is appointed as honorary President.

Chapter V: Responsibilities and Powers

Article 13: President

The President of the board represents the incorporation externally, presides over internal affairs of the conference, holds meetings, and exercises all administrative powers.

Article 14: Executive Vice-President

The Executive Vice-President assists the President in performing routine events and acts as the President's authority in their absence.

Article 15: Vice-Presidents

The four Vice-Presidents assist the President in carrying out conference affairs and supervise the activities of each committee.

Article 16: Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary is responsible for all documents and exchanges of the Incorporation, keeps seals, files, and minutes of the meetings. They shall also act as the master of ceremonies and provide a summary of the meeting. The Deputy Secretary shall perform the functions of the Chief Secretary in their absence.

Article 17: Treasurers

The treasurers are responsible for financial income and expenditure, signing deposit checks, and collecting special donations.

Article 18: General Affairs Group

The General Affairs Group cooperates with the finance department, responsible for collecting special donations and handling general affairs. They shall also assist each group in carrying out their work.

Article 19: Auditor

The Auditor is responsible for reviewing the expenditure items of the treasurers.

Chapter VI: Meetings and Delegates

Article 20: General Assembly

The General Assembly is the biggest event of the Incorporation, held every two years around the Moon Festival, and the Spring Festival Members' Gala. After the General Assembly, the Board of Trustees becomes the executive body.

Article 21: Regular Monthly Meetings

The regular monthly meeting is held at 7:00 pm on the last Friday of each month. A quorum is created with 50% of members of the Board of Trustees plus one, and a resolution requires the approval of more than half of the quorum.

Article 22: Emergency Meetings

In the event of an emergency, a temporary group meeting shall be convened by the secretariat authorized by the President or Executive Vice-President as required.

Article 23: Federation Meetings and Representations

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce shall convene in an all-Philippine congress, and representatives will be recommended according to established quotas and approved by the board to attend the meeting. For celebrations of other incorporations, if there is an invitation card, the President will appoint a representative to attend.

Chapter VII: Supplementary Provisions

Article 24: Approval and Implementation

After the Articles of Incorporation are approved by the Board of Trustees, they will be printed and distributed to members. Any objections must be submitted in writing within 30 days; otherwise, the Articles of Incorporation will automatically take effect.