Aynla by Laws

THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
Of The
ALLIANCE OF YOUNG NURSE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES

INTERNATIONAL (AYNLA)
Founded September 2009
2128 Singalong St., Malate, Metro Manila 1004
aynla.international@gmail.com | http://aynla-international.tk
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Preamble 3
I. Declaration of Principles and Statement of General Policies 3

II. General Provisions 4
III. The Corporate Seal, Chapter Emblems & Alliance Insignias 5
IV. Membership Categories, Dues & Processes 6
V. The Board of Trustees 11
VI. National Executive Council 16
VII. Executive Departments & The Cabinet 20
VIII. Constitutional Commissions 29
IX. Bicameral Congress 33
X. Zonal & Regional Councils 38
XI. Local Chapters 39
XII. International Chapters 49
XIII. Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals 50
XIV. Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders 52
XV. International Board of Consultants 54
XVI. The Executive Director / General Manager of the Alliance 55
XVII. Annual Conventions, Other Conferences and Summits 57
XVIII. Official Publication 58
XIX. The General Treasury & Fund Generation 60
XX. Surety Bonds 60
XXI. The Fiscal Year 60
XXII. Revisions & Amendments 61
XXIII. Effectivity 62
The Interim Board of Trustees & Authors of the Constitution & By-Laws 63
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PREAMBLE
We, the global young nurse leaders and health advocates in the service, education, research,
humanitarian aid, media & the arts and business & commerce, conscious, zealous and committed to
promote and protect the health of the people worldwide, do implore the aid of the Divine Providence in
our desire to widen the scope of our professional services through leadership and management;
advancement, development and assistance to our fellow young nurse leaders and health advocates; and
having organized ourselves into a unified international Alliance to hereby ordain and promulgate the
Constitution and By Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders and Advocates International
Incorporated.
ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICIES
Section 1. In establishing the overall direction of the Alliance, paramount consideration shall be the
national and international interests, integrity and betterment of the members of the Alliance.
Section 2. The constitutional rights of the members shall be upheld and preserved and efforts shall be
employed to prevent any violation of such.
Section 3. The international standards of Nursing in practice, education, research and ethics shall be
maintained by the profession and the Alliance in its total commitment in providing quality health care and
services to the global society.
Section 4. The Alliance shall provide the structure for participative decision – making through
democratic consultations to all its constituents through its leaders in the local, regional, zonal, national
and international areas of jurisdiction.
Section 5. The Alliance shall strengthen intra and extra professional and multi-sectoral linkages and
cooperation in the pursuit of its vision, mission and programs of action.
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Section 6. The Alliance shall maintain a non-sectarian, non-partisan stand but shall exercise the
political will, as a collective body to strengthen the profession as a social force.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 1. Official Name – This organization shall be known as the ALLIANCE OF YOUNG
NURSE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES INTERNATIONAL or as may be named as AYNLA
International or AYNLA – a registered organization of young professional nurse leaders and advocates
duly recognized by the Professional Regulations Commission and/or accredited by the National Youth
Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission and or other international accrediting body.
Section 2. Purposes – The fundamental purposes of the Alliance shall be to:

1. Attain optimal level of professional standards through Holistic Nursing Leadership;
2. Work for the welfare of its members both nationally and internationally and increase the
awareness of the global public on the causes of nurses and its members through
innovative approaches;
3. Assist nurses in employment and guidance in their new practice of the profession;
4. Respond to the changing health needs of the global society through advocacy and
activism;
5. Conduct seminars, summits, conferences and research studies that will generate more
knowledge, discover new technologies and methodologies, and advance existing
scientific know-how in the nursing profession and in the field of youth & social
development, leadership and management;
6. Fund, support or find funding for scholarships in post-graduate education or its
equivalent in Nursing, Leadership & Management studies in the Philippines or abroad;
7. Empower young nurses, student nurses and members of the allied health care professions
through their active participation in activities of nation-building, youth empowerment and
global partnerships & exchanges;
8. Mobilize members internationally to continuously impact the organization making it
more sustainable and independent in all aspects especially on its finances;
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9. Help achieve the 8 Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations, its other
causes and other global humanitarian movements; and
10. Establish strong linkages with government, non-government, local, national and
international agencies in the attainment and furtherance of its organizational goals.
Section 3. National Executive Office – The National Executive Office of the Alliance shall be named
as the National Coordinating Centre (NCC) and shall initially base in Metropolitan Manila, the National
Capital Region of the Republic of the Philippines where it is founded and operated. Changes in the
locality of the National Coordinating Centre shall be determined and approved by the Alliance Board
after careful analysis.
ARTICLE III
CORPORATE SEAL, CHAPTER EMBLEMS & ALLIANCE INSIGNIAS
Section 1. The Corporate Seal – The international corporate seal of the Alliance is a blank globe with
a lamp and caduceus in the middle and inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized
branches of the olive tree in royal blue color. Below it is the inscribed name of the Alliance, AYNLA
with an ancient Alibata writings on top which means “Pinuno” or Leader. Below the name AYNLA is the
founding year it was conceptualized. The Official Colors of the Alliance shall be royal blue and white.
There may be variations in the placement of the names or words of the Alliance. This may be permitted as
long as it does not totally distort the corporate seal and its main features.
Section 2. Symbolism – The AYNLA Corporate Seal is the emblem of the Alliance that is used in the
local, national and international level. The shield symbolizes strength and protection and assurance while
the globe symbolizes the global competitiveness of each member in providing health care and it also
symbolizes the reach of the services of the Alliance. The lamp symbolizes the nursing profession and the
laurel leaves symbolize peace, advocacy, education and nobility. The Alibata inscriptions, the ancient
Filipino way of writing, “Pinuno” which means “Leader” in English.
Section 3. Local Chapter Emblems – The emblems of the local and international chapters shall create
their individualized emblem but must have the corporate seal of the Alliance as part of it. The Chapter
Emblems shall be used to represent the chapters during their programs, projects and upon attendance to
regional, national and international summits, assemblies and conventions.
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Section 4. Alliance Insignia – The Alliance, aside from the Corporate Seal and the Local Chapter
Emblems, may provide other insignia that would symbolize authority or representation both during the
internal and external affairs enjoined by the Alliance.
1. Alliance Flag – the official flag of the Alliance to be used only during special ceremonies
of the Alliance. The Alliance Flag bears the corporate seal placed in the center in royal
blue background. The Hoist (width): Fly (length) 2:3 or 3:5 or the same proportions as the
national flag of any country in which the Alliance flag is flown; the emblem is one half of
the hoist and is entirely centered.
2. Ceremonial Bell & Gavel – to be used during annual official gatherings of the Alliance
such as national conventions, summits or assemblies.
3. Dry Seal – to be used to imprint the notarial seals of the Alliance provided during official
communications, certificates and other pertinent documents.
4. Ceremonial Medallion – a gold-plated insignia of AYNLA Corporate Seal to be worn by
the head of the Alliance during important ceremonies. This will be turned over during the
election of the new National President. Other ceremonial medallions may be reproduced
for the Alliance Board also to be worn only in very special occasions and on national or
international assemblies. Ceremonial Pins may be worn by AYNLA dignitaries, leaders
and officers for proper distinction.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES, DUES & PROCESSES
Section 1. Registered Member – Membership to AYNLA entails full registration by having achieved
the necessary requirements given by the Alliance Board. However, the Alliance being an interactive and
dynamic international organization in the wide expanse of the internet and the World Wide Web, has
recognized the existence of online members pertaining to those who become AYNLA members through
its networking sites. Moreover, online members are not official members of the Alliance and do not enjoy
the benefits and privileges offered to those registered members. For a walk-in member who is qualified
for a regular membership, he or she will be endorsed specifically to the nearest Local Chapter available.
No member shall be wandering without a Local Chapter.
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Section 2. Definition of Membership Terminologies
1. Young Nurse Leader – AYNLA defines a “young nurse leader” to be a graduate or a
registered nurse in any country, who graduated from a Bachelor's Degree or any equivalent
course qualifying him or her for registration as a professional nurse; who has had
leadership training/s and has been in the first two (2) decades (20 years) of his/her
professional service.
2. Fellow Nurse Leader – AYNLA defines a “fellow nurse leader” to be a professional nurse
serving or has served a leadership or management position in any field of practice and has
served more than two decades in the nursing profession with a proven track record of good
governance, leadership and positive influence to his/her colleagues and the global society in
general.
3. Distinguished Young Nurse Leader / Nurse Leader / Leader in Healthcare / Advocate
Leader – Titles of distinction given to leaders in the nursing profession, allied healthcare or
to a certain advocacy that has made remarkable achievements or impact. This distinction is
awarded by the Alliance Board.
4. Allied Advocate Leader – AYNLA defines an “allied advocate leader” to be an individual,
professional or not, apart from the healthcare professions, active in advocating the causes
similar to that of the Alliance.
5. Online Member – Refers to the members who enjoined themselves in the social
networking sites of the Alliance. Such membership is not considered official but is
appropriately recognized.
Section 3. Classifications of Membership in the Alliance

1. Regular Membership is conferred upon a graduate or registered professional nurse who
has been approved of his/her intent or application as an official member and has met all
necessary standards, fees, requirements, trainings and other information hereunder enforced
by the AYNLA Constitution. The process of membership is done through the Local
Chapters and applications are approved through the Membership Affairs Committee in the
local area. Regular membership is renewable per annum.
2. Life or Fellow Membership is conferred upon a regular member who has been active in
the Alliance and has served various leadership positions in the local, regional, national or
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international strata. A regular member may file for Fellowship Status after serving the
profession for more than two decades or has been active in the Alliance for more than a
decade of service. The Alliance shall then evaluate the application with all necessary
documents along with the endorsements from the Local Chapter where he/she belongs and
after paying the necessary fees stipulated for Fellowship Status. Endorsement from the
Local Chapter does not mean approval. Final approval and granting of the Fellowship
Status will be given by the Board of Trustees and shall be conferred during the National
Convention of AYNLA Leaders.
3. Affiliate Membership is conferred upon graduates or registered professionals of Licensed

Practical / Vocational Nursing, Caregiving, Resident Care Assistant, Nursing Assistant,
Midwifery, and other Allied Health Care Professions recognized and approved by the
Alliance Board and who have satisfactorily complied all necessary documents, application
and fees of the Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals (AAAHP). The
Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals shall be the governing body of all
Affiliate Members. Allied Advocate Leaders also are supervised by the AAAHP. Affiliate
membership is renewable per annum.
4. Associate Membership is conferred upon a student nurse or a student of allied healthcare

sciences concurrently studying in a College, School or Institute of Nursing in a recognized
College, School or University who have satisfactorily complied all necessary documents,
application and fees of the Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders
(AASNHL). The Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders shall be the
governing body of all Associate Members. Associate membership is renewable per annum.
5. International Membership is conferred upon a registered, graduate or student nurse and

other allied healthcare professions who is a resident of a member country outside the
Philippines. International members share the same amount of benefits as a Regular member
receives and also has the right to vote and be voted upon in their respective country
counterparts. International membership is renewable per annum.
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6. Honorary Membership / Honorary Institution is conferred upon a person or institution
who or which does not qualify under Article IV, Sections 3.1., 3.3. & 3.4. but has rendered
distinguished service or support to the Alliance in the attainment of its goals. The Alliance
Board (Board of Trustees) shall approve and confer the title during the National
Convention of AYNLA Leaders. Honorary Membership differs from the Fellowship Status
granted by the Alliance Board in terms of payment of fees. The Honorary Member is
waived of any assessment or fees from the Alliance.
Section 3. Vicinity of Registration of Membership – Any individual must seek membership in a

Local Chapter where his/her office or residence is located the nearest. However, a member may opt to
register in a Chapter different from his/her area of residence of work as long as he/she may maintain
being active in the Chapter. The Local Chapter may refer members who wish to be relocated or be
endorsed to a nearer Chapter. For online memberships, the Online Secretariat shall endorse members to
appropriate Local Chapters. In no case can an individual be a member of more than one chapter.
1. Regular Members belong to a Local Chapter located via geographical jurisdiction identified
and approved by the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management.
2. Associate Members belong to a Local Chapter located in their campuses or schools.
3. Affiliate Members belong to a Local Chapter that is located via geographical jurisdiction
identified and approved by the AAAHP.
4. International Members may register online over the World Wide Web in a registration
structure made specifically for members who are geographically distant.
Section 4. Membership Fee / Annual Dues – Every member, be it regular, affiliate or associate shall
remit annual membership fee/s as determined by the Alliance Board of Trustees. Fellow Members shall
pay the approved fee stipulated by the Board only upon their admission to the Fellowship. Honorary
Members are waived of any annual fees. The membership fee shall cover one fiscal year. Membership
Fee/s approved by the Alliance Board of Trustees must be stipulated and circulated to all Local Chapters
belonging to the Alliance through newsletters, circulars, online posts, SMS message blasting, official
gazette, magazine or journal or through any other reliable information pathways.
Section 5. Suspension & Termination of Membership - Membership to the Alliance may be

suspended and/or terminated on the following grounds:
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1. Non-payment of annual membership fees consistently for three (3) fiscal years;
2. Consistent inactivity or grave misconduct of a member, threatening the integrity of the
Alliance; and
3. Any violation of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates International
Constitution & By-Laws concurrent to suspension and termination of membership.
4. Suspension and or termination of membership shall be determined by the Local Chapter
and subject to approval from the Alliance Board of Trustees. The process for such must be:
 1st Offense – Verbal Reprimand

 2nd Offense – Written Incident Report
 3rd Offense – Suspension Order of Membership
 4th Offense – Extension of Suspension Order
 5th Offense – Termination of Membership
Section 6. Reinstatement of Membership – Reinstatement shall be approved by the Alliance Board

of Trustees as per recommendation of the Local Chapter and the Regional Council. If such is approved by
the Board, a written notice shall be made and coordinated to the Local Chapter concerned that the
membership of who was suspended or terminated be lifted or reinstated.
Section 7. Rights, Duties and Obligations of Regular, Affiliate, Associate, International & Fellow
Members: Every registered member of the Alliance has the right to:
1. Present any suggestion that will benefit the National Alliance, that such suggestion is in
writing, signed by the maker, endorsed by the chapter and submitted to the Alliance
Board;
2. Voted and be voted upon to any office;
3. Inspect at any time during office hours, the books and papers of the Alliance for a lawful
and definite purpose;
4. Be heard of his/her viewpoint/stand, and defend himself/herself before removal or
dismissal from office or the Alliance, and the right to appeal to such;
5. Seek protection or assistance on matters affecting him/her in the practice of the profession;
6. Transfer to another chapter if not contrary to the provision of the Alliance of Young Nurse
Leaders & Advocates International Constitution & By-Laws;
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7. Enjoy limited opportunities, trainings and special treaties, partnerships and assistance
offered by the Alliance.
Section 8. Rights of Honorary Members – Honorary members shall have the rights, duties and
obligations as provided in Article IV, Section 7 except the right to vote and to be voted for any elective
position.
ARTICLE V
ALLIANCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Section 1. Corporate Authority & Organizational Power – The corporate power of the Alliance
shall be vested on the Board of Trustees (BOT) or known as the Alliance Board which shall be the highest
governing body of the National Alliance and its Constituent Alliances.
Section 2. Composition of the Board of Trustees – The Board of Trustees shall be composed nine
(9), all of whom have served former and varying leadership positions preferably from the AYNLA
Congress or the National Executive Council, from the different Constituent Alliances (National, Affiliate
& Associate) as shall be decided and elected during the Annual National Elections. International
counterparts have their separate Board of Trustees to govern their chapters. However, constant and
regular communication and deliberation shall be done from the different International Boards to ensure
that AYNLA’s programs will not be deviated and shall be properly aligned to all its Member Countries.
Section 3. Qualifications of an AYNLA Trustee:

a. A bona fide Filipino citizen;
b. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines and its equivalent
country members;
c. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance;
d. Preferably Master’s degree holder or with Master's Units;
e. Three (3) consecutive fiscal years of active membership in the region and local chapter
which he/she represents and may have held various positions prior to nomination;
f. Endorsed by the Regional Council where he/she belongs;
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g. An active member/officer of the Alliance and or other nursing or non-nursing
organizations; and
h. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members to the call of the
Alliance Board.
Section 4. Term of Office – The Alliance Board / Board of Trustees shall hold office for a specified
number years stipulated in this Constitution until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Of the
original trustees, [Trustees 1 to 3] shall have a term of three years; [Trustees 4 to 6] shall have a term of
two years; and [Trustees 7 to 9] shall have a term of one year. Trustees can serve for a maximum of three
(3) terms regardless of how many years of service in the Board.
Section 5. Functions and Powers – The Board of Trustee shall govern the Alliance in the attainment
of its goal and objectives. As such it has the power to:
a. Adopt and cease to implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance for the
its members and program development as deemed necessary;
b. Decides for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the corporate, national
and international levels.
c. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the
Constitution & By-Laws.
d. Cause to purchase, acquire, mortgage, encumber and alienate or sell property for the
Alliance;
e. Cause to borrow money, create issued pledges, bonds deeds of trust, issues mortgages and
negotiable instruments or securities for the purposes of carrying out the functions of the
Alliance;
f. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to its Local Chapters and or
members;
g. Create regions, chapters and zones as may be deemed necessary.
Section 6. The National Corporate Officers – The Alliance Board of Trustees shall elect from
among themselves the national law-making body to be called the National Corporate Officers of the
Association. The corporate officers shall be the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman, Corporate
Secretary, Treasurer-in-Trust and Corporate Auditor.
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Section 7. Duties of the National Corporate Officers:
1. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall;
 Provide direction in the governance of the Alliance;
 Initiate the formulation of plans, policies, regulations and strategies;
 Initiate ABOT in decision/policy making relevant to investments, debt, loans and other
financial concerns;
 Identify the agenda for the Alliance Board of Trustees meeting/s;
 Approve the Annual Theme to be followed by the Alliance and its Constituencies;
 Call and preside over the official meetings of the Board of Trustees; and
 May also be elected as the National President of the Alliance.
2. The Vice Chairman of the Board shall assist the Chairman in determining and carrying
out operations of the Alliance Board and shall further:
 act as the Chairman of the Board and preside all Board Meetings, Regular or Special
Sessions in the absence of the Chairman;
 Assists in the formulation of plans, policies, regulation and strategies; and
 Represent the Chairman of the Board whenever necessary; and
 May also be elected as the Executive Vice President of the Alliance.
3. The Corporate Secretary shall:

 Submit to Securities and Exchange Commission names and addresses of officers within
thirty (30) days after election;
 Report to Securities and Exchange Commission resignation and cessation of officers;
 Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of minutes of meetings;
 Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the
Securities and Exchange Commission;
 Record the highlights of the Board of Trustees meeting; and during the General
Assembly;
 Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to
the National Executive Office and allow only permitted and authorized persons to access
and retrieve such data;
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 Coordinates with the National Chancellors of the Constituent Alliances for Board
meetings and special assemblies; and
 He or she may be elected as the Secretary – General of the Alliance.
4. The Treasurer-in-Trust shall manage all the financial accounts of the Alliance and shall
further:
 Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Alliance;
 Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the
Alliance in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Board;
 Allocates, budgets and disburses funds in accordance with prescribed rules and
regulations of the Alliance;
 Co-sign checks together with the National President;
 Cause the preparation or pre-approval of the annual budget of the Alliance from the
Department of Budget Management & Finance and submit the same to the National
President;
 Manage and develop the Alliance's financial programs;
 Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Board on financial concerns;
 Conduct program review and analysis for release of funds;
 Sign vouchers before the disbursement of funds;
 Ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting financial accounts;
 Submit a financial statement with comparative figures and supporting documents during
the bi-annual meeting of the Alliance Board of Trustees and its presentation during the
Annual General Assembly; and
 May be elected as the Department Secretary on Budget Management and Finance.
5. The Corporate Auditor shall be the internal auditor of the Alliance and shall further:
 Cause the preparation of the Book of Accounts;
 Manage and develops the Alliance's Internal Auditing System;
 Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Alliance;
 Coordinates and contacts the External Auditor/s to cross-examine the Alliance's Book of
Accounts; and
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 Coordinates with the Department of Budget Management & Finance in “fiscalizing” the
Alliance's funds and liquidation reports.
Section 8. Board of Trustees (BOT) Meeting/s – The Board of Trustees shall hold its regular
meetings twice (2) per annum on such date, time and place as the Board designates. Special Board
meetings maybe called by the Chairman or upon written request of at least five (5) from the rest of the
Board members. For regular meetings, notice shall include the written agenda and the minutes of the
previous meeting. For special meetings, notice shall be served five (5) days prior to the date. Notice of the
Meeting (NOM) shall include the written agenda and may be in formal writing or through electronic mail
(e-mail) and through SMS or any means of information pathways.
Section 9. Quorum – A majority of the members plus one, of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a
quorum to transact business and approve or create decisions for the Alliance. At such a meeting that a
quorum is not met and the decision for a certain matter demands approval from the Board, the present
Trustee/s may motion to approve.
Section 10. Vacancy among the Board

1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the Board of Trustees, the vacancy shall be filled by
the next rank among candidates in the last elections upon approval by the Board. In the
event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint an officer from the National
Executive Council or the Congress who shall serve until a Trustee is duly elected in the
next regular elections. The appointed Trustee shall serve only the unexpired term,
whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be filled up by the
members.
2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Association except the President, the
Board of Trustees shall elect or appoint the replacement.
Section 11. The Interim Board – there shall be founding officers of this Alliance hereinafter termed
as the “Interim Board” which shall also serve as the recognized “first and founding members of the
Alliance Board”. The Interim Board shall comprise of one (1) Founding Chairman and eight (8)
members of whom shall also elect among them the founding Corporate Secretary, Treasurer-in-Trust
and Corporate Auditor. The Interim Board shall serve for two (2) fiscal years from the time the
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Alliance has been legally operated and registered. Upon expiration of their terms, they may run for
election into office and all inherent laws applicable to a member of the Alliance Board, as stated in
this Constitution & By-Laws, shall be deemed effective. The Founding Chairman, shall automatically
be bestowed the title, Chairman Emeritus, right after the expiration of his founding term.
Section 12. Insurance – All members of the Board of Trustees shall be entitled to insurance during the
period of incumbency. The insurance policy shall be determined and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Section 13. Honoraria – All officers, National Corporate & Executive, the Board of Trustees and the
League of Governors shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall be decided and
approved by the Alliance Board.
Section 14. Travel and Representation Allowances – Any member of the Board of Trustees
designated as Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in
accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for
submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported two (2) weeks, and a maximum of four
(4) weeks after its consumption.
ARTICLE VI
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Section 1. National Executive Council – There shall be a National Executive Council composed of
the National President, Executive Vice President, two (2) Vice Presidents, Secretary-General and the
Department Secretaries or the Cabinet whose duties and responsibilities shall be consistent with the
execution of plans, policies strategies and projects of the National Corporate Officers of the Board of
Trustees. This Office shall be headed by the National President.
Section 2. Qualifications of the National Executive Council Officers – the National Executive
Council Officers shall preferably been a member of the League of Governors or from the Council of
Mayors or has served in the Cabinet for at least one (1) fiscal year and has proven leadership and
management skills; has been of good standing to his/her peers and colleagues in the Alliance and in the
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Alliance itself; and is an active member and has served various leadership positions in the Alliance prior
to filing of his or her candidacy.
Section 3. Duties of the National Executive Officers

1. National President – the National President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance
and shall be responsible for the total organizational administration of the Alliance and shall:
 Implement plans, policies and programs approved by the Board of Trustees;
 Monitor/ensure proper implementation of the Constitution & By-Laws;
 Exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Alliance;
 Appoint, remove or suspend for justifiable cause any appointive officer and employees subject
to the approval of the Board of Trustees;
 Sign as persona authorized by the Board, all documents, contracts and other pertinent
documents of the Alliance;
 Recommend the budget submitted by the Department of Budget Management & Finance of the
Alliance to the Board of Trustees;
 Act as official representative and spoke person of the Alliance;
 Call and preside during the Annual General Assembly (AGA) and other official administrative
meetings of the Alliance;
 Act as a Chairman to the National Executive Council;
 Coordinates with the Executive Vice President and the Vice Presidents all major transactions,
programs and projects implemented by the Alliance;
 Oversees grants, activities and projects that generates external funds for the organization and
ensures its proper implementation;
 Delegates to appointed officers/committees, necessary tasks to aid in the implementation of
programs of the Alliance;
 Monitor and evaluate the programs and projects of the Alliance; and
 Perform all other duties inherent to his/her office and as required of him or her by the Board.
2. Executive Vice President shall be the Chief Operating Officer and shall assist the National
President in determining and carrying out the internal thrusts, external management &
representation of the Alliance and shall further;
 Coordinate activities of the different Departments / Cabinet and Standing Committees;
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 Monitor and evaluate the internal programs and projects of the Alliance;
 Acts as the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Arbitration and ensures all concerns
pertaining to the Alliance’s members, officers and Board members;
 Initiates the Disciplinary Tribunal to litigate and investigate certain officer of the Alliance
charged with any administrative violation;
 Represent the National President in all official functions as delegated or in the absence of the
latter;
 Act as Chairman of the National Steering Committee of the Annual Convention of Nurse
Leaders & Advocates;
 Recommend policy direction in terms of external extension and linkage management;
 Initiate external projects, programs and activities based on the program thrusts of the
Alliance;
 Regularly coordinates with the different nursing specialty organizations and creates linkages
and partnerships with them to ensure active participation and involvement of the organization
in its goals to enhance the nursing profession for newly practicing Filipino nurses; and
 Coordinate and links projects and or programs to different government, non-government and
funding agencies, social mobilization groups, advocacy organizations and other specialty
organizations.
3. Vice Presidents for Northern & Southern Philippines are the two strategic Area
Administrative Officers whose main tasks are:
 Coordinate activities of the different Departments / Cabinet and Standing Committees to the
different Regional Councils of their jurisdiction;
 Monitor and evaluate the internal and external programs and projects of the Regional
Councils and the Chapters belonging to them;
 Oversee the operations of the Regional Councils under direct their supervision:
1. Northern Philippines – NCR and Luzon Regional Councils & Local Chapters
2. Southern Philippines – Visayas and Mindanao Regional Councils & Local Chapters
 Represents the National President to the immediate needs of the Regional Councils or stand
as his or her representative during speaking engagements;
 Regularly visit the different regions and chapters under his or her jurisdiction;
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 Ensures that national programmes of the Alliance be implemented and evaluated well in the
regions and chapters under their supervision;
 Ensure that AYNLA Regional Councils and Local Chapters belonging to them is always pro-
active, increasing and thrusting forward;
 Act as head of the Disciplinary Team for Regional Councils and Local Chapters with low or
poor performance and increase their adherence to perform better; and
 Recommends any member or officer from their areas of jurisdiction for any scholarship
grants, study tours, application for working staff and other pertinent programs of the Alliance.
4. Secretary-General shall be Chief Administrative Officer responsible for all legal and pertinent
documents of the national office and shall keep all transactions and communications of the
national office and present it to the Board upon review; and furthermore shall:
 Report to Board of Trustees any resignation and cessation of officers;
 Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of the minutes of meetings;
 Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the Board
of Trustees;
 Record the highlights of the National Executive Council’s meeting/ and during the Board of
Trustees’ Meetings;
 Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to the
National Executive Office and allow only permitted and authorized persons to access and
retrieve such data;
 Oversees functions of the Executive Department Secretaries and ensures their performance
are within the specified boundaries of their departments;
 Act as the National President in the absence of the Executive Vice President and the Vice
Presidents;
 Ensures the timely update of the Membership Book;
 Creates links and address book for all the Alliance’s leaders and important contacts;
 Reviews and recommends to the National President all the reports of the Department
Secretaries; and
 Act as the Deputy Spokesperson of the Alliance.
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Section 4. Term of Office – All National Executive Officers, including the Cabinet and the
Commissions have a term of two (2) fiscal years. After their terms, they shall be replaced by their
successors. All National Executive Officers, including the Cabinet and the Commissions are eligible to
only have a maximum of three (3) terms or equivalent to six (6) fiscal years.
Section 5. Honorarium of Officers – All officers, National Corporate & Executive, the Board of
Trustees and the League of Governors shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount of which shall
be decided and approved by the Alliance Board.
Section 6. Travel and Representation Allowances – Any National Executive Officer designated as
Official Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in accordance with
existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after dispersal
of such allowance and may be reported two (2) weeks, and a maximum of four (4) weeks after its
consumption.
Section 7. Turn Over of Responsibilities – The outgoing National Executive Council officers shall
endorse in writing all accomplished and pending business transactions to the incoming set of officers; and
shall inform and explain to them such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal
year. Endorsements of responsibilities will be done a week after the proclamation of winners in the
Annual National Elections, a month prior to the opening of the next fiscal year.
Section 8. Succession – In the event that the National President is absent or unable to perform his/her
duties, the Executive Vice President shall take over. In the event of resignation, disability or death of the
National President and the Executive Vice President, any of the two Vice Presidents shall act as the
National President for the unexpired term.
ARTICLE VII
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT & THE CABINET
Section 1. Organization – The Alliance shall have eight (8) National Departments namely: Advance
Practice, Education & Research; Budget Management & Finance; Internal Affairs & Chapter
Management; International Relations & Global Affairs; Community Development & Humanitarian
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Operations; Special Programmes & Marketing; Publications & Media Relations; and Advocacy Support
Political Affairs.
Section 2. Composition – All departments shall be composed of a Department Secretary who shall
report to the Secretary-General for planning and determining the programs in support of the Alliance’s
vision, mission, goals and objectives.
Section 3. Administrative Support – There shall be paid administrative personnel responsible in

carrying out the activities of the different National Departments.
Section 4. The National Departments – The departments shall have the following functions:
1. Department of Advance Practice, Education & Research (DAPER)
The following Standing Committees are under this department:
 Committee on Continuing Professional Education
 Ensure that AYNLA’s seminars and post-graduate courses be certified and duly
accredited;
 Create monthly roster of topics for the next set of trainings or seminars;
 Provide competent speakers and facilitators;
 Create evaluation tools to be used to assess and evaluate all continuing education
programs;
 Submit proposed seminars or post-graduate courses to the Professional Regulations
Commission or other equivalent government agency in the member country for
accreditation of programs;
 Contribute to the Alliance journal and publish related articles; and
 Comply with the post-event reportorial necessary for documentation and other
requirements.
 Committee on Nursing Research
 Initiate, motivate and participate in research projects/studies related to nursing &
healthcare;
 Source out and or initiate local or international funding for research of young leaders
in nursing education, service and administration and healthcare in general;
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 Disseminate result of findings conclusion, recommendations for the improvement of
the profession;
 Receive, keep and preserve records of research projects conducted by young leaders in
healthcare;
 Give due recognition to members who have conducted research studies in nursing and
the healthcare sciences; and
 Identify strategies for the utilization of research finding as appropriate.
The AYNLA Academy – A special facility for young leaders who would be enrolled in
AYNLA’s leadership programs and post-graduate courses. The AYNLA Academy shall
become a training facility for young leaders in nursing & healthcare who would like to get
additional training on people management, resource mobilization, developmental studies,
international peace studies and many other courses with international standards. Guidelines
for establishing the Academy shall be made by a special committee or task force to be
appointed by the Alliance Board.
2. Department Budget Management & Finance (DBMF)

 Committee on National Treasury & Finance
 Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Alliance;
 Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the
Alliance in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Board; and
 Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Board on financial concerns.
 Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Association;
 Create a monitoring task force on control of expenditures; and
 Submit a financial statement with comparative figures and supporting documents
during the bi-annual meeting of the Board of Governors and the Annual General
Membership Assembly.
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 Committee on Budget Management
 Co-sign checks together with the President;
 Cause the preparation of the annual budget of the Alliance and submit the same to the
National President;
 Create a Budget Management Framework and process of disbursements of funds;
 Submit a Budget Report to the Alliance Board.
3. Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management (DIACM)

 Committee on Chapter Accreditation
 Create accreditation guidelines to be the basis for accreditation;
 Form a Chapter Accreditation Team that would inspect the progress of the applying
chapter and do the necessary evaluations;
 Continuously evaluate the progress of all Local Chapters, within the country and
abroad and ensure that all chapters follow the mandate of the Alliance and properly
implement the Alliance’s rules and regulations and code of ethics;
 Recommend chapters for Autonomous Status and grant the same if qualified;
 Endorses to the Board of Trustees any chapter with low performance or adherence to
the Alliance’s goals, mission and objectives and recommends for sanctions or even
termination of the Local Chapter; and
 Oversees functions and operations of international chapters.
 B. Committee on Chapter Affairs
 Serves as the Grievance Committee of the Alliance;
 Communicates with the different local chapters and assess their needs;
 Recommends actions to be taken or implemented to enhance chapter compliance;
 Initiates cultural exchanges to different chapters globally;
 Observes and recommends organizational holidays and events to be observed; and
 Create programs to increase membership retention.
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 Committee Awards & Recognition
 Initiate the creation of the Point System to be followed by all the local chapters;
 Religiously implements the establishment of the Point System to rank and evaluate the
chapter compliance in the goals, mission, objectives and national programs of the
Alliance;
 Screen nominees for the Ten Outstanding Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates
(TOYNLA) and the Ten Outstanding Student Nurses (TOSN);
 Screen chapter and individual nominees for the AYNLA Lamp Awards;
 Award competent and active partner organizations for the AYNLA Service Partner
Award (SPA);
 Screen and award Fellow Members for Distinguished Fellow Nurse Leader Awards;
or Distinguished Young Nurse Leader / Nurse Leader / Advocate Leader Awards.
4. Department of Community Development & Humanitarian Operations (DCDHO)

 Committee on Community Extension & Development
 Initiate long-term community development projects for the Alliance;
 Participate actively in the projects, programs and activities of the Alliance that is
related to the growth and development of communities;
 Establish linkages with other associations and agencies which deal with community
development; and
 Assess, evaluate and adopt a depressed community that will be a beneficiary of the
community programs of the Alliance.
 Committee on Humanitarian & Disaster Relief Operations
 Initiate a Quick Response Team (QRT) for disaster relief operations;
 Scout potential donors of materials or goods to be donated to disaster-stricken areas
or for possible donation to very poor communities or healthcare facilities that lack
supplies; and
 Partner with other humanitarian organizations both nationally and internationally for
a more effective humanitarian aid programs.
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5. Department of Special Programmes & Marketing (DSPM)
 Committee on Performing Arts
 Initiate creation of a special group of nurse performers ranging from different
performing arts such as singing, dancing, acting, and the like;
 Organize the AYNLA Media & Performing Arts Group (AMPAC) to become the
forefront performers for all AYNLA special programs and events;
 Coordinate with Committee on Events Management & Marketing for booking
schedules of AMPAC Talents;
 Recommend avenues and programs for training, workshops and enhancements of the
talents of AMPAC Talents; and
 Propose events for proper exposure of the AMPAC Talents and help find appropriate
funding for such events.
 Committee on Events Management & Marketing
 Initiate programs to generate, facilitate and sustain funding to the Alliance;
 Innovate means of fund generation through entrepreneurship and partner with
credible agencies to ensure completion of programs;
 Create events to properly expose the talents of the AMPAC Talents and ensure
income generation through different activities during the event;
 Manage all events and special programs of the Alliance;
 Manage the AYNLA Discount Network (ADN) and ensure partner shops and
establishments give appropriate discounts;
 Ensure that the Alliance has provided all stated benefits of an ADN Partner Shop or
establishment;
 Coordinate with the Alliance’s approved company for the production of the AYNLA
Merchandise;
 Market and sell the Alliance’s special line of merchandise and keep track of its
developments;
 Submit Sales Report to the Department quarterly;
 Plot the annual marketing plan of the Alliance and report to the Department for
presentation; and
 Document all marketing events and special programs.
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6. Department of International Relations & Global Affairs (DIRGA)
 Committee on International Relations
 Initiate the creation of international envoys or representatives for diplomatic talks to
different international organizations;
 Ensure constant communication and exchanges to different international nursing,
volunteer, peacekeeping, youth development and leadership organizations;
 Propose programs for international cultural or educational exchanges;
 Scout for research, study, and other program grants and international funding for
AYNLA’s community development and other applicable programs; and
 Encourage participation of the international chapters and other communities or
organization during AYNLA’s International Conventions or Summits.
 Special Committee for the United Nations & Other International Organizations
 Coordinate and communicate properly with the UN Agencies and their
representatives in the country;
 Communicate properly with other international organizations in nursing and
healthcare, youth development, humanitarian operations and related organizations;
 Ensure that the Alliance has aligned its programs for the achievement of international
programs and standards of practice;
 Collaborate with the United Nations in implementing its programs in all member
countries;
 Avail of IEC materials such as magazines, gazettes, pamphlets and the like from the
United Nations, its agencies and other international organizations for AYNLA’s
campaign purposes and program dissemination; and
 Submit timely reports to the United Nations and other international partner
organizations of the developments of AYNLA’s programs done in the member
country.
7. Department of Publications & Media Relations (DPMR)

 Committee on Publications
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 Initiate creation of a Board of Editors for the official publication of the Alliance;
 Create an official journal, gazette or magazine to serve as the official publication/s of
the Alliance and its Constituencies to be published quarterly or bi-annually;
 Select and appoint qualified contributors, editorial staff and editors after careful
selection and screening processes;
 Ensure that all Local Chapters have their special correspondent or contributor;
 Select contributors and editors from Constituent Alliances and international chapters;
 Manage generation of income for the publication through marketing and
advertisements;
 Draft advertisement proposal and contract for prospect advertisers;
 Create an online publication that is regularly updated;
 Deliver all publication materials to Local Chapters on time; and
 Create all materials related to publicity of the Alliance such as brochures, pamphlets
and flyers.
 Committee on Media Relations
 Create Documentation Team responsible to document all events and programs of the
Alliance;
 Create media presentations of previous programs or events of the Alliance through
mix media and innovative approaches;
 Ensure media presentations are regularly shown in the Alliance’s website/s and other
social networking sites;
 Ensure that all press releases and related articles about the Alliance and its programs
are published in local dailies, national newspaper or be featured in magazines and
other publications; and
 Become the media technical team during events and programs of the Alliance.
8. Department of Advocacy Support & Political Affairs (DASPA)

 Update critical advocacies related to healthcare and to the Alliance;
 Mobilize members to other young advocates to participate in the different advocacies of
the Alliance;
 Create programs to support the advocacies and amplify awareness;
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 Coordinate with different government, non-government, volunteer, faith-based, youth,
political and international organizations for the realizations of the advocacies and its
projects;
 Cause to dialogue with government agencies to create collaboration and partnership;
 Raise concerns if these advocacies have failed to be delivered;
 Coordinate with the different Departments to ensure that these advocacies be of
nationwide and international concerns;
 Release official statements coming from the Alliance on issues directly concerning health
and nursing; and
 Lobby changes and amendments in the Constitution and cause to suggest formation of the
Constitutional Commission & Constituent Assembly.
Section 5. Qualifications of the Department Secretary – The Secretary of the Department shall
have the following qualifications:
1. Current license to practice nursing in the Philippines or its equivalent member country;
2. Be a bona fide registered member of the Alliance;
3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance;
4. Preferably with experience as Committee chairperson/member in his/her Local Chapter;
5. Endorsement coming from the Regional Council where he or she belongs is an additional
factor; and
6. Committed to serve and available enough to hold the position.
Section 6. Terms of Office of the Department Secretary – The appointed Department Secretary
shall have a term of office of at least two (2) years.
Section 7. Ex-officio Member – The Secretary General shall be an ex-officio member of the different
National Departments.
Section 8. Implementing Rules and Regulations – Each National Department shall have the
responsibility to formulate its own rules and regulations subject to the approval of the Alliance Board.
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ARTICLE VIII
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
Section 1. Conception – There shall be autonomous commissions created by the Constitution namely:
Commission on Elections, Commission on Appointment, Commission on Arbitration, Commission on
Audit and a special commission called Commission on Constitution.
Section 2. Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

1. Composition – The COMELEC shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall
elect a Chairman among themselves.
2. Term of Office – The Commissioners shall be elected during the annual national
elections and shall not run or hold any elective office during their period of incumbency.
The Commissioners’ terms are concurrent with the elected national officers.
3. Powers, Duties and Functions – The Commission on Elections shall have the exclusive
powers to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to
the conduct of the election. Their duties shall be to:
a. Promulgate and enforce in consultation with the Board of Trustees the rules and
regulations governing the nomination of a candidate and conduct of national and
local elections;
b. Proclaim the winners of the elections;
c. Receive, investigate and act on complaints under the oath relative to elections;
d. Appoint canvassers who shall assist in the counting of votes;
e. Ensure compliance to the Election Code by the National COMELEC.
4. Vacancy – in the event of any vacancy, except by removal or expiration of term, the
candidate who obtained the next highest vote during the last election shall serve the
unexpired term. In the absence thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the
replacement from among the recommendations from the Local COMELEC.
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5. Honorarium – the Commissioner shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and
approved by the Board of Trustees.
6. Local Chapter COMELEC– Every Local Chapter shall elect the members of the Local
Chapter COMELEC to conduct their respective local elections. At most will be three (3)
commissioners.
7. Annual Budget – The National Commission on Election shall prepare an annual budget
for its operation for incorporation in the annual budget, subject to the recommending
approval of the Department of Budget Management & Finance and approved by the
National President.
8. The Electoral Procedure

8.1. Date of Elections – The election of the Board of Trustees and other National
Officials shall be held during the Annual National Elections with the date, time and vicinities to
be prepared by the National COMELEC. The COMELEC shall then choose two (2) days that will
be allocated for the voting of all constituents of the Alliance. Election of Local Chapter Officers
shall be held two (2) months prior to the National Elections and shall be done in their respective
localities chosen by their Local COMELEC while the National Elections of top officials shall be
done one (1) month prior to the end of the fiscal year.
8.2. Mode of Voting – Election shall be by secret ballot and shall be done in personal
casting of votes in voting precincts.
8.3. Filing of Candidacy – Any qualified candidate shall file his/her certificate of
candidacy to the COMELEC not later than ninety (90) days prior to annual elections. Certificates
of Candidacy shall be prepared by the Commission.
8.4. Publication of Official List of Candidates – The COMELEC shall provide to all
Local Chapters a circular on the official list of candidates prior to the election date.
8.5. Ballots – All ballots shall be secured at the AYNLA National Coordinating Centre
for three (3) months from the date of election after which they shall be disposed if no protests are
filed.
8.6. Electoral Code – There shall be an Electoral Code that governs the conduct of the
elections which shall be promulgate by the COMELEC and approved by the Alliance Board.
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8.7. Proclamation – The winners of the national election shall be proclaimed by the
National COMELEC not later than fifteen (15) days from the Annual National Elections.
Section 3. Commission on Appointments (COMAPP)
1. Composition – The COMAPP shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall
elect a Chairman among themselves.
2. Term of Office – The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Alliance Board through
the recommendations of the Congress. The Commissioners may hold local or national
positions prior and during his or her appointment. The Commissioners’ terms are
concurrent with the elected national officers.
3. Powers, Duties and Functions – The Commission on Appointments shall have the
powers to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to
the conduct of appointment of any official. Their duties shall be to:
3.1. Screen all applying for appointment to a certain position in the national level;
3.2. Verifies and approves all appointees of the National President;
3.3. Present all nominees for appointments to the National President;
3.4. Approves all local appointees made by the Local Chapters;
3.5. Release certifications of appointments to officials appointed to office, both local
and national; and
3.6. Record and document roster of appointed officials in the local and national level.
9. Vacancy – in the event of any vacancy, removal or expiration of term, and in the absence
thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the replacement from among the
recommendations from the Local COMAPP officers.
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11. Local Chapter COMAPP– the Local Chapter Mayor shall appoint officers to form the
Local COMAPP, at most three commissioners.
Section 4. Commission on Arbitration (COMARB)
1. Composition – The COMARB shall be composed of five (5) commissioners who shall
elect a Chairman among themselves. This Commission shall act as the judicial arm of the
entire Alliance and shall be in-charge of all interpersonal, inter-chapter and other disputes
that may arise thereto. The composition of the Commission shall be; one with legal
background or the Alliance’s Legal Consultant, one with guidance and counseling
background, one with management background, one member of the Congress, and either one
of the Executive Council Officers of the Alliance.
2. Term of Office – The Commissioners shall be appointed by the Alliance Board through
the recommendations of the Congress. The Commissioners may hold local or national
positions prior and during his or her appointment. The Commissioners’ terms are concurrent
with the elected national officers.
3. Powers, Duties and Functions – The Commission on Arbitration shall have the powers
to enforce and administer all provisions, rules, regulations and policies relative to the conduct
to arbiter issues, concerns and disputes. Their duties shall be to:
3.1. Conduct investigations on conflicts, issues, problems, concerns related to the
Alliance;
3.2. Create fact-finding team to investigate conflicts, issues and concerns;
3.3. Seek legal advice to the Alliance’s Legal Consultants to properly administer
sensitive cases;
3.4. Summon persons, officers, members of important documents during court
hearings; and
3.5. Submit findings and recommendations to resolve conflict and or problems to the
Board of Trustees.
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12. Vacancy – in the event of any vacancy, removal or expiration of term, and in the absence
thereof, The Board of Trustees shall select the replacement from among the
recommendations from the Local COMARB officers.
14. Local Chapter COMARB – the Local Chapter Mayor shall appoint officers to form the
Local COMAPP, at most three commissioners.
ARTICLE IX
THE BICAMERAL CONGRESS
Section 1.Structure of the Congress – The Bicameral Congress is the main administrative and
legislative body of the Alliance where local leaders converge to discuss important programs within the
Alliance System. The Congress is divided into two: the Upper House also known as the League of
Governors and the Lower House also known as the Council of Mayors. Another part of the Congress is
the Adjunct House composed of the Representative Area Governors of the Affiliate and Associate
Alliances. In other member countries, the structure of the Congress may be different and they may adopt
other terminologies in the composition of their Congress.
Section 2. The Upper House / League of Governors – The League of Governors will be composed
of different regional and zonal governors and shall be elected into position by the general electorate
during the Annual National & Local Elections. The Annual National & Local Elections happen every two
(2) fiscal years.
1. Nature of the League of Governors – The League is composed of all the Regional Governors
(Regions I – XII, CAR & ARMM) and Zonal Governors (NCR Zone I – VI). Special zoning is
done in the National Capital Region due to its vastness in population. Other special zoning may
be done by recommendations from the Congress to be passed to the Alliance Board. Zoning and
Regionalizing may be done differently in member countries with different terminologies and
geographic jurisdictions.
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2. Qualifications of a Governor
2.1. A bona fide Filipino citizen (applicable in the Philippines only);
2.2. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines or its equivalent in
member countries;
2.3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance;
2.4. Preferably Master’s degree holder or with units;
2.5. Has served various leadership positions in the Alliance and other organizations;
2.6. Endorsed by the Accredited Local Chapter where he/she belongs;
2.7. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members of his/her Accredited
Local Chapter.
3. Term of Office – The League of Governors shall have a term of office two (2) fiscal years being
elected from the region or zone. Thereafter, elections after two years shall be held to replace the
governors whose terms have expired. Governors are allowed two (2) re-elections or a maximum
of 6 years.
4. Functions and Powers – The League of Governors shall govern the regions they are assigned for
the attainment of the national goals and objectives of the Alliance. As such it has the power to:
4.1. Adopt and implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance as deemed
necessary;
4.2. Decide for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the regional level;
4.3. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the
Constitution & By-Laws;
4.4. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to Regional Councils,
officers and or members for non-compliance or grave misconduct;
4.5. Supervise the functions of the Regional / Zonal Councils and all its operations;
4.6. Report to the League all the development arising from different regions;
4.7. Regularly implements “Governor’s Visits” in all governors and ensure that this be followed
properly;
4.8. Create and promulgate development and updates to their respective regions/zones through
the conduct of Regional Conventions.
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5. Vacancy among the League
5.1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the League of Governors, the vacancy shall be filled
by the next rank among candidates in the last elections upon approval by the Board of
Trustees. In the event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint a Governor
coming from the region where the vacancy occurred who shall serve until a Governor is
duly elected in the next regular elections. The appointed Governor shall serve only the
unexpired term, whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be
filled up by the members or previous officers from the Local Chapters.
5.2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Alliance except the President, the
Board of Governors shall elect the replacement.
6. Honorarium – All governors from the League shall receive honoraria commensurate to the
amount of which shall be decided and approved by the Board.
7. Travel and Representation Allowances – Any member of the League designated as Official
Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses in accordance with
existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for submission after
dispersal of such allowance and may be reported one (1) week, and a maximum of four (4) weeks
after its consumption.
8. Quarterly and Annual Governor’s Reports – All members of the League of Governors shall
submit written reports quarterly and annually inclusion of unfinished businesses to the Chairman
of the League and to the Board of Trustees.
9. Turn Over of Responsibilities – The outgoing Governor shall endorse in writing all
accomplished and pending business transaction to the incoming Board; and shall inform and
explain to them such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal year.
Section 10. The Lower House / Council of Mayors - The Council of Mayors will be composed of
different Local Chapter Mayors and shall be elected into position by the general electorate during the
Annual Local Elections. The Annual National & Local Elections happen every two (2) fiscal years.
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1. Nature of the Council of Mayors – The Council shall be composed of different Mayors coming
from the different local chapters. Local chapters are approved into creation by the Alliance
Board after careful recommendation of the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter
Management, Committee on Chapter Accreditation.
3. Qualifications of a Mayor
3.1. A bona fide Filipino citizen (applicable in the Philippines only);
3.2. Currently licensed to practice nursing profession in the Philippines or its equivalent in
member countries or a graduate of a degree in nursing;
3.3. Proven leadership ability and track record of good governance;
3.4. Has served various lower leadership positions in the Alliance and other organizations;
3.5. Available enough to hold such position and accessible to members of his/her Local
Chapter.
3. Term of Office – The Local Chapter Mayor shall have a term of office two (2) fiscal years being
elected from the region or zone. Thereafter, elections after two years shall be held to replace the
mayors whose terms have expired. Mayors are allowed two (2) re-elections or a maximum of 6
years.
4. Functions and Powers – The Council of Mayors shall govern the local chapters for the
attainment of the national goals and objectives of the Alliance. As such it has the power to:
4.1. Adopt and implement policies, plans, strategies and projects of the Alliance as deemed
necessary;
4.2. Decide for and in behalf of the Alliance on issues and concerns in the local level;
4.3. Cause to change and promulgate rules and regulations as the need arises consistent with the
Constitution & By-Laws;
4.4. Adjudicate and impose appropriate sanctions after due process to Accredited Local Chapter
officers and or members for non-compliance or grave misconduct;
4.5. Supervise the harmonious relationship of different Local Chapters;
4.6. Cause to sign Sister Chapter Agreements within the Council to ensure goodwill
relationships of local chapters sharing common interests;
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4.7. Create programs to be done simultaneously in different local chapters once or twice a fiscal
year or coordinate a program where other chapters may participate; and
4.8. Create and promulgate development and updates to their respective local chapter through
the conduct of Local Conferences.
5. Vacancy among the Council

5.1. Whenever there is a vacancy among the Council of Mayors, the vacancy shall be filled by
the Vice Mayors in their respective local chapters upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
In the event that there is no next in rank, the Board shall appoint a Mayor coming from his
or her Local Chapter where the vacancy occurred who shall serve until a Mayor is duly
elected in the next local elections. The appointed Mayor shall serve only the unexpired
term, whenever a vacancy arises from removal or expiration of term, it shall be filled up by
the members or previous officers from the Local Chapters.
5.2. Whenever a vacancy exists among the Officer of the Alliance except the President, the
Board of Governors shall elect the replacement.
6. Honorarium – All mayors from the League shall receive honoraria commensurate to the amount
of which shall be decided and approved by the Board coming from the Chapter Fund of their
respective chapters.
7. Travel and Representation Allowances – Any member of the Council designated as Official
Representative/s shall be entitled to travel and representation expenses from their Chapter Funds
in accordance with existing policies, approved by the Board. Liquidation Reports are required for
submission after dispersal of such allowance and may be reported one (1) week, and a maximum
of four (4) weeks after its consumption.
8. Monthly Mayor’s Reports – All members of the Council of Mayors shall submit written reports
monthly inclusion of unfinished businesses to the Chairman of the Council.
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9. Turn Over of Responsibilities – The outgoing Mayor shall endorse in writing all accomplished
and pending business transaction to the incoming Board; and shall inform and explain to them
such nature and process of transactions done and pending for that fiscal year.
ARTICLE X
ZONAL & REGIONAL COUNCILS
Section 1. Composition – A Zonal / Regional Council are composed of the different Accredited
Local Chapters (ALC) within a specified geographical jurisdiction. Zonal Councils are the councils found
within the National Capital Region (NCR), Regional Councils on the other hand are the councils found in
the Philippine regions. In member countries, the composition of Regional Councils may be different.
Section 2. Divisions – The Alliance shall divide its constituents in the following administrative
divisions in the National Capital Region:
1. Zone I – Manila & Pasay

2. Zone II – Caloocan (North & South), Valenzuela, Navotas & Malabon
3. Zone III – Quezon City & Marikina
4. Zone IV – San Juan, Mandaluyong & Pasig
5. Zone V – Makati, Pateros & Taguig
6. Zone VI – Las Pinas, Muntinlupa & Paranaque
And in the regions, the divisions shall be the following: CAR, Region I-XIII, and ARMM. In
totality, the entire Alliance is composed of 6 Zonal Councils and 15 Regional Councils – 21
Councils in the Philippines.
Section 3. Regional Conventions – The Regional Councils update themselves and coordinates with
the different local chapters under their jurisprudence through Regional Conventions done annually with
the date and time to be determined by the Regional Council. The venue of such convention shall be within
the area of the region.
Section 4. Regional Council Assembly – The Regional Council shall assemble themselves and meet
regularly every quarterly in a time, date and venue agreed by the members of the council.
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ARTICLE XI
THE LOCAL CHAPTERS
Section 1. The Local Chapters – There shall be local chapters as maybe determined by the Alliance
Board of Trustees based upon the geographical and other factors prevailing in the area.
Section 2. Governing Body – Each local chapter shall be governed by elected Local Chapter Officers
composed of one (1) Chapter Mayor, one (1) Vice Mayor, one (1) Chapter Secretary and eight (8)
Councilors. The Chapter Mayor may appoint officials necessary to properly govern the Chapter or
appoint committee chairmen for its operations during the chapter projects.
1. Mayor – the Chapter Mayor shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Local Chapter and
shall be responsible for the total organizational administration of his or her Local Chapter and
shall:
 Implement plans, policies and programs approved by the Board of Trustees;
 Monitor/ensure proper implementation of the Constitution & By-Laws;
 Exercise general supervision over the affairs of the Chapter;
 Appoint, remove or suspend for justifiable cause any appointive officer subject to the
approval of the Regional Council;
 Sign as persona authorized by the Alliance, all documents, contracts and other pertinent
documents related to the Chapter;
 Approve the budget submitted by the Committee on Budget & Finance;
 Act as official representative and spoke person of the Chapter;
 Call and preside all regular, special and other official administrative meetings of the
Alliance;
 Coordinates with the Vice Mayor and Councilors all major transactions, programs and
projects implemented by the Chapter;
 Oversees grants, activities and projects that generates external funds for the chapter and
ensures its proper implementation;
 Delegates to appointed officers/committees, necessary tasks to aid in the implementation
of programs of the Alliance and the Chapter;
 Monitor and evaluate the programs and projects of the Alliance and the Chapter; and
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 Perform all other duties inherent to his/her office and as required of him or her by the
Board.
2. Vice-Mayor - shall be the Chief Operating Officer and shall assist the Chapter Mayor in
determining and carrying out the internal thrusts, external management & representation of the
Chapter and shall further;
 Coordinate activities of the different Councilors & Committees;
 Monitor and evaluate the internal programs and projects of the Chapter;
 Acts as the Co-Chairman of the Commission on Arbitration and ensures all concerns
pertaining to the Chapter’s members & officers;
 Initiates the Disciplinary Tribunal to litigate and investigate certain officer of the Chapter
charged with any administrative violation;
 Represent the Chapter Mayor in all official functions as delegated or in the absence of
the latter;
 Recommend policy direction in terms of external extension and linkage management;
 Initiate external projects, programs and activities based on the program thrusts of the
Chapter;
 Regularly coordinates with the different nursing specialty organizations’ local chapters
and creates linkages and partnerships with them to ensure active participation and
involvement of the organization in its goals to enhance the nursing profession for newly
practicing Filipino nurses; and
 Coordinate and links projects and or programs to different government, non-government
and funding agencies, social mobilization groups, advocacy organizations and other
specialty organizations.
3. Chapter Secretary – shall be Chief Administrative Officer responsible for all legal and
pertinent documents of the Local Chapter and shall keep all transactions and communications of
the national office and present it to the Chapter Officers upon review; and furthermore shall:
 Report to Chapter Officers any resignation and cessation of officers;
 Guarantee the accuracy and completeness of records of the minutes of meetings;
 Cause the submission of books (membership and Book of Minutes) as required by the
Alliance;
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 Record the highlights of the Local Chapter’s meetings;
 Keep and store all necessary documents such as permits, treaties, records and the like to
the Chapter Office / Headquarters and allow only permitted and authorized persons to
access and retrieve such data;
 Oversees functions of the Councilors and ensures their performance are within the
specified boundaries of their committees;
 Act as the Mayor in the absence of the Vice Mayor and the Mayor;
 Ensures the timely update of the Membership Book;
 Creates links and address book for all the Chapter’s leaders and important contacts;
 Reviews and recommends to the Mayor all the reports of the Councilors and the
committees; and
 Act as the Deputy Spokesperson of the Chapter.
4. Councilor for Budget & Finance – is the Chairman of the Committee on Budget & Finance
and shall oversee all financial programs and activities of the Chapter, furthermore he or she shall:
 Be accountable of all financial, monetary and properties of the Chapter;
 Cause to deposit funds and valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Local
Chapter in the bank/s and trust companies designated and approved by the Chapter
Officer;
 Cause to deposit the national share of the membership dues to the designated bank/s of
the National Office;
 Ensure the implementation of the decision of the Chapter Officer on financial concerns;
 Inspect and examine the Book of Accounts of the Chapter;
 Co-sign checks together with the Chapter Mayor;
 Cause the preparation of the annual budget of the Chapter and submit the same to the
Chapter Mayor;
 Create a Budget Management Framework and process of disbursements of funds; and
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 Submit a Budget Report and financial statements with comparative figures and
supporting documents during the monthly meetings of the Local Chapter.
5. Councilor for Membership Affairs – is the Chairman of the Committee on Membership

Affairs and serves as the Grievance Committee of the Chapter;
 Recommends actions to be taken or implemented to enhance chapter compliance to
National Programs;
 Initiates recommends qualifies members for cultural exchanges to different chapters
globally;
 Observes organizational holidays and events and implements it in the chapter level;
 Create programs to increase membership retention;
 Religiously implements the establishment of the Point System to rank and evaluate the
chapter compliance in the goals, mission, objectives and national programs of the
Alliance;
 Sends nominees for the Ten Outstanding Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates (TOYNLA)
and the Ten Outstanding Student Nurses (TOSN);
 Sends individual nominees and applies its chapter for the AYNLA Lamp Awards;
 Award competent and active local partner organizations for the AYNLA Service Partner
Award (SPA) in the Chapter Level;
6. Councilor for Community Extension – is the Chairman of the Committee on Community

Extension Services and shall:
 Initiate long-term community development projects in the locality for the Chapter;
 Encourage members to participate actively in the projects, programs and activities of the
Chapter and the Alliance that is related to the growth and development of communities;
 Establish linkages with other associations and agencies which deal with community
development;
 Assess, evaluate and adopt a depressed community that will be a beneficiary of the
community programs of the Alliance.
 Initiate a Local Quick Response Team (Local QRT) for disaster relief operations;
 Scout potential donors of materials or goods to be donated to disaster-stricken areas or for
possible donation to very poor communities or healthcare facilities that lack supplies; and
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 Partner with other humanitarian organizations both nationally and internationally for a
more effective humanitarian aid programs.
7. Councilor for Continuing Education & Research – is the Chairman of the Committee on
Advance Practice, Education & Research and shall:
 Create monthly roster of topics for the next set of trainings or seminars in the chapter
level;
 Provide competent speakers and facilitators;
 Apply standard evaluation tools used to assess and evaluate all continuing education
programs from DAPER;
 Contribute to the Alliance journal and publish related articles;
 Comply with the post-event reportorial necessary for documentation and other
requirements;
 Initiate, motivate and participate in research projects/studies related to nursing &
healthcare;
 Source out and or initiate local or international funding for research of young leaders in
nursing education, service & administration and healthcare in general;
 Disseminate result of findings conclusion, recommendations for the improvement of the
profession;
 Receive, keep and preserve records of research projects conducted by young leaders in
healthcare;
 Give due recognition to members who have conducted research studies in nursing and the
healthcare sciences within their locality; and
 Identify strategies for the utilization of research finding as appropriate.
8. Councilor for Advocacy & Political Affairs – is the Chairman of the Committee on
Advocacy Support & Political Affairs and shall:
 Update critical advocacies related to healthcare and to the Chapter and the Alliance;
 Mobilize members to other young advocates to participate in the different advocacies of
the Chapter and the Alliance in general;
 Create programs to support the advocacies and amplify awareness;
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 Coordinate with different government, non-government, volunteer, faith-based, youth,
political and international organizations for the realizations of the advocacies and its
projects;
 Cause to dialogue with government agencies to create collaboration and partnership;
 Raise concerns if these advocacies have failed to be delivered; and
 Coordinate with the different Committees to ensure that these advocacies be of
nationwide and international concerns.
9. Councilor for Special Programmes & Marketing – is the Chairman of the Committee on
Special Programmes & Marketing and shall:
 Initiate creation of a special group of nurse performers ranging from different performing
arts such as singing, dancing, acting, and the like in the Chapter Level;
 Organize the AYNLA Media & Performing Arts Group (AMPAC) in the Chapter level to
become the forefront performers for all AYNLA special programs and events;
 Recommend avenues and programs for training, workshops and enhancements of the
talents of AMPAC Talents;
 Initiate programs to generate, facilitate and sustain funding to the Chapter;
 Innovate means of fund generation through entrepreneurship and partner with credible
agencies to ensure completion of programs;
 Manage all events and special programs of the Alliance;
 Manage the AYNLA Discount Network (ADN) in the Chapter level and ensure partner
shops and establishments give appropriate discounts;
 Comply with the metrics of the sales of AYNLA merchandise;
 Submit Sales Report to the Chapter Officers monthly;
 Document all marketing events and special programs.
10. Councilor for Publications/Media Relations – is the Chairman of the Committee on

Publications & Media Relations and shall:
 Select and appoint qualified contributors, editorial staff and editors after careful selection
and screening processes and submit such to the National Editorial Board;
 Ensure that the Chapter has its special correspondent or contributor to the National
Contributors’ Pool;
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 Help manage generation of income for the publication through marketing and
advertisements;
 Contribute to the online publication to be regularly updated;
 Deliver all publication materials to Local Chapter members on time;
 Distribute all materials related to publicity of the Chapter and the Alliance such as
brochures, pamphlets and flyers;
 Create Documentation Team responsible to document all events and programs of the
Alliance;
 Create media presentations of previous programs or events of the Chapter through mix
media and innovative approaches;
 Ensure media presentations are regularly shown in the Alliance’s website/s and other
social networking sites;
 Ensure that all press releases and related articles about the chapter and its programs are
published in local dailies or be featured in magazines and other publications; and
 Become the media technical team during events and programs of the Chapter.
11. Councilor for International Relations – is the Chairman of the Committee on International
Relations & Global Affairs, and shall:
 Ensure constant communication with the DIRGA to ensure constant exchanges of
communication to different international nursing, volunteer, peacekeeping, youth
development and leadership organizations;
 Screens and recommends participants for international cultural or educational exchanges;
 Encourage collaboration with the international chapters and other communities or
organization and create joint programs or projects.
Section 3. Chapter Adoption of Standard Constitution & By-Laws – Local Chapters must adopt
the standard Constitution and By-Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates
International Inc. prior to the start of their operations in the locality. The Local Chapter shall release an
Acknowledgement Form for Chapter SCBL Adoption which specifies the date, time, venue and persons
responsible for the chapter adoption.
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Section 4. Chapter Accreditation Committee – There shall be a Committee on Chapter
Accreditation supervised by the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management which shall
accredit local chapters based on set criteria created, approved and mandated by the Alliance Board of
Trustees.
Section 5. Chapter Accreditation Process – There shall be a standardized process for those chapters
who would want to operate an AYNLA Local Chapter (LC) in their locality such as:
1. Formation of 10-15 chartering members;
2. Sending a letter or notice of intent to operate and recognize a chapter in the locality;
3. National Office shall send a response to recognize a chapter in the locality and shall
appoint an interim Chapter Mayor to serve as the figurehead and the focal person;
4. Chartering members from the locality starts to work for the accreditation process by
acquiring at least 15 – 20 registered regular members;
5. Acknowledgement receipts shall be disbursed to initially recognize paid members;
6. Notify paid members to keep acknowledgement receipts as claim stubs for their official
receipts, official identification cards and other materials;
7. Deposit membership fees to accounts permitted and authorized by the Board of Trustees;
8. Submit a roster of paid members together with the pertinent information to the electronic
mailing address provided by the National Office;
9. Draft an initial plan of programs of the chapter together with the official chapter name;
10. Get an endorsement letter from the Regional or Zonal Governor;
11. File an accreditation to the Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management
Committee on Chapter Accreditation (DIACM-CCA); and
12. Set an Orientation Meeting for all chartering members during the visit of the DIACM-
CCA Representative.
Section 6. Levels of Chapter Accreditation – there shall be levels of accreditation to be followed by

all local chapters who want to get official accreditation from AYNLA:
1. Level I: Accredited Status – the local chapter (LC) has complied with all the basic
requirements set in this By-Law and has been recommended by DIACM-CCA
Accreditation Team. All local chapters (LC) shall then be entitled Accredited Local
Chapter or ALC of the Alliance and furthermore shall enjoy an initial forty per centum
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(40%) membership fee share from the National Office. Ergo, the ALC shall then remit
the whole fees of the chartering members (first 20 members) and shall apply the 60-40%
sharing to the next set of members afterwards. ALCs are also entitled to utilize their 40%
share in their projects costs, allowances or honoraria.
2. Level II: Autonomous Status I – ALCs attaining a higher level of accreditation from
AYNLA must comply with the following:
a. Achieve more than 50 registered members (regular, affiliate & associate) in the
chapter level prior to the year of application with fifty per cent (50%) retention limit;
b. Has created one (1) or more Affiliate & Associate Alliance Chapters;
c. Has created remarkable chapter programs previously prior to application;
d. Religiously submitted all monthly reports and no deficiencies in compliance for at
least six (6) months prior to application;
e. Has attended and has been represented consistently during national and international
convention, conferences and summits of the Alliance;
f. Created and has used their Chapter Emblem; and
g. Consistently remitted all membership fees and the national share.
ALCs having complied and approved of a Level II: Autonomous Status I shall enjoy the
following privileges:
a. Permitted to use the title Autonomous Status I;
b. Increase Chapter Share of about 50% in special merchandise;
c. Increase Chapter Share of about 50% in Membership Fee Remittances; and
d. May be autonomous in some of their rules and regulations in the chapter level.
3. Level III: Autonomous Status II - ALCs attaining the highest level of accreditation
from AYNLA must comply with the following:
a. Achieve more than 50 registered members (regular, affiliate & associate) in the
chapter level prior to the year of application with more than fifty per cent (50%)
retention limit;
b. Has created more than one (1) Affiliate & Associate Alliance Chapters and has been
active in service;
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c. Has created remarkable chapter programs with inclusion of all their Affiliate and
Associate Alliances previously prior to application;
d. Religiously submitted all monthly reports and no deficiencies in compliance for at
least twelve (12) months prior to application;
e. Has attended and has been represented consistently during national and international
convention, conferences and summits of the Alliance;
f. Created and has used their Chapter Emblem; and
g. Consistently remitted all membership fees and the national share.
ALC-AS1 having complied and approved of a Level II: Autonomous Status II shall enjoy
the following privileges:
e. Permitted to use the title Autonomous Status II;
f. Increase Chapter Share of about 60% in special merchandise;
g. Increase Chapter Share of about 60% in Membership Fee Remittances;
h. May produce special line of merchandise with permit from the National Office;
i. May create programs and projects independently;
j. Permitted to create daughter chapters within their locality; and
k. May be autonomous in most of their rules and regulations in the chapter level.
Section 7. Responsibilities of an Accredited Local Chapter

1. Maintain/upgrade the conditions for which the chapter has been accredited;
2. Create programs within their locality following AYNLA’s Areas of Service;
3. Ensure that all chapter members receive their materials, religiously pay their dues and
actively participates in all chapter affairs and activities;
4. Make a monthly report of accomplishments to the concerned Mayor of their chapter; and
5. Ensure attendance of delegates to constituted bodies, national and international
conventions, conferences and summits.
Section 8. Privileges of Accredited Local Chapters and its Members

a. Only accredited chapters are eligible for national awards and recognition;
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b. Only accredited chapters may nominate/endorse a candidate to an elective position of the
Alliance;
c. Only members of accredited local chapters are eligible for local, regional and national
awards, recognitions and scholarships provided by the Alliance; and
d. Only members of accredited local chapters may be considered as official delegates of the
Alliance to local and international fora, symposia, trainings and seminars, conventions
and summits.
Section 9. Regular Meetings – each local chapter shall assemble themselves once a month in a time,
date and venue agreed upon by the body regularly. All regular meetings shall be presided by the
Mayor and or his/her appointed presiding officer. All special and emergency meetings shall be called
upon as the need arises and shall be done by the presiding officer.
Section 10. Sanctions for Failure to Comply – sanction for accredited local chapters shall be imposed
by the authorized body for failure to comply with its duties and responsibilities as mandated by the
Alliance Board.
Section 11. Local Per Centum Share from the Local Membership Fees – From the obligated amount
of local chapter membership fees, sixty per cent (60%) shall be remitted to the National Department of
Budget & Finance, Central Remittance Office at the National Executive Office on the Accredited
Status of a local chapter. Such remittance shall be allocated for the national operations and standing
programs/projects of the Alliance. Once a local chapter attains a higher level of accreditation, then
their local chapter share shall increase as stated in Article XI Section 6.2 and 6.3 respectively.
ARTICLE XII
THE INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS
Section 1. Accredited Chapters Outside the Philippines – Chapters established outside the
Philippines upon compliance of local and foreign requirements shall be approval by the Board of
Trustees. Such organized chapter shall remit to the National Executive Office the required per centum of
chapter membership fees as stipulated in Article XI.
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Section 2. Responsibilities of an International Chapter – all responsibilities inherent to a local
chapter shall be followed by an international chapter as stated in Article XI Section 7.
Section 3. Privileges of Accredited Local Chapters and its Members – all privileges inherent to a
local chapter shall be followed by an international chapter as stated in Article XI Section 8.
Section 4. Sanctions for Failure to Comply – sanction for international chapters shall be imposed by
the authorized body for failure to comply with its duties and responsibilities as mandated by the Alliance
Board.
ARTICLE XIII
AFFILIATE ALLIANCE OF ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Section 1. Composition – there shall be a Constituent Alliance for all Affiliate Members of the
Alliance and shall hereinafter be termed as the Affiliate Alliance of Allied Healthcare Professionals or
AAAHP.
Section 2. Governing Body – the AAAHP shall be governed by an elected one (1) National
Chancellor who shall sit as a non-voting representative to the Alliance Board, Deputy Representatives
(DR) to the Bicameral Congress and different Affiliate Governors (AfG) and Affiliate Mayors (AfM) in
the different Local Affiliate Chapters.
Section 3. The Allied Healthcare Professions –AAAHP shall recognize and approve a list of allied
healthcare professions to which the Affiliate Alliance shall permit membership to the organization. The
initial listings of recognized and approved allied healthcare professions are:
1. Licensed Vocational/Practical Nursing (LVN/LPN)
2. Nursing Assistant / Resident Care Attendant (NA/RCA)
3. Caregivers
4. Registered Midwife (RM)
5. Registered Physical / Occupational Therapists (PTRP/PTOT)
6. Radiology Technologists (RadTech)
7. Medical Technologists (MedTech)
8. Respiratory Therapists (RT)
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9. Registered Pharmacists (RPharm)
10. Registered Nutritionists-Dieticians (RND)
Section 4.Responsibilities of AAAHP Governing Bodies – the elected officials of AAAHP act
similarly to those elected officials of the National Alliance but takes in a different name;
1. National Chancellor – the highest elected position that can be occupied in the Affiliate
Alliance and is elected among the Area Governors during the Alliance’s Annual National
Elections. The National Chancellor sits as a non-voting representative of the Affiliate
Alliance in all of the meetings of the Alliance Board. The National Chancellor is also an
Affiliate Governor governing an area of the Affiliate Alliance. For most of the time, the
National Chancellor functions his or her responsibilities as an Affiliate Governor and only
functions his or her Chancellorship only during the meetings of the Alliance Board. He or she
translates the main concerns and standpoints of the Affiliate Alliance to the Board and vice
versa.
2. Affiliate Governors – the Affiliate Governors function similar to that of a Zonal/Regional

Governor only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction comprised of Affiliate
Members. Affiliate Governors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the
Zonal/Regional Governor of the National Alliance, the Associate Governor of the Associate
Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual
National Election of the Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms similar to those of the
governors in the National Alliance.
3. Deputy Representatives – Deputy Representatives (DR) are Affiliate Governors and Mayors
who are elected by their colleagues to be the non-voting representatives in the Bicameral
Congress of the National Alliance. Deputy Representatives similarly function as that of the
National Chancellor but only in Congress and translate the concerns and standpoints of their
colleagues in the Affiliate Council and translate the decisions made by the Congress
regarding these concerns. Deputy Representatives from the Affiliate and Associate Alliances
form the Adjunct House of the Bicameral Congress.
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4. Affiliate Mayors – the Affiliate Mayors function similar to that of a Chapter Mayor of the
National Alliance only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction comprised of Affiliate
Members. Affiliate Mayors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Chapter
Mayors of the National Alliance, the Area Governors of the Associate Alliance and their
international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the
Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms similar to those of the Chapter Mayors in the National
Alliance. They directly supervise the Local Chapter Affiliate Officers.
5. Local Chapter Affiliate Officers – they function similar to the Local Chapter Officers of the
National Alliance serving the Affiliate Vice Mayor, Affiliate Secretary and the eight (8)
Affiliate Councilors.
Section 5. The Allied Advocate Leaders – individuals who are not members of the allied healthcare
sciences but are very much willing to become part of the organization, the Affiliate Alliance shall accept
them as affiliate members.
ARTICLE XIV
ASSOCIATE ALLIANCE OF STUDENT NURSE & HEALTHCARE LEADERS
Section 1. Composition – there shall be a Constituent Alliance for all Associate Members of the
Alliance and shall hereinafter be termed as the Associate Alliance of Student Nurse & Healthcare Leaders
or AASNHL. All student nurses and students of allied healthcare professions are registered under this
Constituent Alliance.
Section 2. Governing Body – the AASNHL shall be governed by an elected one (1) National
Chancellor who shall sit as a non-voting representative to the Alliance Board, Deputy Representatives
(DR) to the Bicameral Congress and different Associate Governors (AsG) and Associate Mayors (AsM)
in the different Local Associate Chapters.
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Section 4.Responsibilities of AASNHL Governing Bodies – the elected officials of AASNHL act
similarly to those elected officials of the National Alliance but takes in a different name;
1. National Chancellor – the highest elected position that can be occupied in the Associate
Alliance and is elected among the Associate Governors during the Alliance’s Annual National
Elections. The National Chancellor sits as a non-voting representative of the Associate
Alliance in all of the meetings of the Alliance Board. The National Chancellor is also an
Associate Governor governing an area of the Associate Alliance. For most of the time, the
National Chancellor functions his or her responsibilities as an Associate Governor and only
functions his or her Chancellorship only during the meetings of the Alliance Board. He or she
translates the main concerns and standpoints of the Associate Alliance to the Board and vice
versa.
2. Associate Governors – the Associate Governors are also called Area Governors (AG) and
function similar to that of a Zonal/Regional Governor of the National Alliance and Affiliate
Governor of the Affiliate Alliance only that they supervise a geographical jurisdiction
comprised of Associate Members coming from different affiliated campuses. Associate
Governors have the same level of responsibilities as that of the Zonal/Regional Governor of
the National Alliance, the Affiliate Governor of the Affiliate Alliance and their international
counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National Election of the Associate
Alliance and serve their terms for only one (1) fiscal year compared to their governor
counterparts in the National & Affiliate Alliances.
3. Deputy Representatives – Deputy Representatives (DR) are Associate Governors and

Mayors who are elected by their colleagues to be the non-voting representatives in the
Bicameral Congress of the National Alliance. Deputy Representatives similarly function as
that of the National Chancellor but only in Congress and translate the concerns and
standpoints of their colleagues in the Affiliate Council and translate the decisions made by the
Congress regarding these concerns. Deputy Representatives from the Affiliate and Associate
Alliances form the Adjunct House of the Bicameral Congress.
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4. Affiliate Mayors – the Associate Mayors are also called Student Mayors who function similar
to that of a Chapter Mayor of the National Alliance only that they supervise associate
members in the affiliated campuses. Associate Mayors have the same level of responsibilities
as that of the Chapter Mayors of the National Alliance, the Affiliate Governors of the Affiliate
Alliance and their international counterparts. They are also elected during the Annual National
Election of the Affiliate Alliance and serve their terms for only one (1) fiscal year compared to
their governor counterparts in the National & Affiliate Alliances.
5. Local Chapter Associate Officers – they function similar to the Local Chapter Officers of the
National Alliance serving the Associate Vice Mayor, Associate Secretary and the eight (8)
Associate Councilors.
Section 5. In-Campus Registration Requirements – all Associate Alliances are bound by the
regulations of their campuses to be registered as student organizations. Officers and interested groups
wanting to register AYNLA in their campuses shall also comply with the requirements provided by the
Student Affairs Office or its equivalent. AYNLA National Office shall assist in the formation and in the
compliance of the requirements needed to form an Associate Chapter in the campus.
Section 6. The Faculty Adviser – all Associate Alliance local chapters shall have their faculty
advisers preferably an AYNLA member. If not an AYNLA member, it should be someone being
approved by the College of Nursing or from any college of allied healthcare sciences. The Faculty
Adviser has a term of one (1) academic year and upon reappointment and approval by the Dean of the
College.
ARTICLE XV
INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF CONSULTANTS
Section 1. Composition – there shall be an international advisory group hereinafter termed as the
International Board of Consultants, which shall be organized to advise the general organizational flow.
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Section 2. Nature of Operations – the International Board of Consultants shall only act as a
consultation body of the Board of Trustees in the affairs of the Alliance where the Board has sought their
services.
Section 3. Qualifications – the following shall be the set qualifications to become part of the
International Board of Consultants:
 Has been an outstanding and dynamic leader in the nursing & healthcare professions;
 Has been an outstanding leader in advocacy support, youth empowerment and good
governance;
 Is a current head or country representative of the United Nations System;
 Is a current leader of a national or international nursing or healthcare organization;
 Current or former members of the Board of Nursing or their equivalent in the member
countries;
 Current or former heads of state, diplomatic communities, government agencies; and
 Previous Chairman of the Board and National President of the Alliance.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the IBC

 Provide professional consultations and recommendations regarding important issues or
concerns presented by the Board of Trustees;
 Seek the audience of the Board of Trustees for any recommendations or proposals to
programs or projects;
 Sit in as an adviser / consultant during regular and special Board meetings whenever
available;
 Assist the Alliance in forming international chapters;
 Introduce AYNLA to other national or international organizations; and
 Recommend ways of generating more funds for the projects of the Alliance.
ARTICLE XVI
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / GENERAL MANAGER OF THE ALLIANCE
Section 1. Nature of Operations – The operations of the Alliance shall be administered and managed
by an Executive Director in accordance with the vision, mission, goals, program thrusts and the policies
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being laid by the Board of Trustees and the National Executive Council Officers of the Alliance and shall
be directly responsible to the National President. The Executive Director shall also be the General
Manager of the Alliance.
Section 2. Qualifications – The Executive Director shall have the following qualifications:
 A registered nurse;
 An active AYNLA International Inc. member of at least three (3) consecutive fiscal years
prior to appointment;
 Preferably a holder of master’s degree or has taken at least nine (9) units;
 With three (3) years experience in administration and management;
 Has leadership, executive ability and good public relations skills;
 Physically, psychologically and morally fit; and
 Actively involved in the affairs of the Alliance for at least three (3) years.
Section 3. Functions – The Executive Director shall have the following functions:
 Establish and maintain an effective and efficient management system for the Alliance;
 Responsible for the safety and systematic filing of all documents of the Alliance;
 Ensure completeness of all papers, records communications and transaction of the Alliance;
 Serve as a custodian of the Book of Minutes;
 Submit documents required by various institutions/agencies;
 Promote and maintain harmonious and cordial relationship in the Alliance;
 Coordinate all activities undertaken within the premises of the National headquarters;
 Coordinate and arrange the National President’s schedule of activities/trips/meetings;
 Supervise and monitor the Administrative Staff;
 Conduct bi-annual performance review of the personnel;
 Recommend to the President the hiring, suspension and termination of personnel as so
warranted;
 Recommend policies, rules and regulation affecting the welfare of the administrative staff;
 Identify needs for maintenance and improvement of the physical plant and facilities;
 Determine authenticity of documents requiring the seal of the Alliance, affixing the same
and attested thereto by his/her signature;
 Represent the National President as delegated; and
 Perform other functions inherent to the office as required by the Board of Trustees.
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Section 4. Appointment – The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees in
accordance with the provision of the Labor Code.
Section 5. Limitations – The Executive Director who desires to run for elective position shall resign
from his/her position at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the date of elections. The Executive
Director shall not hold any elective position during his/her incumbency unless being permitted by the
Board of Trustees through a written notice.
Section 6. Compensation – The Executive Director and members of the administrative staff shall
receive compensation commensurate the classification system and salary scheme approved by the Board
of Trustees.
ARTICLE XVII
ANNUAL CONVENTION, OTHER CONFERENCES AND SUMMITS
Section 1. Frequency and Vicinity – The Alliance shall hold an Annual General Membership
Assembly (AGMA) or also named as the National (or International, whichever is applicable) Convention
of Young Leaders in Healthcare at any day of the last week of August or early September, the time and
place of which shall be decided initially by the Board of Trustees then by the members who attended
during the First Annual General Membership Assembly through a formal bidding system.
Section 2. Notice of Meeting – The announcement of the Annual General Membership Assembly
shall be made not less than three (3) months and a short notice of two (2) months before it commences.
Section 3. Purpose – The Alliance shall hold an Annual Convention for the purpose of holding a
general membership meeting at any day of the last week of August or early September. A national
election (optional); a scientific and professional update or such any other activities that the Alliance may
deem necessary, may be implemented to highlight the Convention.
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Section 4. National Steering Committee – there shall be a National Steering Committee to be
appointed by the National President to spearhead the planning, implementation and evaluation of the
Convention. Additional manpower may be employed to help the implementation of the Convention.
Section 5. Other National & International Conferences and Summits – the Alliance and its
Constituents may also form other conferences or summits which would require a national or international
audience. Such conferences or summits shall be approved by the Board and shall also be considered one
of the recognized major events of the Alliance. Such conferences or summits might be the National
Summit of Student Nurses, Caregivers’ Conference among others.
Section 6. Regional and Local Conventions – Regional and Local Chapters of the Alliances and its
Constituents may also form Regional and Local Conventions upon approval of their Regional Councils.
They may also create Inter-Regional or Local Conventions when deemed necessary.
ARTICLE XVIII
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Section 1. Publication – The Alliance shall create an official publication in form of a newsletter, a
gazette, magazine or as approved by the Board of Trustees.
Section 2. Official Name – the official name of the publication shall be determined initially by the
Alliance Board and may be repealed or changed upon recommendation of the Editorial Board.
Section 3. Fund Allocation – The Alliance, as it mandates itself, shall allocate a specific amount in
the General Treasury accumulated from the remittances of the Local Chapters, for an amount and in per
centum approved by the Board. The Secretary of the Department of Budget Management & Finance shall
release the fund allocated to the respective purpose & personnel.
Section 4. Composition of the Editorial Board – As a National Publication is mandated by this

Constitution and By-Laws, the Alliance through the approval of the Board of Trustees, shall create and
select qualified members to be part of the National Editorial Board. There shall be one (1) Editor-in-Chief
nominated and duly appointed by the Board through a selection committee who endorsed such person to
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office according to his/her qualification; one (1) Senior Associate Editor-in-Chief, one (1) Junior
Associate Editor-in-Chief and other members of the Editorial Board.
Section 5. Qualifications of the Editorial Board:

1. AYNLA International member of at least for two (2) fiscal years;
2. With very satisfactory writing, composing and speaking skills;
3. Ability to properly edit write-ups and press releases;
4. Passed the initial screening and qualification process; and
5. Active involvement of the affairs of the Alliance.
Section 6. Powers and Functions – The powers and functions of the Board of Editors shall be to:
1. Create official articles, press releases and the like to publicize the work of the Alliance;
2. Edit article contributions provided by members or contributors from different Chapters and
post such to the organizational publication;
3. Create a website, e-newsletter or any type of social networking site publishing the works of
the Alliance through the cyberspace and the internet; and
4. Recommend and approve appropriate printing press that will print published magazine,
newsletter or its equivalent.
Section 6. Term of Office – The Board of Editors shall have a term of at least three (3) years.
Section 7. Honorarium – the Board of Editors shall receive honoraria the amount commensurate and
approved by the Board of Governors.
ARTICLE XIX
THE GENERAL TREASURY & FUND GENERATION
Section 1. The General Treasury – all the membership remittances coming from the different Local
Chapters of the National Alliances and its Constituencies shall be stored in the General Treasury; as with
all sales, generated funds, cash gifts, donations and the like.
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Section 2. Official Banks – there shall be official bank/s designated by the Board of Trustees to where
all funds shall be remitted and kept.
Section 3. Remittance Centers – there shall be recognized and approved remittance centers where
funds shall be transferred aside from the official bank/s designated by the Board.
Section 4. Contingency Fund – there should be a contingency fund to be recommended and allocated
by the Department of Budget Management & Finance and approved by Board of Trustees. The
contingency fund shall not go beyond five percent (5%) of the gross annual fund of the Alliance.
Section 5. Disbursements of Funds – any funds being disbursed or released shall be signed by the
President and the Treasurer-in-Trust after filing and approval of the budget stipulated in the Fund
Requisition Form.
ARTICLE XX
SURETY BONDS
Section 1. Coverage – All officers elected and appointed who are responsible or have any access to
the finances of the Association shall be bonded with an amount approved by the Alliance Board.
ARTICLE XXI
FISCAL YEAR
Section 1. Period – The fiscal year of the Association shall be from the first day of September, to the
end on the last date of August of each calendar year. The Fiscal Year is set to be on the month the
Alliance has been formally organized and conceptualized.
Section 2. Changes in the Fiscal Year – Any changes in the date of the Fiscal Year shall be made by
the majority votes or by consensus of the Alliance Board. Once changes have been done, the Alliance
Board must inform the members through its gazette, magazine, journal or any other means of information
pathways.
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ARTICLE XXII
REVISIONS & AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Power to Amend – Amendment of the Constitution & By-Laws may be made by majority
of the Trustees and the Congress (unless the latter, by two-thirds of the vote, delegates the power to
amend to the Board of Trustees). The proposal to amend shall be done in paper and be filed in the
Congress of AYNLA.
Section 2. Procedures for Amendment

1. Any member of the Congress may recommend the amendment of the By Laws and shall
pass the recommendation to the Lower House, the Council of Mayors
2. After the Lower House reviews the propositions through its Technical Panel it will be
passed on to the Upper House, the League of Governors. The Upper House then reviews
the suggestions and revisions done by the Lower House through its own Technical Review
Committee.
3. After careful review and recommendations from the Houses of Congress, the Chairmen of
the Congress shall pre-approve and pass this to National Executive Council where a special
Commission on Constitution (ComCon) shall review the propositions or articles for
amendments.
4. The Commission on Constitution composed of different experts in the field of the AYNLA
Constitution reviews the propositions submitted by the Houses of Congress and create
recommendations for revisions;
5. The Commission returns the revisions to the Congress and after the final revision done in
the Houses of Congress it shall return to the Commission for recommendation to the
Alliance Board; and
6. Final recommendations for approval shall be passed by the Commission to the Alliance
Board.
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ARTICLE XXIII
EFFECTIVITY
Section 1. Effectivity – This Constitution & By-Laws shall take effect upon approval by the Alliance
Board of Trustees and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Section 2. Publicity – The Constitution and By-Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders &
Advocates International, Inc., once approved and signed by the Incorporators & Interim Board of Trustees
and duly approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, shall herein be printed and be provided
to all Local Chapters who are intending to be accredited or be functional.
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The foregoing Constitution and By Laws of the Alliance of Young Nurse Leaders & Advocates
International Incorporated was hereby approved by the Alliance Board of Trustees, on the twelfth day of
May, Two Thousand Ten at AYNLA National Coordinating Centre, 2128 Singalong Street Malate,
Metropolitan Manila by the Members of the Board whose signatures are hereunder affixed.
The Interim Alliance Board | Authors of the Constitution
Honorable Chairman Alvin Cloyd H. Dakis

Founding Chairman
National President & CEO
Principal Author
Honorable Reigner Jireh D. Antiquera Honorable Norman D. Solamo

Vice Chairman Corporate Secretary
NCR Zone I Governor | Chairman League of Governor Executive Vice President
Co-Author Co-Author
Honorable Loribelle M. Cristobal Honorable Ann Krystle Liz F. Calalo

Treasurer-in-Trust Corporate Auditor
Department Secretary, Budget Management & Finance Mayor, Manila Chapter
Co-Author Co-Author
Honorable Charmiscelle M. Constante Honorable Jann Carlo Luigi R. Naz

Board Member Board Member
Mayor, Cavite Chapter Chairman, Commission on Elections
Co-Author Co-Author
Honorable Czarina Dominique T. Lucila Honorable Michael Leocadio

Board Member Board Member
NCR Zone II Governor Department Secretary, DAPER
Co-Author Co-Author
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THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

ALLIANCE OF YOUNG NURSE LEADERS AND ADVOCATES

Founded September 2009

2128 Singalong St., Malate, Metro Manila 1004

I. Declaration of Principles and Statement of General Policies 3

Section 2. Purposes – The fundamental purposes of the Alliance shall be to:

Section 3. Classifications of Membership in the Alliance

3. Affiliate Membership is conferred upon graduates or registered professionals of Licensed

4. Associate Membership is conferred upon a student nurse or a student of allied healthcare

5. International Membership is conferred upon a registered, graduate or student nurse and

Section 3. Vicinity of Registration of Membership – Any individual must seek membership in a

Section 5. Suspension & Termination of Membership - Membership to the Alliance may be

 1st Offense – Verbal Reprimand

Section 6. Reinstatement of Membership – Reinstatement shall be approved by the Alliance Board

Section 3. Qualifications of an AYNLA Trustee:

3. The Corporate Secretary shall:

Section 10. Vacancy among the Board

Section 3. Duties of the National Executive Officers

Section 3. Administrative Support – There shall be paid administrative personnel responsible in

2. Department Budget Management & Finance (DBMF)

3. Department of Internal Affairs & Chapter Management (DIACM)

4. Department of Community Development & Humanitarian Operations (DCDHO)

7. Department of Publications & Media Relations (DPMR)

8. Department of Advocacy Support & Political Affairs (DASPA)

Section 2. Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

8. The Electoral Procedure

Section 3. Commission on Appointments (COMAPP)

Section 4. Commission on Arbitration (COMARB)

5. Vacancy among the Council

1. Zone I – Manila & Pasay

5. Councilor for Membership Affairs – is the Chairman of the Committee on Membership

6. Councilor for Community Extension – is the Chairman of the Committee on Community

10. Councilor for Publications/Media Relations – is the Chairman of the Committee on

Section 6. Levels of Chapter Accreditation – there shall be levels of accreditation to be followed by

Section 7. Responsibilities of an Accredited Local Chapter

Section 8. Privileges of Accredited Local Chapters and its Members

2. Affiliate Governors – the Affiliate Governors function similar to that of a Zonal/Regional

3. Deputy Representatives – Deputy Representatives (DR) are Associate Governors and

Section 4. Responsibilities of the IBC

Section 4. Composition of the Editorial Board – As a National Publication is mandated by this

Section 5. Qualifications of the Editorial Board:

Section 2. Procedures for Amendment

The Interim Alliance Board | Authors of the Constitution

Honorable Chairman Alvin Cloyd H. Dakis

Honorable Reigner Jireh D. Antiquera Honorable Norman D. Solamo

Honorable Loribelle M. Cristobal Honorable Ann Krystle Liz F. Calalo

Honorable Charmiscelle M. Constante Honorable Jann Carlo Luigi R. Naz

Honorable Czarina Dominique T. Lucila Honorable Michael Leocadio

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