12/08/2026
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The Southwestern University PHINMA SSG Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has issued ๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐๐จ. ๐๐๐๐-๐๐ | ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐-๐๐, providing the mandatory procedures governing the resignation and removal of elected student officials.
Under the memorandum, any elected official intending to resign must submit a formal, signed written notice or appropriate motion directly to the SWU SSG COMELEC, stating valid reasons and observing the required seven-day notice period. An official shall not be considered resigned, removed, or separated from office without the formal written confirmation and approval of the COMELEC Chairperson and/or Commission En Banc.
Furthermore, any announcement, resolution, declaration, or administrative action declaring an elected official as resigned or removed without prior COMELEC confirmation shall be deemed ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
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๐๐๐. All councils and student organizations are therefore directed to align their internal procedures with this memorandum and ensure compliance with the governing Constitution and Election Implementing Rules and Regulations (EIRR).
This memorandum reinforces the Commission's commitment to due process, electoral integrity, accountability, and the protection of the mandate entrusted by the student body.
๐ View the full Memorandum No. 0607-01 | Series of 2026-27:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vlipyBrZvUBoYzlqtcYJ0_4F37TDMS6X/view?usp=drivesdk
For questions or clarifications, feel free to message us here on our official page or send us an email through [email protected]
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