Bayanihan News was provided copies of letters from Mr Jun Relunia President of Philippine Australian Society of Senior Citizens, Inc (PASSCI) and from Mr Alric Bulseco current President of peak community organisation Philippine Communities Council of NSW reporting on matters about the mechanism of a Special General Meeting (SGM) convened last 30 August 2020 in relation to proposed amendments to the PCC-NSW Constitution and the incumbency of the sitting PCC-NSW President who was elected last February 2020 and to serve until February 2021.
Here is the letter from Mr Jun Relunia:
Dear Presidents / Heads of Affiliates
On behalf of the Convenors Bicol Communities League, Inc ( Zena Samar President with Bobby Lastica as Authorised Representative) , the Philippine Australian Society for Senior Citizens Inc ( Jun Relunia President) and the Samar Association of Australia ( Ethel Singzon President), I am submitting herewith the Convenors Report on the just concluded 30th August PCC – NSW Special General Meeting held at Marayong Community Centre.
The Affiliates have Spoken
Twenty eight affiliates representing more than a majority of the current affiliates of 53 have answered the Convenors call for PCC – NSW Special General Meeting where everyone had the opportunity to participate in the discussion, agree and pass Special Resolutions. Please refer to the attached Signed and Confirmed Minutes of the 30th August Special General Meeting
The 1st Affiliates Convened PCC – NSW Special General Meeting adhering to COVID 19 guidelines was a success due to the active participation of the more than majority of the affiliates ( 28 ) ; efficient and professional conduct of the Special General Meeting by Engr Ferdi Francisco as Presiding Officer, Ms Vangie Leones as Recording Secretary assisted by Ms Penny Perfecto; and commitment of organisers and volunteers led by more than a majority of Past Presidents of PCC – NSW ( Manny Diel, Kate Andres, Jimmy Lopez, Malyn Chun, Ronaldo Villaver, Atoy Sayas, Neria Soliman, Evelyn Beed and Jun Relunia)
Reforms in Conduct of AGM and Elections Passed
The 30 August Special General Meeting was also a success in bringing reforms thru amendments to the PCC – NSW Constitution in the conduct of PCC – NSW elections and holding of PCC – NSW Annual General Meeting. These reforms which will be implemented starting with the 2021 PCC – NSW AGM and election will assure a bright future for a new norm PCC – NSW as the peak body of Filipino Australian community organisations in NSW. Please refer to the Attached Completed A6 Form ( Notification to the Office of the Fair Trading of Amendments to the Philippine Community Council of NSW Constitution) for the details of the various reforms passed during the Special General Meeting.
These reforms were approved by 3/4 of the affiliates present who were entitled to vote.
Please refer to Meeting guidelines of the Office of Fair Trading..
The 30th Special General Meeting had three specific purposes 1) to introduce reforms in the conduct of PCC – NSW election 2) to introduce reforms in the holding of PCC – NSW Annual General Meeting and 3) to consider breach of Rule 13.4 of the PCC – NSW Constitution and vote on no confidence for conduct unbecoming of an officer.
Affiliates Decided to Remove Mr Alric Bulseco as President of PCC – NSW
Following intense deliberations, the affiliates decided pursuant to Rule 17 of the PCC – NSW Constitution, to remove Mr. Alric Bulseco from the PCC – NSW Board due to a constitutional breach and conduct unbecoming of an officer of PCC – NSW.
Resolution No. 20200830-20 states:
RESOLVED that Mr. Alric Bulseco be removed as President of PCC – NSW due to vote of no confidence resulting from his breach of Rule 13 (4) and his conduct unbecoming of a PCC – NSW officer.
As lead Convenor I will send an email to the PCC – NSW Board of Directors to implement Resolution No. 20200830 – 20. I will bcc you all in my email.
Appeal to the affiliates
As President of PCC – NSW 2014 /15, I would like to appeal to all 53 current affiliates to work together towards a bright future for PCC – NSW.
Change for the better in the community will not happen unless change for the better starts within us.
This email is furnished bcc PCC – NSW Advisory Board and some members of the media..
Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers
Maraming Salamat Po at Ingat
Jun Relunia
Lead Convenor, 30th August PCC – NSW Special General Meeting
President, Philippine Australian Society for Senior Citizens, Inc
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