Editing UP POLITICA (section)

== Committees ==

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'''Academic Committee'''

The Academic Committee is known as the “brain of the organization.”  It performs specific functions determined by the constitution.  Among them is the release of ''''The Phoenix'''' - the organization’s official publication.  Furthermore, among a multitude of other tasks, the Committee keeps a library of materials consisting of books, readings and sample exams, which not only keeps members well-equipped for the lessons ahead, but also ensures minimal costs for academic materials and a relatively higher grade. The committee also produces ''''The Weekly Perspective'''', a weekly release of commentaries and opinion pieces on pertinent events written by the members. 



'''External Committee'''

The External Committee serves as the ''Public Relations Office'' of the organization.  Members of this committee promote the organization inside and outside the university (e.g., as the organization's official representatives to the Association of Political Sciences Organizations of the Philippines or APSOP).  It also facilitate the promotion of the activities of the other committees, and with this, establish academic ties both with the Department of Political Science and other groups outside the organization.  One of the vital jobs of this Committee is the convening of the POLITICA Alumni Association (PAA).



'''Finance Committee'''

The Finance Committee performs all financially related tasks of the organizations, from collection of fees and dues, to transactions when buying org shirts, pins, etc.  It also spearheads the establishment of contacts and sponsors, fund-raising activities, and the like.



'''Internal Committee'''

The Internal Committee serves as the ''Disciplinary Board'' of the organization.  As such, the functions of it includes supervision of all disciplinary cases, determination of the punishment and sanctions, strict implementation of rules, and upholding the rights and privileges of the members.  It also supervises the entire application process and the induction rights every term.



'''Training Committee'''

The Training Committee is what makes UP POLITICA unique and original.  It serves as the ''Human Resource Development Office'' of the organization.  It has the function to inform the members of any available job openings in any institutions or organizations with which the organization has established ties (examples of which are NGOs such as the World Youth Alliance and Sulong CARHRIHL, and government institutions such as the Office of the Ombudsman). It also serves as the liaison officer between the said institutions and the organization.