# Administrative Code of 1987/Book V/Title I/Subtitle A/Chapter 3

Source: Supplement to the Official Gazette. Vol. 83, No. 39. Manila. National Printing Office. 1987. pp. 77–83.
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Chapter 3—Organization and Functions of the Civil Service Commission
Sec. 10. Composition.—The Commission shall be composed of a Chairman and two Commissioners who shall be natural born citizens of the Philippines and, at the time of their appointment, at least thirty-five years of age, with proven capacity for public administration, and must not have been candidates for any elective position in the elections immediately preceding their appointment.
Sec. 11. Appointment of Chairman and Commissioners.—The Chairman and the Commissioners shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments for a term of seven years without reappointment. Of the first appointed, the Chairman shall hold office for seven years, a Commissioner for five years, and another Commissioner for three years, without reappointment. Appointment to any vacancy shall be only for the unexpired term of the predecessor. In no case shall any Member be appointed or designated in a temporary or acting capacity.
Sec. 12. Powers and Functions.—The Commission shall have the following powers and functions:
    (1) Administer and enforce the constitutional and statutory provisions on the merit system for all levels and ranks in the Civil Service;
    (2) Prescribe amend and enforce rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of the Civil Service Law and other pertinent laws;
    (3) Promulgate policies, standards and guidelines for the Civil Service and adopt plans and programs to promote economical, efficient and effective personnel administration in the government;
    (4) Formulate policies and regulations for the administration, maintenance and implementation of position classification and compensation and set standards for the establishment, allocation and reallocation of pay scales, classes and positions;
    (5) Render opinion and rulings on all personnel and other Civil Service matters which shall be binding on all heads of departments, offices and agencies and which may be brought to the Supreme Court on certiorari;
    (6) Appoint and discipline its officials and employees in accordance with law and exercise control and supervision over the activities of the Commission;
    (7) Control, supervise and coordinate Civil Service examinations. Any entity or official in government may be called upon by the Commission to assist in the preparation and conduct of said examinations including security, use of buildings and facilities as well as personnel and transportation of examination materials which shall be exempt from inspection regulations;
    (8) Prescribe all forms for Civil Service examinations, appointments, reports and such other forms as may be required by laws, rules and regulations;
    (9) Declare positions in the Civil Service as may properly be primarily confidential, highly technical or policy determining;
    (10) Formulate, administer and evaluate programs relative to the development and retention of qualified and competent work force in the public service;
    (11) Hear and decide administrative cases instituted by or brought before it directly or on appeal, including contested appointments, and review decisions and actions of its offices and of the agencies attached to it. Officials and employees who fail to comply with such decisions, orders, or rulings shall be liable for contempt of the Commission. Its decisions, orders, or rulings shall be final and executory. Such decisions, orders, or rulings may be brought to the Supreme Court on certiorari by the aggrieved party within thirty (30) days from receipt of a copy thereof;
    (12) Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum for the production of documents and records pertinent to investigations and inquiries conducted by it in accordance with its authority conferred by the Constitution and pertinent laws;
    (13) Advise the President on all matters involving personnel management in the government service and submit to the President an annual report on the personnel programs;
    (14) Take appropriate action on all appointments and other personnel matters in the Civil Service including extension of Service beyond retirement age;
    (15) Inspect and audit the personnel actions and programs of the departments, agencies, bureaus, offices, local government units and other instrumentalities of the government including government-owned or controlled corporations; conduct periodic review of the decisions and actions of offices or officials to whom authority has been delegated by the Commission as well as the conduct of the officials and the employees in these offices and apply appropriate sanctions whenever necessary;
    (16) Delegate authority for the performance of any function to departments, agencies and offices where such function may be effectively performed;
    (17) Administer the retirement program for government officials and employees, and accredit government services and evaluate qualifications for retirement;
    (18) Keep and maintain personnel records of all officials and employees in the Civil Service; and
    (19) Perform all functions properly belonging to a central personnel agency and such other functions as may be provided by law.
Sec. 13. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairman.—Subject to policies and rules adopted by the Commission, the Chairman shall:
    (1) Direct all operations of the Commission;
    (2) Establish procedures for the effective operations of the Commission;
    (3) Transmit to the President rules and regulations, and other guidelines adopted by the Chairman which require Presidential attention including annual and other periodic reports;
    (4) Issue appointments to, and enforce decisions on administrative discipline involving officials and employees of the Commission;
    (5) Delegate authority for the performance of any function to officials and employees of the Commission;
    (6) Approve and submit the annual and supplemental budget of the Commission; and
    (7) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
Sec. 14. Membership of the Chairman in Boards.—The Chairman shall be a member of the Board of Directors or of other governing bodies of government entities whose functions affect the career development, employment status, rights, privileges, and welfare of government officials and employees, such as the Government Service Insurance System, Foreign Service Board, Foreign Trade Service Board, National Board for Teachers, and such other similar boards as may be created by law.
Sec. 15. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members of the Commission.—Jointly with the Chairman, the two (2) Commissioners shall be responsible for the effective exercise of the rule-making and adjudicative functions of the Commission. They shall likewise perform such functions as may be delegated by the Commission. In case of the absence of the Chairman owing to illness or other cause, the senior member shall perform the functions of the Chairman.
Sec. 16. Offices in the Commission.—The Commission shall have the following offices:
    (1) The Office of the Executive Director headed by an Executive Director, with a Deputy Executive Director shall implement policies, standards, rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission; coordinate the programs of the offices of the Commission and render periodic reports on their operations, and perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission.
    (2) The Merit System Protection Board composed of a Chairman and two (2) members shall have the following functions:
       (a) Hear and decide on appeal administrative cases involving officials and employees of the Civil Service. Its decision shall be final except those involving dismissal or separation from the service which may be appealed to the Commission;
       (b) Hear and decide cases brought before it on appeal by officials and employees who feel aggrieved by the determination of appointing authorities involving personnel actions and violations of the merit system. The decision of the Board shall be final except those involving division chiefs of officials of higher ranks which may be appealed to the Commission;
       (c) Directly take cognizance of complaints affecting functions of the Commission, those which are unacted upon by the agencies, and such other complaints which require direct action of the Board in the interest of justice;
       (d) Administer oaths, issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum, take testimony in any investigation or inquiry, punish for contempt in accordance with the same procedures and penalties prescribed in the Rules of Court; and
       (e) Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the functions of the Board subject to the approval of the Commission.
    (3) The Office of Legal Affairs shall provide the Chairman with legal advice and assistance; render counsellings services undertake legal studies and researchers; prepare opinions and rulings in the interpretation and application of the Civil Service law, rules and regulations; prosecute violations of such laws, rules and regulations; and represent the Commission before any Court or tribunal.
    (4) The Office of Planning and Management shall formulate development plans, programs and projects; undertake research and studies on the different aspects of public personnel management; administer management improvement programs; and provide fiscal and budgetary services.
    (5) The Central Administrative Office shall provide the Commission with personnel, financial, logistics and other basic support services.
    (6) The Office of Central Personnel Records shall formulate and implement policies, standards, rules and regulations pertaining to personnel records maintenance, security, control and disposal; provide storage and extension services; and provide and maintain library services.
    (7) The Office of Position Classification and Compensation shall formulate and implement policies, standards, rules and regulations relative to the administration of position classification and compensation.
    (8) The Office of Recruitment, Examination and Placement shall provide leadership and assistance in developing and implementing the overall Commission programs relating to recruitment, examination and placement, and formulate policies, standards, rules and regulations for the proper implementation of the Commission's examination and placement programs.
    (9) The Office of Career Systems and Standards shall provide leadership and assistance in the formulation and evaluation of personnel systems and standards relative to performance appraisal, merit promotion, and employee incentive benefits and awards.
    (10) The Office of Human Resource Development shall provide leadership and assistance in the development and retention of qualified and efficient work force in the Civil Service; formulate standards for training and staff development; administer service-wide scholarship programs; develop training literature and materials; coordinate and integrate all training activities and evaluate training programs.
    (11) The Office of Personnel Inspection and Audit shall develop policies, standards, rules and regulations for the effective conduct or inspection and audit of personnel and personnel management programs and the exercise of delegated authority; provide technical and advisory services to Civil Service Regional Offices and government agencies in the implementation of their personnel programs and evaluation systems.
    (12) The Office of Personnel Relations shall provide leadership and assistance in the development and implementation of policies, standards, rules and regulations in the accreditation of employee associations or organizations and in the adjustment and settlement of employee grievances and management employee disputes.
    (13) The Office of Corporate Affairs shall formulate and implement policies, standards, rules and regulations governing corporate officials and employees in the areas of recruitment, examination, placement, career development, merit and awards systems, position classification and compensation, performing appraisal, employee welfare and benefits, discipline and other aspects of personnel management on the basis of comparable industry practices.
    (14) The Office of Retirement Administration shall be responsible for the enforcement of the constitutional and statutory provisions, relative to retirement and the regulation for the effective implementation of the retirement of government officials and employees.
    (15) The Regional and Field Offices. The Commission shall have not less than thirteen (13) Regional offices each to be headed by a Director, and such field offices as may be needed, each to be headed by an official with at least the rank of an Assistant Director. Each Regional Office shall have the following functions:
       (a) Enforce Civil Service law and rules, policies, standards on personnel management within their respective jurisdiction;
       (b) Provide technical advice and assistance to government offices and agencies regarding personnel administration; and
       (c) Perform such other functions as may be delegated by the Commission.
Sec. 17. Organizational Structure.—Each office of the Commission shall be headed by a Director with at least one (1) Assistant Director, and may have such divisions as are necessary to carry out their respective functions. As an independent constitutional body, the Commission may effect changes in the organization as the need arises.
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