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Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional Commission?
Which of the following is NOT a Constitutional Commission?
What restriction is imposed on a member of a Constitutional Commission during their tenure?
What restriction is imposed on a member of a Constitutional Commission during their tenure?
How are the salaries of the Chairman and Commissioners of Constitutional Commissions determined?
How are the salaries of the Chairman and Commissioners of Constitutional Commissions determined?
What autonomy do Constitutional Commissions enjoy?
What autonomy do Constitutional Commissions enjoy?
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What happens to the approved annual appropriations of Constitutional Commissions?
What happens to the approved annual appropriations of Constitutional Commissions?
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What power do Constitutional Commissions have in terms of rules of procedure?
What power do Constitutional Commissions have in terms of rules of procedure?
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How long does a Commission have to decide a case or matter?
How long does a Commission have to decide a case or matter?
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What is required for appointments in the civil service?
What is required for appointments in the civil service?
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What is the term of office for the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission?
What is the term of office for the Chairman and Commissioners of the Civil Service Commission?
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What is the civil service?
What is the civil service?
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What right is guaranteed to government employees?
What right is guaranteed to government employees?
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How can an officer or employee in the civil service be removed?
How can an officer or employee in the civil service be removed?
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Study Notes
Constitutional Commissions Overview
- Independent entities established to uphold governance: Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit.
- Members prohibited from holding other positions or engaging in professions that may conflict with their official duties.
- No financial interests in government contracts, franchises, or privileges are allowed.
Member Regulations
- Salaries for the Chairman and Commissioners are legally fixed and cannot be reduced during their terms.
- Commissions are responsible for appointing their own personnel in accordance with the law.
Financial and Operational Autonomy
- Commission enjoys fiscal autonomy with annual appropriations released automatically.
- Each Commission can establish its rules related to procedures without altering substantive rights.
Decision-Making Process
- Cases must be decided by a majority vote within sixty days from submission.
- Decisions can be contested in the Supreme Court through a certiorari process within thirty days.
Civil Service Commission Specifics
- Composed of a Chairman and two Commissioners, all natural-born citizens, at least thirty-five years old, with proven public administration experience.
- Appointments made by the President with consent from the Commission on Appointments for a term of seven years, with varying terms for initial appointees (Chairman - 7 years, Commissioner - 5 years, another Commissioner - 3 years).
Civil Service Components
- Encompasses all branches, agencies, and instrumentalities of government, including state-owned enterprises.
- Appointments based on merit and fitness, typically through competitive examinations, barring policy-determining or highly technical roles.
Employee Rights and Protections
- Employees cannot be removed or suspended without legal cause.
- Prohibitions on participating in electioneering or political campaigning during their service.
- Government employees retain the right to self-organization, with temporary employees protected under laws.
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Test your knowledge of the Constitutional Commissions in the Philippine Constitution, including the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit. Learn about their roles, responsibilities, and limitations.
