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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is the central personnel agency of the Philippine government. One of the three independent constitutional commissions with adjudicative responsibility in the national government structure, it is also tasked to render final arbitration on disputes and personnel act...

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is the central personnel agency of the Philippine government. One of the three independent constitutional commissions with adjudicative responsibility in the national government structure, it is also tasked to render final arbitration on disputes and personnel actions on Civil Service matters. HISTORY -The civil service system in the Philippines was formally established under Public Law No. 5 ("An Act for the Establishment and Maintenance of Our Efficient and Honest Civil Service in the Philippine Island") in 1900 by the Second Philippine Commission. A Civil Service Board was created composed of a Chairman, a Secretary and a Chief Examiner. The Board administered civil service examinations and set standards for appointment in government service. It was reorganized into a Bureau in 1905. -The 1935 Philippine Constitution firmly established the merit system as the basis for employment in government. The following years also witnessed the expansion of the Bureau’s jurisdiction to include the three branches of government: the national government, local government and government corporations. In 1959, Republic Act 2260, otherwise known as the Civil Service Law, was enacted. This was the first integral law on the Philippine bureaucracy, superseding the scattered administrative orders relative to government personnel administration issued since 1900. This Act converted the Bureau of Civil Service into the Civil Service Commission with department status. In 1975, Presidential Decree No. 807 (The Civil Service Decree of the Philippines) redefined the role of the Commission as the central personnel agency of government. Its present mandate is derived from Article IX-B of the 1987 Constitution which was given effect through Book V of Executive Order No. 292 (The 1987 Administrative Code). The Code essentially reiterates existing principles and policies in the administration of the bureaucracy and recognizes, for the first time, the right of government employees to self- organization and collective negotiations under the framework of the 1987 Constitution. EVOLUTION OF LOGOS 1900s The first logo of the CSC used from 1900 to 1982 adopted the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines, with the words “Civil Service Commission” around it 1970s–2000s The second logo of the CSC is a product of a nationwide logo- making contest. The interlocking chains inside a green circle form the letters C-S-C. 2010–present The blue and red colors revert to the original logo colors used in the 1900s. The upward blue and red strokes in the Philippine flag represent movement – forward and upward – for growth and progress. The highlighted letter S emphasizes the CSC’s focus on SERVICE. The yellow-gold strip below bears the new slogan, “Para sa taumBAYAN” representing the shift from an individualistic perspective of the mamamayan, to a broader, more holistic sense of nationhood. Organization and Functions of the Civil Service Commission Under Executive Order No. 292 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. Appointment of Chairman and Commissioners. -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. MANDATED FUNCTIONS Administer and enforce the constitutional and statutory provisions on the merit system for all levels and ranks in the Civil Service; Prescribe, amend and enforce rules and regulations for carrying into effect the provisions of the Civil Service Laws and other pertinent laws; 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; 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; Render opinion and rulings on all personnel and other Civil Service matters which shall be binding on all head of departments, offices and agencies and which may be brought to the Supreme Court on certiorari; Appoint and discipline its officials and employees in accordance with law and exercise control and supervision over the activities of the Commission; 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; Prescribe all forms for Civil Service examinations, appointment, reports and such other forms as may be required by law, rules and regulations; Declare positions in the Civil Service as may properly be primarily confidential, highly technical or policy determining; Formulate, administer and evaluate programs relative to the development and retention of qualified and competent work force in the public service; Hear and decide administrative cases instituted by or brought before it directly or on appeal, including contested appointments, and review decisions and action 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 Supreme Court on certiorari by the aggrieved party within thirty (30) days from receipt of the copy thereof; Issues 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; 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; Take appropriate actions on al appointments and other personnel matters in the Civil Service including extension of service beyond retirement age; Inspect and audit the personnel actions and programs of the departments, agencies, bureaus, offices, local 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. Delegate authority for the performance of any functions to departments, agencies and offices where such functions may be effectively performed; Administer the retirement program of government officials and employees, and accredit government services and evaluate qualification for retirement; Keep and maintain personnel records of all officials and employees in the Civil Service; and Perform all functions properly belonging to a central personnel agency such as other functions as may be provided by law ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Office of the Chairman Office of the Commissioners Office of the Assistant Commissioners Office of the Executive Director Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office Office for Legal Affairs Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office Office for Human Resource Management and Development Civil Service Institute Office for Strategy Management Internal Audit Service Human Resource Policies and Standards Office Integrated Records Management Office Human Resource Relations Office Office for Financial and Assets Management Public Assistance and Information Office ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Executive Order No. 292 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1987 CHAPTER 3 SECTION 17 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. Other Regulating Bodies in the Government Professional Regulation Commission MANDATES: *****Republic Act 8981 mandates the following: Institutionalization of centerpiece programs - ○ Full computerization ○ careful selection of Professional Regulatory Board members, and ○ monitoring of school performance to upgrade quality of education Updating of organizational structure for operational efficiency and effectiveness; Strengthening of PRC's enforcement powers, including regulatory powers over foreign professionals practicing in the country; Authority to use income for full computerization; and Upgrading of compensation and allowances of Chairperson to that of a Department Secretary and those of the Commissioners to that of Undersecretary. FUNCTIONS: Quasi-Judical Investigates cases against erring examinees and professionals. Its decisions have the force and effect of the decisions of a court of law, with the same level of authority as a Regional Trial Court. After the lapse of the period within which to file an appeal, Commission decisions become final and executory. Quasi-Legislative Formulates rules and policies on professional regulation. When published in the official gazette, these rules have the force and effect of law. Executives Administer, implements, and enforces the regulatory policies of the national government, including the maintenance of professional and occupational standards and ethics and the enforcement of the rules and regulations relative thereto.  THANKS! OMBUDSMAN CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, infographics & images by Freepik FUNCTIONS & DUTIES: Investigate on its own, or on complaint by any person, any act or omission of any public official, employee, office or agency, when such act or omission appears to be illegal, unjust, improper, or inefficient. Direct, upon complaint or at its own instance, any public official or employee of the Government, or any subdivision, agency or instrumentality thereof, as well as of any government-owned or controlled corporation with original charter, to perform and expedite any act or duty required by law, or to stop, prevent, and correct any abuse or impropriety in the performance of duties. Direct the officer concerned to take appropriate action against a public official or employee at fault, and recommend his removal, suspension, demolition, fine, censure, or prosecution, and ensure compliance therewith. Direct the officer concerned, in any appropriate case, and subject to such limitations as may be provided by law, to furnish it with copies of documents relating to contracts of transactions entered into by his office involving the disbursements or use or public funds or properties and report any irregularity to the Commission on Audit for appropriate action. FUNCTIONS & DUTIES: Request any government agency for assistance and information necessary in the discharge of its responsibilities, and to examine, if necessary, pertinent records and documents. Publicize matters covered by its investigation when circumstances so warrant and with due prudence. Determine the causes of inefficiency, red tape, mismanagement, fraud, and corruption in the Government and make recommendations for their elimination and the observance of high standards of ethics and efficiency. Promulgate its rules of procedure and exercise such other powers or perform such functions or duties as may be provided by law. FUNCTIONS & DUTIES: Request any government agency for assistance and information necessary in the discharge of its responsibilities, and to examine, if necessary, pertinent records and documents. Publicize matters covered by its investigation when circumstances so warrant and with due prudence. Determine the causes of inefficiency, red tape, mismanagement, fraud, and corruption in the Government and make recommendations for their elimination and the observance of high standards of ethics and efficiency. Promulgate its rules of procedure and exercise such other powers or perform such functions or duties as may be provided by law. The Office of the Ombudsman shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. Its approved annual appropriations shall be automatically and regularly released.