CSC clarifies rule on rationalization

Posted by Leo Jamorin February 27, 2009

CSC clarifies rule on rationalization State employees whose posts are

abolished under Executive Order No. 366 or the rationalization plan can opt
to stay in government or avail of the generous separation package. This was
clarified yesterday by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Ricardo L.
Saludo. The CSC chief also cautioned government employees against
irresponsible alarmists who only create an atmosphere of confusion and
dissent.

Under the law, affected personnel with permanent or temporary appointment

who would opt to remain in government service shall be placed in other
agencies by the CSC where additional personnel are required. Affected
personnel, with appointments attested by the CSC, whether hired on a
permanent or temporary basis, who would opt to retire or be separated from
the service shall be given the option to avail themselves of retirement
schemes

The CSC Chief also pointed out that police, teachers and health worker posts
will not be affected by the Executive Order 366. Initially, those affected by
the reorganization will stay with CSC until they are reassigned to their new
posts, Chair Saludo expressed

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed in 2004 Executive Order No. 366,
Directing A Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the
Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Government
Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and
Agencies of the Executive Branch.

The law directs agencies to prepare a rationalization plan to identify posts

that are redundant/outdated or no longer relevant to the accomplishment of
the major final outputs of the particular agency. The review of agency
operations and structure also aim to improve the quality and efficiency of
government services.

Posted: January 27, 2009 (www.csc.gov.ph)