Appointment to Top Executive Level Positions in the Bureau

March 22, 1988 REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 12-88 SUBJECT : Appointment to Top Executive Level Positions in the Bureau . I. Objective : To achieve continued efficiency and effectiveness in attaining revenue goals. II. General Policies : 1. The position of Deputy Commissioner shall be filled from qualified officials from the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Department of Finance. casia 2. Other top executive positions in the Bureau shall be filled by officials within the Bureau itself. III. Scope : Top executive positions in the Bureau include the following: 1. Deputy Commissioner 2. Assistant Commissioner 3. Regional Director 4. Assistant Regional Director IV. Guidelines : 1. Vacancies at the top executive levels shall be filled from officials in the Bureau as follows: Position to be Filled Field of Choice Deputy Commissioner Assistant Commissioner Revenue Regional Director Assistant Commissioner Head Revenue Executive Assistant Revenue Regional Director Regional Director Asst. Commissioner Asst. Regional Director Head Revenue Executive Asst. Asst. Regional Director Head Revenue Executive Assistant Chief Revenue Officer IV Chief Revenue Officer III (provided the incumbent has held this position for at least ten (10) years). The position of Deputy Commissioner may be filled from officials in the Department of Finance who hold positions comparable with or equivalent to Assistant Commissioner or Regional Director provided that they meet the requirements in the next succeeding paragraph . cd i 2. Other Requirements. 2.1. Relative Fitness This factor shall be determined from the education and background experience of the candidate. Minimum qualifications are: a) A Bachelor's degree, preferably in Law or Accounting. b) A minimum 4 years' executive supervisory experience in the line of function to be discharged. For this purpose, executive supervisory experience shall include experience as division chief, branch chief or revenue district officer. cdt 2.2. Relative Competence Demonstrated competence shall be determined from the performance ratings of the candidates for the last 2 ratings periods. These ratings shall be made under a system participated in by the direct supervisor, peers, and subordinates of the above officials. 2.3. Integrity and Other Personal Attributes This shall be determined by the Commissioner from available records, if any, such as awards/citations received, administrative complaints; or other reliable information from within and outside the Bureau relative to the official actuation of the said officials. Undesirable officials, even if they meet the foregoing minimum requirements, shall not be considered for appointment to the above positions. For the good of the service, the choice must be limited to those who can effect efficiency and responsibility in the revenue service without the slightest hint of undesirability. aisa dc This Order takes effect immediately. BIENVENIDO A. TAN, JR. Commissioner