Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan
Republic Act No. 10156, enacted on December 20, 2011, grants civil service eligibility to members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan under specific conditions. Members who serve nine years are eligible for Career Service Professional status, while those with six years of service can attain Career Service Sub-Professional status, provided they meet educational requirements. The Civil Service Commission, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations within 90 days of the Act’s effectivity. This law applies to elected members post the Local Government Code of 1991 and repeals any conflicting laws. It takes effect 15 days after publication in designated official outlets.
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- What is Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan about?
- Republic Act No. 10156, enacted on December 20, 2011, grants civil service eligibility to members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan under specific conditions. Members who serve nine years are eligible for Career Service Professional status, while those with six years of service can attain Career Service Sub-Professional status, provided they meet educational requirements. The Civil Service Commission, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, is tasked with implementing the necessary regulations within 90 days of the Act’s effectivity. This law applies to elected members post the Local Government Code of 1991 and repeals any conflicting laws. It takes effect 15 days after publication in designated official outlets.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 10156?
- Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan (Republic Act No. 10156) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan enacted?
- Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan (Republic Act No. 10156) was enacted on Dec 20, 2011.
- What is the citation for Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan?
- Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan, Republic Act No. 10156, Dec 20, 2011 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10156
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 20, 2011
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10156
AN ACT CONFERRING UPON MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD AND SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, THE APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility. — An eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility is hereby conferred upon a member of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan who has served for an aggregate period of nine (9) years in office: Provided, That such member must be a holder of a bachelor's degree. DTAHSI
A member who has served for an aggregate period of six (6) years shall be granted an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility: Provided, That such member shall have at least earned seventy-two (72) units in any baccalaureate degree program: Provided, finally, That the eligibility granted under this section shall be considered appropriate for second and first level positions in the career service respectively, except those which require qualifications in skills or trade test and/or requiring board examinations and other special eligibilities provided under special laws.
SECTION 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.
SECTION 3. Coverage. — This Act shall cover all members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan who have been elected after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991.
SECTION 4. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Cite This Law
Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan, Republic Act No. 10156, Dec 20, 2011 (Philippines)
Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod and Panlalawigan, Republic Act No. 10156 (Phil. 2011)
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