Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases
The CSC Memorandum Circular No. 04-10, issued on February 8, 2010, outlines revised policies for resolving protest cases related to appointments in the Philippine civil service. Key changes include the discontinuation of the grievance machinery for appointment protests, allowing qualified next-in-rank employees to appeal decisions first to the agency head, then to the Civil Service Commission Regional Office, and finally to the Civil Service Commission Proper. Additionally, the existing Rules of Protest will apply, with the exception of the filing venue. This circular repeals any inconsistent regulations and took effect on February 10, 2010.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- CSC Memorandum Circular No. 04-10
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Civil Service
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 8, 2010
CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 04-10
| TO | : | All Heads of Constitutional Bodies; Departments, Bureaus and Agencies of the National Government; Local Government Units; Government Owned or Controlled Corporations; and State Colleges and Universities |
| SUBJECT | : | Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases |
Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 091718 dated December 11, 2009, the Commission adopts the Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases which seeks to implement the provisions of the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292). These policies are as follows:
1. A protest on appointment shall no longer be acted upon through the grievance machinery.
2. A qualified next-in-rank employee shall have the right to appeal initially to the head of agency, then to the Civil Service Commission Regional Office (CSCRO), and then to the Civil Service Commission Proper.
3. Except for the venue on the filing of protest cases, the Rules of Protest under Rule V-A of the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (CSC Memorandum Circular No. 19, s. 1999; CSC Resolution No. 99-1936 dated August 31, 1999) shall be applicable in resolving protest cases.
All rules, regulations and issuances which are inconsistent with the aforesaid policies are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
CSC Resolution No. 091718 was published on January 26, 2010 in the Philippine Star and shall take effect on February 10, 2010. TECIaH
Quezon City, February 8, 2010.
(SGD.) FRANCISCO T. DUQUE III, MD, MScChairmanCivil Service Commission
ATTACHMENT
Civil Service Commission Resolution No. 091718
Cite This Law
Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 04-10, Feb 8, 2010 (Philippines)
Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases, CSC Memorandum Circular No. 04-10 (Phil. 2010)
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