Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases
CSC Resolution No. 091718, issued on December 11, 2009, outlines revised policies for resolving protest cases in the Philippine civil service. It emphasizes that qualified next-in-rank employees have the right to appeal appointments, first to the head of their agency and then to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office and the CSC Proper if unsatisfied with the decision. The resolution eliminates the previous requirement for protests to be processed through a grievance machinery, streamlining the appeals process. Additionally, it reaffirms that existing rules from the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases still apply, except for the changes regarding where protests are filed. The resolution will take effect 15 days after publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
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- What is Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases about?
- CSC Resolution No. 091718, issued on December 11, 2009, outlines revised policies for resolving protest cases in the Philippine civil service. It emphasizes that qualified next-in-rank employees have the right to appeal appointments, first to the head of their agency and then to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office and the CSC Proper if unsatisfied with the decision. The resolution eliminates the previous requirement for protests to be processed through a grievance machinery, streamlining the appeals process. Additionally, it reaffirms that existing rules from the Uniform Rules on Administrative Cases still apply, except for the changes regarding where protests are filed. The resolution will take effect 15 days after publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
- What type of law is CSC Resolution No. 091718?
- Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases (CSC Resolution No. 091718) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases enacted?
- Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases (CSC Resolution No. 091718) was enacted on Dec 11, 2009.
- What is the citation for Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases?
- Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases, CSC Resolution No. 091718, Dec 11, 2009 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- CSC Resolution No. 091718
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Civil Service
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 11, 2009
CSC RESOLUTION NO. 091718
REVISED POLICIES IN THE RESOLUTION OF PROTEST CASES
WHEREAS, Section 3, Article IX-B of the 1987 Constitution mandates that the Civil Service Commission shall establish a career service and adopt measures to promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, and courtesy in the civil service;
WHEREAS, Section 21 (6), Chapter 5, Title I, Subtitle A, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292) states that a qualified next-in-rank employee shall have the right to appeal initially to the Secretaries or heads of agencies or instrumentalities including government-owned or controlled corporation with original charters, and finally to the Civil Service Commission on appointment made in favor of another employee if the appellant is not satisfied with the written special reason or reasons given by the appointing authority for such appointment;
WHEREAS, 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) provides that a protest on appointment filed by a qualified next-in-rank may be filed either with the appointing authority or with the Civil Service Commission Regional Office;
WHEREAS, CSC Resolution No. 01-0113 (Revised Policies on Grievance Machinery) dated January 10, 2001 and which was circularized through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 02, s. 2001 mandates that a protest on appointment filed by an aggrieved party shall be acted upon through the grievance machinery; IaEACT
WHEREFORE, to faithfully implement EO 292, it is necessary to issue new guidelines in the resolution of protest cases, 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 on 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 herewith are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
This Resolution shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Quezon City, December 11, 2009.
(VACANT)Chairman
(SGD.) CESAR D. BUENAFLORActing Chairman
(SGD.) MARY ANN Z. FERNANDEZ-MENDOZACommissioner
Attested by:
(SGD.) DOLORES B. BONIFACIODirector IV Commission Secretariat and Liaison Office
Cite This Law
Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases, CSC Resolution No. 091718, Dec 11, 2009 (Philippines)
Revised Policies in the Resolution of Protest Cases, CSC Resolution No. 091718 (Phil. 2009)
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