Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan
OCA Circular No. 85-07, issued on September 10, 2007, emphasizes the strict enforcement of the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (MSPP) for lower courts regarding the application process for vacant positions. It mandates that the Clerk of Court must post notices of vacancies within five days, which should remain visible for ten working days, detailing the qualifications required. Furthermore, all applications must be submitted within two months of the posting period's expiration; late applications will not be accepted. The Circular aims to expedite the appointment process and ensure adherence to established procedures in the judiciary.
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- What is Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan about?
- OCA Circular No. 85-07, issued on September 10, 2007, emphasizes the strict enforcement of the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (MSPP) for lower courts regarding the application process for vacant positions. It mandates that the Clerk of Court must post notices of vacancies within five days, which should remain visible for ten working days, detailing the qualifications required. Furthermore, all applications must be submitted within two months of the posting period's expiration; late applications will not be accepted. The Circular aims to expedite the appointment process and ensure adherence to established procedures in the judiciary.
- What type of law is OCA Circular No. 85-07?
- Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (OCA Circular No. 85-07) is a Philippine Supreme Court Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan enacted?
- Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (OCA Circular No. 85-07) was enacted on Sep 10, 2007.
- What is the citation for Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan?
- Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan, OCA Circular No. 85-07, Sep 10, 2007 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- OCA Circular No. 85-07
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Office of the Court Administrator Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 10, 2007
OCA CIRCULAR NO. 85-07
| TO | : | All Judges and Lower Court Personnel |
| SUBJECT | : | Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Administrative Circular No. 50-2001 Establishing the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan for the Lower Courts |
For the information and guidance of all concerned, quoted hereunder is Part V. Item 2b of the Amended Revised Administrative Circular No. 50-2001 Establishing the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (MSPP) for the Lower Courts: CTEDSI
V. PROCEDURE
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2. Publication of Vacant Positions
b. Notify the Clerk of Court to post notices of vacancies.
Within five days from notification, the Clerk of Court shall post notices of vacancies to be filled in three conspicuous places in the court's premises for ten working calendar days. The notice shall specify the qualification standards and requirements for the position.
Within two months from the expiration of the ten-day period of posting, the following guidelines shall be observed:
a. The Presiding Judge or Acting Presiding Judge shall submit all applications, with or without recommendation, to the Executive Judge.
b. The Executive Judge shall indorse all applications, with or without recommendation, to OAS-OCA within five days from receipt thereof.
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It has been brought to our attention that some applicants for the vacant positions in the lower courts still submit applications even after the lapse of two months from the expiration of the ten-day period of posting.
In order to expedite the processing of appointments, Part V. Sec. 2b of the Amended Revised Administrative Circular No. 50-2001 Establishing the Merit Selection and Promotion Plan (MSPP) for the Lower Courts as stated above shall be strictly implemented. cHAIES
Henceforth, all applications received by the Executive Judge/Presiding Judge for those filed in the lower courts and by the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator for those directly filed in the Supreme Court after the aforesaid two-month period shall no longer be entertained.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
Manila, Philippines.
(SGD.) CHRISTOPHER O. LOCKCourt Administrator
Cite This Law
Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan, OCA Circular No. 85-07, Sep 10, 2007 (Philippines)
Strict Implementation of Part V Item 2b of the Amended Revised Admin. Circular No. 50-2001 Re: Merit Selection and Promotion Plan, OCA Circular No. 85-07 (Phil. 2007)
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