QuestionsQuestions (CESB Resolution NO. 721)
The primary purpose of the CES is to form a continuing pool of well-selected and development-oriented career administrators who shall provide competent and faithful service.
The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) serves as the governing body of the CES.
The CESB is mandated to promulgate rules, standards, and procedures on the selection, classification, compensation, and career development of members of the CES.
It provides the rules governing the original and promotional appointment of CESOs to various career executive service officer ranks.
There are six ranks in the CES ranking structure. CESO Rank VI (SG 25) is the lowest and CESO Rank I (SG 30) is the highest.
Senior CESOs are those who belong to CESO ranks III to I.
A CESO Rank IV is required to hurdle a screening process established by the CESB prior to their entry to Senior CESO Rank III.
The SCAP was designed as a screening and assessment program that CESOs had to pass before promotion to higher ranks, specifically before entry to Senior CESO Rank III.
It was abolished because it was found not to appropriately assure managerial capability and competence, showing bias towards CESOs who are articulate rather than effectively measuring managerial competence.
Managerial effectiveness is best determined by the CESOs' ability to perform management functions on the job, which is the core essence of their role.
Qualified CESO Rank IV candidates may be recommended by the CESB to the Office of the President for promotion to the next higher CESO rank after compliance with other prescribed requirements, without the need to pass SCAP.
The Office of the President is the final approving authority for CESO promotions.
It implies that the competence of CESOs is already established by passing the rigorous four-stage CES eligibility examination process and by their appointment to CESO ranks, making SCAP redundant.
The resolution was adopted on February 21, 2008.