Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 847)
The primary purpose of Presidential Decree No. 847 is to adopt a compensation scheme for members of the Career Executive Service and address related matters such as appointments and salary regulations.
The Career Executive Service Board recommended the compensation scheme adopted by PD No. 847.
Career Executive Service Officers generally start at Grade 2 of the corresponding rank under this compensation scheme.
No, PD No. 847 provides that the salary of any incumbent in an executive service position shall not be reduced as a consequence of the implementation of the compensation scheme. However, the salary of his successor must conform to the scheme.
Section 5 allows the President to authorize a salary higher than the scheme for appointments of individuals possessing specialized skills and exceptional talent.
PD No. 847 covers salaries for all existing Career Executive Service positions, any positions created thereafter within the service, and any other positions determined by the Career Executive Service Board to be of equivalent category.
They must satisfactorily complete the Career Executive Service Development Program and comply with the requirements set by the Career Executive Service Board.
Undersecretary corresponds to Rank I in the compensation scheme.
PD No. 847 took effect upon approval on December 16, 1975.