PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 842

: The Court Administrator and the Deputy Court Administrators must have the same qualifications as Justices of the Court of Appeals.
: They are appointed by the Supreme Court.
: They serve until they reach the age of sixty-five (65) years or become incapacitated to discharge their duties, but may be removed or relieved for just cause by a vote of not less than eight (8) Justices of the Supreme Court.
: No. Such members shall not lose their rank, seniority, precedence, benefits, and other privileges appertaining to their judicial position, and their service in the Judiciary shall be considered continuous and uninterrupted.
: The Supreme Court shall create offices, services, divisions, and units within the Office of the Court Administrator as deemed necessary, and the Chief Justice is authorized to implement staffing patterns approved by the Supreme Court.
: They shall be in accordance with the Judiciary Position Classification and Pay Plans.
: All subordinate officials and employees shall be appointed by the Supreme Court.
: They belong to the classified service and are governed by the Civil Service Law, except for positions that are highly technical or primarily confidential.
: The Civil Service Law governs their appointment and employment.
: It took effect immediately upon its signing on December 12, 1975.