Question & AnswerQ&A (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 37)
The main purpose is to amend Section 6(9), Rule III of the Omnibus Rules Guidelines on Appointments and Other Personnel Actions to clarify the certification requirements for Local Government Unit (LGU) appointments submitted to the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
The certification must be provided by the proper appointing authority issuing the appointment, which can be the local chief executive or the Vice-Mayor depending on who issues the appointment.
Section 325 of Republic Act No. 7160, also known as The New Local Government Code, is referenced.
The City Vice-Mayor is empowered to appoint all officials and employees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, including the Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary, except those whose manner of appointment is specifically provided in the Code.
To clarify that the certification accompanying such appointments must be signed by the Vice-Mayor, not the local chief executive, since the Vice-Mayor is the proper appointing authority in those cases.
It requires that in addition to common requirements, the appointment must be accompanied by a certification from the proper appointing authority that it complies with the limitations under Section 325 of RA 7160.
The amendment took effect immediately upon its adoption on December 29, 1994.
The Supreme Court upheld the CSC's determination that the City Vice-Mayor is the proper appointing authority for the position of Secretary of the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
The circular was signed by Commissioner Patricia A. Sto. Tomas, Commissioner Ramon P. Ereneta Jr., and Commissioner Thelma P. Gaminde.
To ensure that appointments comply with civil service laws and pertinent laws such as the New Local Government Code, guaranteeing legality and propriety in personnel actions within the LGUs.