EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 264

: The Secretary of the Interior must approve appointments of secret agents or detectives in provincial and city governments.
: No, governors or city mayors cannot make such appointments without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
: Appointments of similar confidential positions in the National Government must be submitted by the Department Head to the President for approval.
: The notice of separation must clearly state the reasons for the termination.
: A confidential employee can be disciplined or separated for causes enumerated in Section 695 of the Administrative Code, as amended, and actions must follow the procedure prescribed by civil service rules and regulations.
: The Commissioner of Civil Service is responsible for taking action on disciplining or separating confidential employees under those provisions.
: Section 671(j) and Section 671(l) of the Administrative Code, as amended by Commonwealth Act No. 177, govern the appointment of secret agents or detectives.
: Termination can be justified based on lack of trust or confidence, which is a valid ground for separation under this order.
: Executive Order No. 39 dated June 23, 1936, is referenced concerning disciplinary procedures.