Question & AnswerQ&A (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 5)
They are authorized to promulgate their own internal rules and regulations on attendance and punctuality that require employees to incur fewer absences and tardiness than allowed under existing Civil Service rules and regulations.
Violation of the rules issued by the heads of offices relating to attendance and punctuality constitutes the offense of Violation of Reasonable Office Rules and Regulations.
The penalties are reprimand for the first offense, suspension from one (1) to thirty (30) days for the second offense, and dismissal for the third offense.
Heads of Departments, Agencies, Bureaus and Offices of the National Government, Local Government, Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations with Original Charters, and State Colleges and Universities are covered.
It took effect immediately upon its issuance on January 28, 1997.
Section 12, Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 provides the mandate that personnel functions shall be decentralized to departments, offices, and agencies for effective exercise.
Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
To contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations through strict observance of regular office hours.
The policy was adopted and signed by Corazon Alma G. De Leon, Chairman, along with Commissioners Ramon P. Ereneta, Jr. and Thelma P. Gaminde.
The employee faces dismissal from government service.