Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 144)
Executive Order No. 144 aims to authorize the designation of Personnel Officers in the departments, bureaus, offices, and agencies of the National Government and to define the duties of such officers to ensure effective personnel management and improve government efficiency and morale.
The head of the department designates the Personnel Officer in the department, while the chief of a bureau, office, or agency designates the Personnel Officer in their respective units.
No, the person designated as Personnel Officer shall perform the duties without additional compensation.
The person must hold a college degree preferably in public administration or have taken related courses, have qualified in a personnel technician examination or its equivalent, and have at least five years of experience in personnel administration or must have been chief or assistant chief of a division or held an equivalent position for the same period.
The Personnel Officer assists in the development and formulation of personnel policies and instructions, ensures compliance with the Civil Service Law and Rules in appointments and promotions, and performs duties required by the Commissioner of Civil Service.
Duties include assisting in examinations, investigations, appointments, promotions; advising management and employees on employee relations and morale; sponsoring suggestion programs; arranging health and recreational activities; assisting in performance evaluation; staff training; informing employees of their rights and obligations; and keeping personnel records.
Personnel Officers are responsible for maintaining effective liaison with the Bureau of Civil Service regarding personnel management matters.
It ensures personnel management aligns with the merit system, promotes fairness, efficiency, and progressive leadership in public administration, avoiding favoritism and subjective decision-making.
Copies of the order designating the Personnel Officers must be furnished to the Department Head concerned and the Commissioner of Civil Service.
Personnel Officers perform their duties subject to the authority of the head of the department, bureau, office, or agency they belong to and comply with regulations promulgated by the Commissioner of Civil Service.