EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 39

: The main purpose is to enlarge the powers and functions of the Commissioner of Customs, particularly in personnel management within the Bureau of Customs.
: The Commissioner is authorized to appoint all Bureau personnel except those appointed by the President; to discipline, suspend, dismiss, or penalize erring officers and employees; and to act on promotion, transfer, detail, reassignment, reinstatement, reemployment, and other personnel actions involving officers and employees of the Bureau of Customs.
: No, the powers are subject to the Civil Service Law and its implementing rules and regulations.
: The Ministry of the Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission are required to extend full cooperation and assistance.
: Yes, all laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
: It took effect immediately upon its signing on August 6, 1986.
: No, the Commissioner cannot appoint personnel who are appointed by the President.
: The Commissioner can discipline, suspend, dismiss, or otherwise penalize erring Bureau officers and employees.
: Yes, the Commissioner can act on all matters pertaining to promotion, transfer, detail, reassignment, reinstatement, reemployment, and other personnel actions involving officers and employees of the Bureau.