QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 813)
It establishes the system of position classification and compensation for the Office of the Prime Minister (Proper), including rules for its implementation and administration.
The EO states that pursuant to the 1981 Amendments to the Constitution, the Office of the Prime Minister was created under Executive Order No. 708 (July 27, 1981).
The system consists of (1) a Position Classification Plan and (2) a Compensation Plan for the Office of the Prime Minister (Proper).
It covers all regular positions in the Office of the Prime Minister (Proper) except the positions of the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
Positions are divided into two main categories: (1) Career Executive Service Level (CES) and (2) Sub-Career Executive Service Level (sub-divided into occupational groups under which are position classes), plus rules for implementation.
CES classes include: Secretary-General (Exempt), Deputy Secretary-General (Rank I), Staff Office Director (Rank II), and several positions under Rank III and IV as enumerated. The Secretary-General is not covered by CES ranking and has compensation equal to two grades higher than Rank I positions.
Reclassification to the same pay range allocation or lower class takes effect upon approval; reclassification from one class to a higher class takes effect not earlier than the beginning of the next calendar year.
The Office of Budget and Management (OBM).
Positions must be classified based on regular and permanent duties and responsibilities and the qualification requirements attached thereto.
Proposals for creation of new positions must follow Presidential Decree Nos. 985 and 1177.
After one year at the present step, the salary may be increased to the next higher step upon certification by the Secretary-General that the employee’s services are satisfactory, and provided there is sufficient appropriation.
They are entitled to adjustment to the next higher step if an appropriation has been provided.
No officer or employee shall receive a salary higher than the salary of his immediate supervisor, notwithstanding provisions of any other rule.
Hiring rates for new employees shall follow existing OBM circulars and memoranda.
If the employee previously received a higher salary in government service, the salary may be allowed higher than the minimum but must remain within the pay range allocation and there must be sufficient appropriation for that particular position.
They may be allowed to continue receiving their present salary at the higher position.
Transportation/representation allowances follow the General Provisions of the Appropriations Act; employees are entitled to cost of living allowances subject to availability of funds; female regular employees get uniform/clothing allowances at rates authorized by the Appropriations Act (charged against savings or appropriation for other services); per diems follow Section 79 of Presidential Decree No. 1177; allowance maximums follow pertinent General or Special Provision in the Personal Services Itemization.
If periodic nation-wide salary survey results require revision, the plans may be revised upon recommendation of the Minister of the Budget and the Prime Minister and approval of the President.
It appropriates P500,000 from available funds in the National Treasury to cover the difference between authorized and actual salary of OP personnel transferred to the OPM pursuant to EO 708.
It takes effect April 1, 1982.