Question & AnswerQ&A (LTO MEMORANDUM)
The principle underlying deputation is that it is ONLY A PRIVILEGE and not a right, meaning it can be granted or withdrawn at the discretion of the appointing authority.
The Deputation Evaluation Committee (DEC) under the Office of the Assistant Secretary is responsible for evaluating all applications for deputation.
Qualified deputized agents include (A) civilian government employees in permanent positions with work assignments directly related to traffic law enforcement, (B) members of the AFP/PNP whose duties directly relate to traffic law enforcement, and (C) other government employees whom the Assistant Secretary deems able to help enforce R.A. No. 4136 and related laws.
Applicants must submit a certified photocopy of their Certificate of Employment or appointment contract, a completed application form endorsed by their Head of Office, and two 2x2 photos signed at the back.
The seminar covers pertinent land transportation laws including R.A. 4136, procedures for apprehension of traffic violators, Filipino values and responsibilities of law enforcers, the LTO and other agencies, traffic direction and control, life-saving techniques and first aid, and applicable Civil Service laws.
Regional Directors exercise direct supervision and control over deputized agents in their respective areas after approval by the Assistant Secretary.
Grounds include discourteous conduct, extortion, negligence, insubordination, grave misconduct, abuse of authority, incompetence, corruption, failure to submit apprehension reports timely, offenses involving moral turpitude, separation from government service, dishonesty, and death.
A written complaint is filed before the DEC or Regional Director; the Internal Affairs Unit investigates; the deputy is served notice and may appear; if the deputy fails to appear, the DEC may act ex parte; findings are approved by the Assistant Secretary who may order suspension or revocation; upon revocation, the deputy must surrender deputation ID and TOP booklet.
Yes, the Assistant Secretary, as the approving authority, may motu propio revoke, cancel, or suspend a deputation.
They are disqualified from applying for deputation again and may be proceeded against pursuant to other applicable laws.