QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 37)
To adopt and promulgate CSC policies and guidelines on the reappointment/reemployment/hiring or retention in the government service of persons who have reached the compulsory retirement age of 65.
To all officials and employees in the government, except those identified as elective officials, Chairmen and Members of Commissions and Boards with fixed term, Secretaries and other officials of Cabinet rank, and other political appointees.
Yes. The circular states that all other employees, including the personal and confidential staff of the exempt officials, are subject to the compulsory retirement requirement; thus, they cannot be appointed if they have reached 65.
No. The circular provides that no person who has reached the compulsory retirement age of 65 can be appointed to positions covered by the policy.
They must meet the qualification standard for the position except for civil service eligibility.
Their service may only be extended for a maximum period of 6 months following their 65th birthdate, upon prior request by the proper appointing authority.
Not entirely. It allows a limited extension (maximum 6 months after the 65th birthday) for employees not governed by a special law on retirement, and only upon prior request by the proper appointing authority.
The circular indicates that the extension rule applies to employees except if he is governed by a special law on retirement; therefore, their retirement/extension would be governed by that special law.
To recognize expertise and experience, the Commission allows them to be appointed as Consultants to the Heads and other officials of departments and other agencies, including local government units.
Consultants are understood to be on call-basis; their terms and conditions are governed by consultancy contracts.
The consultancy contracts executed by and between the parties must be submitted to the Civil Service Commission for recording purposes.
It refers to confidential positions whose appointees, while generally subject to qualifications, are exempt only from the civil service eligibility requirement—provided they meet the qualification standard for the position.
It took effect immediately.