QuestionsQuestions (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 276)
To prescribe a uniform procedure for the investigation of administrative charges against government officers and employees, supplementing Executive Order No. 39 (June 23, 1936).
The head or chief of the bureau or office concerned.
It must inform the respondent of the charges against him and that he will be heard on a given date if he elects, and it must allow him to submit a detailed answer within the required period.
Not less than seventy-two (72) hours.
The text specifically guarantees a period to submit a detailed written answer (within at least 72 hours). It does not state that submission is waived if he elects a hearing; rather, it provides the opportunity to submit during the allowed period.
He may elect to be heard on the charges on a given date.
He must be given the opportunity to defend himself personally or by his counsel.
In all cases, the investigation shall be finished within fifteen (15) days.
Within ten (10) days after the termination of the investigation.
To the Commissioner of Civil Service through the usual channels.
The complete record of the case, with comment and recommendation.
It states that E.O. No. 276 is intended to supplement the provisions of Executive Order No. 39.
It requires that the investigation be finished within fifteen (15) days in all cases.
The hearing is to be held upon the respondent’s election; it is conducted by the authorities conducting the administrative investigation (implied by “a hearing will be held” and the role of the head or chief giving notice).
By requiring written notice of the charges, allowing at least 72 hours to submit a detailed answer and written evidence, and providing a hearing where the respondent can defend himself personally or with counsel, subject to a fixed maximum period to finish the investigation.