Question & AnswerQ&A (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 6, 1996)
The special privileges authorized are paternity leave, funeral/mourning leave, graduation leave, enrollment leave, wedding/anniversary leave, birthday leave, hospitalization leave, accident leave, and relocation leave.
An employee may be granted a maximum of three (3) days within a calendar year for the availment of any special privilege or privileges of his/her choice.
No, the special privileges are non-cumulative and non-commutable.
Yes, the employee must seek approval of the application for the special privilege at least one (1) week prior to the availment, except in emergency cases.
No, the special privileges, if utilized, shall not be charged to or deducted from the officials’/employees’ accumulated leave credits.
Yes, agencies are authorized to grant these special privileges with or without an existing or approved CNA.
Sections 1 and 2, Rule VIII of the Omnibus Rules, Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 provide the basis, emphasizing the creation of a work climate conducive to personal development and welfare provisions.
It repeals or amends all other existing Civil Service Commission Resolutions and issuances inconsistent with its provisions.
No, the Resolution specifies a total maximum of three (3) days for the availment of any special privilege or privileges combined, without allotting specific days per privilege.
The purpose is to create a work environment conducive to the development of personal skills, talents, and values for better public service and to provide reasonable working conditions including welfare, counseling, and similar services.