Disciplinary Jurisdiction
- Department Heads have authority to discipline government employees under their jurisdiction, except presidential appointees.
- Decisions imposing penalties other than removal are final.
- Removal decisions may be appealed to the Civil Service Commission; appeal does not stay execution.
- Chiefs of bureaus/offices investigate and decide complaints, with limits on penalties for finality.
- Higher penalties can be appealed to Department Heads; penalties except removal remain executory during appeal.
- Investigations may be delegated to regional directors or similar officials with specified timelines.
Summary Proceedings
- No formal investigation required for immediate removal if:
- The charge is serious with strong evidence.
- The respondent is a recidivist or has repeated charges and there's reasonable ground.
- The respondent is notoriously undesirable.
Repealing Clause
- All conflicting provisions, laws, rules, or regulations are modified or repealed as necessary to conform to this Decree.
Effectivity
- The Decree takes effect immediately upon signing.
This framework systematizes the disciplinary measures for government officials and employees, ensuring prompt and efficient administration of justice within the civil service while setting clear grounds, jurisdictional authority, and procedures for administrative discipline.