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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 212: Amendment on OSG's Acting Appointment

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment on OSG's Acting Appointment

Law: Presidential Decree No. 212

Decision Date: Jun 11, 1973

Presidential Decree No. 212 amends the Revised Administrative Code to allow for a more flexible and discretionary selection process for a substitute in the Office of the Solicitor General, prioritizing superior handling of litigation and efficient administration.

Law Summary

Hierarchy and Salary Structure within the Office of the Solicitor General

The Solicitor General is the chief official of the Office.
The salary of the Solicitor General is set equivalent to that of a Justice of the Court of Appeals.
The Solicitor General is assisted by ten Assistant Solicitors General.
The salary for each Assistant Solicitor General is equivalent to that of a Judge of the Court of First Instance.

Temporary Performance of Solicitor General's Functions

When the Solicitor General is unable to perform duties or there is a vacancy:
- One of the ten Assistant Solicitors General, designated by the Department Head, will temporarily perform the functions of the Office.
Removal of automatic designation based on seniority among Assistant Solicitors General.

Rationale for the Amendment

To enhance superior handling of litigation affecting the State.
To improve administration efficiency within the Office of the Solicitor General.
To allow discretion and flexibility in choosing a temporary substitute for the Solicitor General.
Such discretion is deemed necessary due to the sensitivity and importance of the position.

Legal Authority and Implementation

Decreed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos under his constitutional powers as Commander-in-Chief.
Issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 and General Order No. 1.
The order was enacted as part of the law of the land on June 11, 1973, in Manila.

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