Continuity of Service for Separated Officers and Employees
- The new Section 9-A addresses the employment status of officers and employees affected by the division of the Province of Samar.
- It covers both classified and unclassified service personnel.
- Those separated from service due to the administrative division who are subsequently re-appointed after the division takes effect are considered to have rendered continuous service.
- Re-appointed personnel shall retain the status of their previous or later appointments, choosing whichever is more advantageous for them.
Scope and Application
- The provision applies specifically to officers and employees in the Province of Samar impacted by the provincial division.
- It ensures protection of their employment continuity and status post-reorganization.
Effectivity
- This amendment takes effect immediately upon its approval on June 21, 1969.