Title
Amending RA 4221 on Province Division Service
Law
Republic Act No. 5651
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1969
Republic Act No. 5651 amends Republic Act No. 4221 by inserting a new section that addresses the continuous service and retention of status for officers and employees in the Province of Samar after its division into three provinces.
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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.

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