Republic Act No. 4854

Explanation: This section establishes the core administrative structure within the Department of Justice (DOJ) and defines the roles and salaries of key personnel.
Key Definitions:
- Head Administrative Assistant: Chief of General Services Staff, receives an annual salary of 12,000 pesos.
- Department Chief Accountant: Chief of Accounting Office, receives an annual salary of 12,000 pesos.
- Department Financial Officer: Chief of Fiscal Management Staff, receives an annual salary of 12,000 pesos.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Each chief is to provide technical assistance in their respective fields to the Department Head.
- Each chief will be supported by an assistant chief with an annual salary of 10,800 pesos.
Important Details:
- General Services Staff includes two administrative supervisors (10,200 pesos each).
- Accounting Office includes three supervising accountants (9,000 pesos each).

Explanation: This section outlines the specific salaries for subordinate personnel working under the three chief positions.
Key Definitions:
- Subordinate personnel include various roles such as senior records officer, personnel officer, and clerks.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Salaries for various subordinate roles are explicitly listed.
Important Details:
- Senior records officer, personnel officer, and senior appointments examiner: each at 7,200 pesos.
- Clerks and stenographers have salaries ranging from 2,400 to 4,800 pesos depending on their position.

Explanation: This section specifies the structure and salaries for personnel in the DOJ Library.
Key Definitions:
- Department Librarian: Head of the DOJ Library, with an annual salary of 9,600 pesos.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Library personnel listed with specified salaries.
Important Details:
- Supervising legal researcher: 8,400 pesos.
- Various other research and clerical roles with salaries ranging from 6,000 to 4,800 pesos.

Explanation: This section delineates the salaries for the secretarial and clerical staff under the Secretary and Undersecretary of Justice.
Key Definitions:
- Positions include private secretaries, senior stenographers, and clerks with defined salaries.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Salaries for the Office of Secretary and Undersecretary are explicitly stated.
Important Details:
- Secretary's private secretary: 8,400 pesos; Undersecretary's private secretary: 7,200 pesos.

Explanation: This section guarantees job security for current employees in the specified divisions.
Key Definitions:
- No officer or employee already in service shall be removed or demoted due to this Act.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Removal or demotion can only occur for cause and must comply with due process.
Important Details:
- Ensures protection against arbitrary changes in employment status.

Explanation: This section addresses the funding necessary to implement the salary structure outlined in the Act.
Key Definitions:
- Appropriations from the National Treasury are to cover additional salaries and operational expenses.
Requirements/Procedures:
- Must be included in subsequent General Appropriations Acts.
Important Details:
- Additional funds are to be appropriated as needed.

Explanation: This section clarifies when the Act comes into effect.
Key Details:
- The Act shall take effect upon approval, which occurred on June 18, 1966.

Establishes a structured salary framework for DOJ personnel, ensuring clarity in compensation.
Protects existing employees from adverse employment actions due to the enactment of this law.
Ensures necessary funding will be allocated for the salary adjustments and operational costs associated with the new structure.
Provides detailed salary brackets for a wide range of positions within the DOJ, promoting transparency and accountability in compensation.