Law Summary

Purpose and Scope

This Memorandum Order addresses the status of employees and officials in the Office of the President (OP) Proper whose appointments are coterminous with the previous appointing authority.

• Explanation: The Order mandates that these employees remain in service to ensure continuity in government operations.
• Key Definitions:
  • Coter-minous Appointments: Appointments that are tied to the tenure of the previous appointing authority.

Continuation of Service

The Order stipulates that affected employees and officials shall continue their duties and functions until a specified date unless certain conditions are met.

• Important Requirements:
  • Employees must continue to perform their duties until 31 December 2022.
• Conditions for Termination of Service:
  • Earlier revocation of appointments,
  • Acceptance of resignations,
  • Appointment of replacements,
  • Issuance of reappointments.

Effective Date

The Memorandum Order is effective immediately upon issuance.

• Relevant Timeframes:
  • Immediate effect as of September 27, 2022.
  • Continuation of service until December 31, 2022.

Authority and Execution

The Memorandum Order is executed by the Acting Executive Secretary under the authority of the President.

• Signatory:
  • (SGD.) Lucas P. Bersamin, Acting Executive Secretary.

Key Takeaways

• Employees and officials in the OP Proper with coterminous appointments will remain in service until December 31, 2022.
• Their continuation in service is contingent upon specific conditions being met.
• The Order is effective immediately and ensures the unbroken delivery of government services during this period.