Organizational Structure and Leadership
- The Committee operates directly under and is solely responsible to the President.
- Headed by a Technical Assistant, designated by the President and referred to as the Chairman.
- Composed of personnel sufficient to perform duties; personnel from other government agencies may be assigned upon Chairman's recommendation.
Core Duties and Functions
- Receive, process, evaluate, and conduct preliminary fact-finding investigations on complaints regarding the execution of duties by executive departments and government entities.
- Similarly handle sworn complaints against officials or employees concerning their acts, conduct, or behavior.
- Refer or recommend appropriate action to concerned agencies to uphold justice, efficiency, economy, and morality.
- Inform the President about implementation of measures to enhance public service and government personnel efficiency.
- Submit recommendations for improving government administration and essential operations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the President.
Authority and Operational Privileges
- Chairman is authorized to use any transportation means for official travel for himself and Committee personnel.
- Chairman or representatives may summon witnesses by subpoena, administer oaths, and take testimony relevant to investigations.
Cooperation and Support from Government Entities
- All government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, and government-owned/controlled corporations shall extend full cooperation.
- Heads of these entities must designate a liaison official whose services will be available to the Committee as needed.
Supersession and Effectivity
- This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order No. 1, dated December 30, 1953.
- Officially enacted on March 17, 1954, in Manila, by President Ramon Magsaysay and Executive Secretary Fred Ruiz Castro.