Creation of Presidential Complaints Committee

Led by a Technical Assistant designated as Chairman by the President.
Comprised of necessary personnel, including those detailed from other government departments and agencies upon Chairman’s recommendation.

Receive, process, evaluate, and conduct preliminary fact-finding on complaints concerning:
- Performance of executive departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations.
- Acts, conduct, or behavior of officials or employees within these entities.
Refer or recommend complaints to appropriate agencies for action to uphold justice, efficiency, economy, and high moral standards in government.
Inform the President of measures to enhance public service and personnel efficiency.
Submit recommendations to improve government administration and essential operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the President.

Authorized to use any transportation means for official travels related to Committee work.
Can summon witnesses by subpoena or subpoena duces tecum.
Empowered to administer oaths and take relevant testimony during preliminary investigations.

All government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations, must provide full cooperation.
Heads of these entities shall designate officials to assist the Committee whenever required concerning their respective functions.

This Executive Order supersedes Executive Order No. 1 dated December 30, 1953.
Enacted to improve public service administration under direct presidential supervision.