Law Summary

Introduction

This Letter of Instructions, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, outlines directives to Mr. Jacobo C. Clave regarding his responsibilities as Presidential Adviser on Civil Service and Government Reorganization.

Consultation and Coordination

• Explanation: Mr. Clave is tasked with maintaining ongoing consultation and coordination with relevant government bodies.
• Key Definitions:
  • Civil Service Commission: A body overseeing civil service regulations and reforms.
  • Career Executive Service Board: A board involved in the management and improvement of the Career Executive Service.
  • Presidential Reorganization Commission: A commission responsible for assessing and recommending changes to government structure.
• Requirements:
  • Continuous engagement with the Civil Service Commission, Career Executive Service Board, and Presidential Reorganization Commission.

Improvement of Government Service

• Explanation: The document emphasizes the continuation of programs aimed at enhancing the quality of government service initiated during Mr. Clave's prior tenure as Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
• Key Definitions:
  • Government Service Improvement Programs: Initiatives aimed at reforming and enhancing civil service operations.
• Requirements:
  • Collaboration with all governmental ministries, agencies, and local governments to ensure these programs are implemented.

Government Structure Reassessment

• Explanation: There is a directive to study the existing government structure for relevance to modern requirements, emphasizing the President's authority to reorganize.
• Key Definitions:
  • Government Reorganization: The process by which the structure and function of government entities are modified.
• Requirements:
  • Ongoing assessment of the government structure in consultation with the Presidential Reorganization Commission.

Career Executive Service Assessment

• Explanation: The document stresses the importance of evaluating the quality of officers recruited into the Career Executive Service.
• Key Definitions:
  • Career Executive Service: A group of high-ranking officials in the civil service.
• Requirements:
  • Proper assessment procedures must be put in place for recruitment into the Career Executive Service.

Performance Audits

• Explanation: The necessity of conducting performance audits to ensure effective government performance is highlighted.
• Requirements:
  • Audits may be initiated upon the President's instruction or approval of recommendations.
  • Periodic reports regarding these audits are to be submitted to the President.

Reporting Obligations

• Explanation: Mr. Clave is expected to provide periodic updates on the aforementioned matters.
• Requirements:
  • Regular reporting is mandated to keep the President informed on the progress and implementation of reforms.

Key Takeaways

• Mr. Jacobo C. Clave is responsible for the coordination and consultation with key civil service bodies to ensure the implementation of government service improvement programs.
• Continuous assessment of the government structure is mandated, with the President retaining authority to reorganize as necessary.
• The quality of recruits in the Career Executive Service must be rigorously evaluated.
• Performance audits will be conducted to enhance government effectiveness, with regular reporting required to the President.