Mandate to Wind Up CAR Operations Under FY 2000 GAA
- Special Provisions in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for Fiscal Year 2000 required the winding up of CAR activities.
- Appropriated funds were to cover separation and retirement benefits of affected officials and employees.
- Any deficiency for terminal leave and retirement gratuity benefits was to be charged against the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund.
Protection of CAR Personnel Security of Tenure
- Republic Act No. 6656 protects civil service tenure during reorganization.
- Reorganization seeks to maintain morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness, and courtesy in civil service.
- Emphasizes orderly disposition of personnel assets and liabilities through inter-agency coordination.
Creation of a Special Task Force (Section 1)
- Task Force chaired by the Executive Secretary.
- Members include Secretary of Budget and Management, Chairman of the Cordillera Regional Assembly, and Executive Director of the Cordillera Executive Board.
- Task Force responsible for policy guidelines and oversight of personnel, functions, assets, and liabilities disposition.
Transfer and Re-employment of CAR Personnel (Section 2)
- CAR personnel given priority in filling vacant government positions.
- Employment subject to qualification standards of receiving agencies.
- Exempt from prohibitions on new hiring (Administrative Order No. 100).
Separation and Retirement Provisions (Section 3)
- CAR personnel may opt for voluntary retirement if qualified.
- Payment of all benefits, including accrued leave, to be made within one month after completion of necessary documentation.
Transfer of CAR Assets and Liabilities (Section 4)
- All CAR assets and liabilities transferred without cost to the Presidential Adviser for Regional Concerns (PARECO).
- Pending final disposition.
Extension of Implementation Period and Skeletal Force (Section 5)
- Wind-up period extended until September 30, 2000.
- Skeletal force composed of personnel listed in Annex "A" assigned for winding up operations and resource safekeeping.
- Skeletal force members deemed separated effective September 30, 2000 unless transferred.
Assistance from Other Agencies (Section 6)
- Special Task Force empowered to seek support from:
- Civil Service Commission
- Commission on Audit
- Other necessary agencies for smooth implementation
Funding Provisions (Section 7)
- Funds for vacant positions and skeletal force sourced from agency savings or DBM augmentation.
- Priority payment of accrued leave, separation, and retirement benefits from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund.
Reporting Requirement (Section 8)
- Special Task Force to submit a final report and recommendations on CAR deactivation to the President by September 30, 2000.
Legal and Miscellaneous Provisions (Sections 9-11)
- Separability Clause ensures invalidation of any part does not nullify the remainder.
- Repealing Clause revokes conflicting executive orders, rules, and issuances.
- Immediate effectivity upon issuance.
Annex "A" - Composition of Skeletal Force
- Cordillera Executive Board members for terminal report preparation.
- Technical staff for administrative tasks: Administrative Officer, Accountant, Bookkeeper, Cashier.