Mandatory Waiting Period Before Filling Vacancies
- Prohibits appointing authorities from filling any published vacant position before ten (10) working days have elapsed from the time of publication
- The waiting period applies continuously for each vacancy published after the effectivity of this circular
Responsibilities of Government Agencies and Personnel Officers
- Heads of departments, bureaus, agencies, state colleges and universities, and government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters must:
- Publish the vacant positions
- Evaluate all applicants (both outsiders and insiders) for the vacant positions
- Inform applicants of the results of their evaluation
- Post the evaluation results on the agency bulletin boards to promote transparency
Enforcement and Disapproval of Non-Compliant Appointments
- The Civil Service Commission's Regional, Provincial, and Field Offices are tasked with monitoring compliance
- Any appointments made in violation of the ten-day waiting period requirement will be disapproved
Effectivity
- The Memorandum Circular takes effect thirty (30) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation
- Official adoption date: March 17, 1992
Legal and Administrative Significance
- Enhances meritocracy in government hiring by ensuring adequate opportunity for application and evaluation
- Supports transparency and accountability in public sector employment
- Reinforces compliance with Republic Act No. 7041 by specifying clear procedures and penalties for premature filling of vacancies