Local Gov't Salary and Position Guidelines 1993

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DBM LOCAL BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 53: Local Gov't Salary & Position Guidelines 1993

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Local Gov't Salary and Position Guidelines 1993

Law: Dbm Local Budget Circular No. 53

Decision Date: Sep 1, 1993

DBM Local Budget Circular No. 53 establishes guidelines for compensation and position classification in local government units, ensuring adherence to the unified Compensation and Position Classification System while allowing for salary adjustments and additional allowances based on financial capability and compliance with existing laws.

Law Summary

Salary Rate Provisions

Salary rates follow R.A. No. 6758 allocations.
No diminution in pay for devolved personnel upon devolution; maintain existing salary/benefits until position vacancy.
Upon vacancy, salaries align with LGU rates per Joint Commission Circular Nos. 35 and 36.
Specific salary provisions for Municipal Treasurers and Assessors, ex-officio Sangguniang members, and sectoral representatives.

Salary Adjustments

Unauthorized salary adjustments inconsistent with R.A. No. 6758 are prohibited.
Step increments allowed based on merit and length of service, subject to local budget limits.

Allowances

LGUs may grant allowances/additional compensation to national officials/employees assigned locally, subject to:
- Financial capability and certification by LGU accountant.
- Fulfillment of budget requirements including R.A. No. 6758 obligations.
- Full implementation of personnel/function devolution.
- Creation of mandatory positions under R.A. No. 7160.
- No duplicative allowances granted by national government.

Position Classification - Staffing Pattern

Position classes must conform to R.A. No. 6758 standards.
Classes inconsistent require DBM approval through submission of justification and supporting documents.
Position reclassification/conversion needs sanggunian approval and must not exceed budget limitations.
Position levels indicated in Roman numerals, ranging from entrance to chief levels.
Specific salary grade allocations provided for elected officials.

Position Classification - Salary Grade Upgrades and Amendments

Salary grades of certain elective officials (e.g., City Mayor, Vice-Mayor, Sangguniang members) are upgraded as mandated by R.A. No. 7160.
Corresponding amendments in position classifications to reflect updated salary grades.

Budget Review

Budget reviewers must align personal services budgets with R.A. No. 6758 and related regulations including this circular.

Implementation Responsibility

LGUs responsible for implementing provisions.
Employees must refund any excess payments received.

Governance Provisions

Issues not covered in the Circular to be referred to the Department of Budget and Management.
Conflicting rules and regulations are deemed modified accordingly.
Circular is effective immediately upon issuance (September 1, 1993).

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