Law Summary
Background and Legal Authority
- Circular No. 5, series of 2004 by the CESB mandated all heads of departments and agencies, including government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters, to implement an internal performance appraisal system for CES officials.
- Administrative Order No. 161 (December 6, 1994) provides that incentive pay depends on individual productivity and performance, as determined by agency heads in accordance with Civil Service Commission policies.
- The PMES for first and second-level personnel pursuant to Memorandum Order No. 149 and its amendment No. 149-A are adopted for third-level officials in the Office of the President.
Interim Measures for Rating Period
- For the rating period covering July to December 2004, the PMES issued via Memorandum Order No. 4 (February 1, 2001) shall be applied.
- This establishes continuity and consistency in performance evaluation pending the full adoption of the new PMES.
Creation and Composition of the Performance Evaluation Review Committee (PERC)
- A PERC is established specifically for third-level officials within the Office of the President.
- Composition includes:
- Chairman: Senior Deputy Executive Secretary
- Members: Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and Administration, Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs, Deputy Executive Secretary for General Administration
- Representative from the Office of the President Career Executive Service Officers (OP-CESO) Association representing third-level officials
- Chairman of the PERC for 1st and 2nd level personnel
- The PERC chairman for 1st and 2nd level officials also acts as the Secretariat.
Functions of the PERC
- Review performance targets set by third-level officials to ensure appropriateness and alignment with agency goals.
- Resolve disagreements regarding final performance ratings to maintain fairness and objectivity.
- Conduct final monitoring and evaluation of the Office of the President PMES for the third level to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
Effective Date and Authority
- This Memorandum Order took effect immediately upon issuance on January 18, 2005.
- It was issued under the authority of the President and signed by the Executive Secretary, Eduardo R. Ermita.
This summary encapsulates the core provisions, governance structure, procedures, scope, and legal bases associated with the implementation of the PMES for third-level CES officials in the Office of the President as prescribed by Memorandum Order No. 158.