Notification of Charges and Respondent's Rights
- The head or chief of the concerned bureau or office must notify the respondent in writing of the charges.
- Notification must inform the respondent of the opportunity to be heard on a specified date.
- Respondent is granted a minimum of seventy-two hours from receipt of the charges to submit a detailed written answer.
- The respondent may include written evidence supporting their defense.
Hearing Procedure
- If the respondent elects to be heard, a hearing will be conducted.
- The respondent may defend themselves personally or through counsel.
- The entire investigation, including the hearing, must be completed within fifteen days.
Completion and Submission of Investigation Records
- The full record of the investigation, including comments and recommendations, must be compiled.
- This record should be forwarded through the regular administrative channels.
- Submission to the Commissioner of Civil Service must occur within ten days after the investigation concludes.
Legal Authority and Formalities
- The Executive Order was issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- Signed on May 26, 1940, at Manila during the Commonwealth period.
- Document signed by President Manuel L. Quezon and Secretary to the President Jorge B. Vargas.