Nature and Scope of Secondment
- Secondment is a mode of mobilization for CESOs involving temporary reassignment from one department or agency to another.
- It may or may not require the issuance of a new appointment.
- Secondment can involve changes in compensation and benefits.
Prohibition of Promotion During Secondment
- No CESO on secondment shall be considered for promotion during the period of secondment.
- This is consistent with Civil Service Circular Memorandum Circular Number 15, Series of 1999.
Legal Basis and Governance
- The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) is mandated by the Integrated Reorganization Plan (IRP) to govern CES policies including selection, classification, compensation, and career development.
- This mandate justifies the prohibition of promotion while on secondment to maintain standards in career progression.
Official Resolution
- The CESB formally resolves to prohibit promotions in rank of CESOs during their secondment period.
- The resolution is authorized and attested by relevant officials including the CESB members and Board secretaries.
Important Legal References
- Paragraph 2, Article IV(5)(e), Chapter IV, Part III, Integrated Reorganization Plan, March 1972.
- Section 6(c), Rule III, Revised Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Personnel Actions, October 2004.
This framework ensures that career progression within the CES is based on stable incumbency in rank and prevents promotional advancements during temporary assignments that may affect the continuity and integrity of the career service.