Title
Supreme Court
Reconstitution of CODI in Office of the President
Law
Memorandum Order No. 11
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2017
A law reconstitutes the Committee on Decorum and Investigation (CODI) of Sexual Harassment Cases in the Office of the President, specifying its composition and quorum, to ensure expedient investigation of all cases of sexual harassment.

Law Summary

Purpose for Reconstitution of CODI

  • To address exigencies of service and ensure quicker investigation of sexual harassment complaints.
  • Recognizes need for effective adjudication within the Office of the President.

Composition and Quorum of CODI

  • Total members: six (6).
    • Three (3) Management Representatives, including one Chairman.
    • One (1) Second Level Employees' Representative.
    • One (1) First Level Employees' Representative.
    • One (1) Accredited Union Representative.
  • Quorum requirement: majority of CODI members present for business transactions.
  • Decision-making requires majority of all members except Chairman (votes only to break ties).
  • Provision for designated alternates to attend meetings in place of principal members if absent.

Term of CODI Members

  • Members serve a two (2) year term.
  • Possibility of earlier replacement before term completion.

Revocation and Effectivity

  • This Memorandum Order revokes or amends inconsistent provisions of previous memorandum orders.
  • Takes effect immediately upon issuance.

Legal Authority

  • Issued by Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea under authority vested by law and the President.
  • Enacted in Manila on February 16, 2017.

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