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.