Title
Reorganizing NBI and Upgrading Lawyer Salaries
Law
Executive Order No. 942
Decision Date
Mar 13, 1984
Ferdinand E. Marcos issues an executive order to reorganize the National Bureau of Investigation, upgrading salaries for legal positions to attract and retain qualified lawyers while enhancing the agency's efficiency and effectiveness.

Law Summary

Authority Granted to NBI Director for Reorganization

  • The NBI Director is authorized to reorganize the legal and administrative staff within three months of the order's effectivity.
  • The reorganization aims to promote efficiency within the service.
  • Officers or employees not appointed after reorganization or who refuse appointment will receive benefits:
    • Payment for accumulated vacation and sick leaves.
    • Retirement gratuity according to existing retirement laws.
    • If not qualified under retirement laws, payment equivalent to one month salary per full year of service (a fraction over six months counts as a full year), paid in lump sum from salary lapses.

Funding for Implementation

  • The necessary funds for implementing this reorganization and salary adjustment shall be sourced from the salary savings within the NBI.

Effectivity of the Order

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing on March 13, 1984.

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