Title
Salary Standardization for Govt Civil Engineers
Law
Republic Act No. 5981
Decision Date
Aug 4, 1969
Republic Act No. 5981 standardizes the salaries of government civil engineers in the National Government, authorizes salary adjustments for various positions, and repeals or amends inconsistent laws, with funding sourced from savings in the concerned offices' appropriations and subsequent funding included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Law Summary

Salary Adjustments for Various Positions

  • Salary ranges are updated from old ranges to new, higher ranges.
  • Includes positions such as Director, Bureau of Public Works; Vice-Chairman & Executive Director of the Board of Technical Surveys & Maps; Assistant Directors; Chief Civil Engineer; Regional Irrigation Engineers; Supervising and Staff Civil Engineers; Dredge Masters; Senior and Associate Engineers, among others.
  • Each position specifies the new salary range minimum and maximum.

Continuity of Position and Payment

  • Current incumbents shall continue to hold their respective positions.
  • Salary adjustments are applied without requiring new appointments.
  • Ensures no disruption in status or salary payment due to the salary adjustments.

Funding and Appropriations

  • Fiscal year ending June 30, 1970: Necessary funds to be taken from savings in the appropriations of concerned offices.
  • Subsequent years: Funds for the salary adjustments to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Repeal of Conflicting Laws and Regulations

  • Any laws, executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Act are repealed or amended accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Act takes effect immediately upon approval (August 4, 1969).

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