Autonomy in Training-Related Financial Decisions
- Agency heads can determine training fees and amounts for honoraria to resource persons without prior CSC approval.
- They can also decide on other expenses related to training activities.
Authorization of Personnel Participation in External Development Activities
- Agency heads may authorize attendance of agency personnel in conventions, conferences, symposia, and forums sponsored by non-government organizations or private institutions.
- This provision facilitates employee participation in external knowledge and skills enhancement programs.
Utilization of External Training Institutions
- Agency heads are empowered to avail themselves of services from both private and governmental training institutions for the conduction of in-house training.
Selection and Authorization of Training and Scholarship Participants
- Agency heads may select, nominate, and authorize both permanent and non-permanent employees for local and foreign training and scholarship grants.
- This selection process is governed by the PDC, which performs candidate screening.
Screening and Equitable Distribution of Training Opportunities by PDC
- The PDC ensures training and scholarship opportunities are proportionately distributed among deserving employees.
- Factors considered include length of service, employee performance, training needs, and appointment status.
Compliance with Existing Regulatory Frameworks
- General rules and guidelines from the Omnibus Rules implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987 and other relevant civil service laws must be observed in creating continuing career and personnel development programs.
Use of Established Human Resource Tools in Decision-Making
- Agency heads must utilize systems such as:
- Performance Appraisal System
- Merit Promotion Plan
- Employee Suggestions and Incentive Awards System
- Grievance Machinery
- Career and Personnel Development Plan
- These tools guide all HRD-related decisions ensuring objectivity and fairness.
Repeal of Earlier Circulars
- CSC Memorandum Circular No. 10, series of 1992, and CSC Memorandum Circular No. 29, series of 1963, are repealed.
Effectivity and Publication
- The memorandum circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Legal Authority
- Adopted under the signature of CSC Chairman Patricia A. Sto. Tomas on October 14, 1993.