Establishment of Task Force
- Creation of a Task Force chaired by the Executive Secretary.
- Members include the Secretaries of Finance, Budget and Management, and Justice.
- Responsible for policy guidelines and overseeing final disposition of EIIB personnel, functions, assets, and liabilities.
Transfer or Re-Employment of EIIB Personnel
- EIIB personnel are given priority for vacant government positions, subject to qualification standards.
- Transfer or re-employment exempted from hiring freeze under Administrative Order No. 100.
- Accrued leave credits to be paid within a specified period.
- Transfer of functions may include transferring corresponding positions, except those inherent to DOF.
- Appointing authorities have discretion and must ensure qualification standards are met.
Separation or Retirement of EIIB Personnel
- Personnel in positions declared abolished or redundant are deemed separated effective April 30, 2000.
- Eligible personnel may opt for retirement.
- All lawful benefits, including accrued leave pay, to be paid within one month of clearance.
Transfer of EIIB Functions to Other Agencies
- Law enforcement, intelligence, and other functions allocated to appropriate agencies like DOF, NBI, BIR, and BOC.
- Anti-smuggling activities remain with the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Task Force unless changed by the President.
Handling of Pending Cases and Seized Goods
- EIIB skeletal force continues prosecution and defense of all pending cases related to its functions.
- Seized goods remain under EIIB custody; release requires Secretary of Finance approval.
Transfer of Assets and Liabilities
- All EIIB assets and liabilities transferred without cost to DOF pending final disposition.
Implementation Period Extension and Skeletal Force
- Task Force given extension until June 30, 2000, for full implementation of EIIB deactivation.
- A skeletal force from designated EIIB personnel to manage winding-up operations and safeguard resources.
- Skeletal force personnel to be separated effective June 30, 2000, unless transferred.
Support from Other Agencies
- Civil Service Commission, Commission on Audit, and other agencies may be requested to assist implementation.
Funding Provisions
- Funds for personnel transfer, skeletal force, and extension sourced from agency savings or DBM augmentation.
- DBM prioritizes accrued leave and separation benefits payments from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund.
- DBM to augment DOF budget for EIIB building maintenance and amortization.
Reporting Requirements
- Task Force must submit final report and recommendations on EIIB deactivation to the President by September 30, 2000.
Legal Clauses
- Separability: Unconstitutional provisions do not affect the valid parts.
- Repealing Clause: Inconsistent executive issuances are revoked or modified accordingly.
- Immediate effectivity upon signing.