Title
Supplementary Guidelines to Attrition Law Implementation
Law
Csc Memorandum Circular No. 36
Decision Date
Sep 3, 1992
The Civil Service Commission's September 3, 1992 guidelines streamline the filling of government positions by allowing promotions and transfers without prior authorization, particularly for essential health service roles and confidential staff, in accordance with the Attrition Law (RA 7430).
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Definition and Authorization of Personal or Confidential Staff Positions

  • Positions referred to as "personal or confidential staff" primarily include confidential staff positions in government offices.
  • Filling these confidential staff positions does not require prior authority from the Civil Service Commission.
  • Such positions qualify as "primarily confidential" only if declared by law or by prior declaration of the Commission.

Exemption from Prior Authorization for Certain Health Service Positions

  • Positions such as Medical Technologists, X-ray Technicians, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Medical Equipment Technicians, Midwives, Pharmacists, and Therapists in hospitals, clinics, and puericulture centers are recognized as vital and necessary for health services.
  • Filling these positions is exempted from requiring prior authorization from the Civil Service Commission.

Applicability and Immediate Effect

  • These supplementary guidelines provide clarifications and extensions to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 29, s. 1992, in line with the mandate under RA 7430.
  • The guidelines took effect immediately upon their adoption on September 3, 1992, to facilitate optimum utilization of government personnel through attrition and streamline the hiring process within government agencies.

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