THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) has warned all public officials who are about to step down from their respective posts not to make last-minute appointments.
In a statement, the commission said all outgoing elective officials should bear in mind that restrictions on human resource movements remain in effect until June 30 even if the midterm elections have mostly concluded.
“In line with this, any appointment made during this period shall be disapproved or invalidated unless specific conditions are met. This reminder is pursuant to Section 112, Rule XI of CSC Resolution No. 1800692, dated 3 July 2018,” the CSC said.
Among these are that the appointee must meet the approved minimum qualification standards or qualification standards; the appointee has undergone the Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) screening prior to the election ban; the existence of an urgent need that could have an impact on public service or endanger public safety; and full compliance with the Civil Service Law, rules and regulations, and special laws, if any.
Earlier, the CSC also reminded newly elected or reelected officials that they must also comply with the law on filing their (Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth) not later than 30 days upon assuming their posts.
The disclosure must be based on what properties, obligations, investments, and relationships they have on the first day they reported to work.
Every year, thereafter, the elected or appointed official and hired employees must file their new SALN on or before April 30 of the succeeding year.
