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I. INTRODUCTION.
1. A public office is a public trust.
2. Our government is a government of laws and not of men.
II. BODY.
Ans. In Sec. 3 (b), RA 6713, only temporary employees are included. But, in
Sec. 11 (Penalties), casuals are included. Also included in Sec. 1, Rule X, IRR.
Contractuals likewise mentioned in Sec. 1, Rule VII, IRR. But, both casuals and
contractuals, not required to submit SAL. (Sec. 1, Rule VII, IRR).
In Engr. Claro J. Piclaro vs SB, Aug. 21, 1995, SC held: Contractual falls under
non-career service, hence embraced in the term public officer of Sec. 2 (b) RA 3019.
Under RA 3019, anyone receiving compensation, even nominal, from the government,
is embraced in the term “public officer” (Sec. 2-b), RA 3019).
position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from his assumption of
office and or DIVEST himself of his shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days
from such assumption. (Note: Divestment not required of casual or temporary workers).
a3. Avoid wastage in public funds and revenues. Ex. Use unused portion (back)
of bond papers even for communications.
b. Professionalism. Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their
duties with the highest degree of EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONALISM,
INTELLIGENCE and SKILL.
d. Political neutrality.
e1. P prompt
C courteous
A adequate
e2. Prompt. When to act on requests. Immediately, if person making the request is in
the office. Otherwise, if through letter, etc., within 15 working days from receipt
thereof. However, if request is for barangay clearance as basis for issuance of mayor’s
permit, action thereon by the barangay captain shall be made within seven working days
from date of request, otherwise, the mayor can already issue the permit even without the
barangay clearance.
Written action must contain not more than three (3) initials or signatures (Sec. 5,
Rule VI, IRR).
Signatory – next-in-rank – automatic.
If there are two or more next-in-rank – Chief to make designation.
- ditto – if there is no next-in-rank, but the one designated must be in the same
office.
If the punong barangay is on official travel within the country – he may designate
in writing an OIC. Authority of OIC to be specified in designation, excluding authority
to ASD (Sec. 46, RA 7160).
But on fourth (4th) day – highest ranking SB member automatically assumes
office with the same limitations.
Q. Suppose designation of OIC is until the return of the punong barangay?
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Still on red tape. Avoid long queues (pila). Happens in January – renewal of
licenses. Barangay clearances required.
e3. Courteous. Civil Service Commission credo. Render services with a Smile.
e4. Adequate.
Q. If request is not within the competence of his office, what to do. Ans. Make referral.
Filipino First Policy. Pres. Carlos P. Garcia. Still remembered and embodied in
the 1987 Constitution. Bishop Tumulak – San Juanico Bridge –which joined Leyte and
Samar. After it was destroyed, Marcos no longer remembered.
g. Commitment to democracy.
Due process.
Majority rule.
Golden rule.
h. Simple living.
III. CONCLUSION.