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This document discusses the organizational structure and staffing patterns of local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines according to the Local Government Code and Civil Service Commission guidelines. It outlines the mandatory and optional appointive officials for provinces, cities, and municipalities. It also provides guidelines on establishing the organizational structure, human resources management practices, limitations on appointments, and other administrative requirements for LGUs according to Philippine law and regulations.
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- 1. Local G overnment System Prepared by: CHERRY A.PASCUA VERONICA D CALIMLIM MPA203Local Governance & Administration
- 2. Organization Structure & StaffingPattern of LGs Every LGU shall design & implement its own organizational structure & staffing pattern taking into consideration its service requirements & financial capability, subject to the minimum standards & guidelines prescribed by the Civil Service Commission (Sec. 76)
- 3. CSC Guidelines (MC #19,s. ‘92) Appropriate organizational structure & staffing pattern shall be determined & established in accordance with Section 17(Basic Services & Facilities) of the Code & priority needs identified by the LCE, Sanggunian &/or LDC; within the financial capability of LGUs taking into consideration the budgetary limitations in Sec. 325
- 4. Appointive Officials (Province) • Mandatory:Secretary, Treasurer, Assessor, Accountant, Engineer, Budget Officer, Planning & Development Coordinator, Legal Officer, Administrator, Health Officer, Social Welfare & Development Officer, General Services Officer, Agriculturist, Veterinarian • Optional: Population Officer, ENRO, Cooperatives Officer, Architect, Information Officer
- 5. Appointive Officials (City) • Mandatory:Secretary, Treasurer, Assessor, Accountant, Engineer, Budget Officer, Planning & Development Coordinator, Legal Officer, Administrator, Health Officer, Civil Registrar, Veterinarian, Social Welfare & Development Officer, General Services Officer • Optional: Architect, Information Officer, Agriculturist, Population Officer, ENRO, Cooperatives Officer
- 6. Appointive Officials (Municipality) • Mandatory:Secretary, Treasurer, Assessor, Accountant, Engineer, Budget Officer, Planning & Development Coordinator, Health Officer, Civil Registrar • Optional: Administrator, Legal Officer, Agriculturist, ENRO, Social Welfare & Development Officer, Architect, Information Officer
- 7. Appointive Officials (Barangay) •Mandatory: Secretary, Treasurer, Lupong Tagapamayapa • Optional: Community Brigade
- 8. Guidelines on theOrganizational Structure • LGUs may create optional positions provided all mandatory positions were created in accordance with budgetary limitations • Tenure of Administrator, Information Officer & Legal Officer shall be co-terminus with LCE • May create other offices & positions provided that mandatory positions have been created & subject to budgetary limitations
- 9. Guidelines.... • Heads ofdepartments and offices shall be appointed by the LCE with the concurrence of majority of all members of Sanggunian subject to civil service law, rules and regulations • Qualification requirements provided in the Code shall be applied; no substitution for deficiency in education and/or experience shall be allowed
- 10. Guidelines... • Structural Unitsof an Office: – Section = lowest structural unit/level composed of at least 3 personnel – Division = second highest structural unit/level composed of at least 2 sections – Department = highest structural unit/level composed of at least 4 divisions
- 11. Human Resources Management •LCE shall be responsible for human resources & development in his unit & shall take all personnel actions in accordance with the Constitutional provisions on civil service, pertinent laws, and rules & regulations thereon, including such policies, guidelines & standards as the CSC may establish
- 12. Identified Appointing Authoritie inLGUs • Local Chief Executive • Vice Governor/Vice Mayor • Finance Secretary
- 13. Limitation on Appointments •No person shall be appointed in the career service of the local government if he is related within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to the appointing or recommending authority
- 14. Public Notice ofVacancy • Post notices of vacancy in at least 3 conspicuous public places in the local government unit concerned for a period of not less than fifteen (15) days
- 15. Personnel Selection Board •Assist LCE in judicious & objective selection of personnel for employment & promotion & in formulation of employee welfare policies • Chairman & members named thru a Sanggunian resolution; also identified in agency’s Merit Selection/Promotion Plan
- 16. Compensation • Determined bySanggunian concerned • Increase in compensation of elective officials takes effect after the term of office of approving officials expired • Increases shall not exceed budgetary limitations • In accord with SSL • Elective officials are entitled to same leave privileges including cumulation & commutation
- 17. Resignation of ElectiveOfficials • Deemed effective upon acceptance by: President = for governors, vice governors, & mayors & vice mayors of HUCs & independent component cities Governor = for municipal mayors & municipal vice mayors, & city mayors & city vice mayors of component citys Sanggunian concerned – for sanggunian members City or municipal mayor = for barangay officials
- 18. Practice of Profession •Governors & mayors are prohibited from practising their profession or engaging in any other occupation other than the exercise of their functions as LCEs • Sanggunian members may practise their professions, engage in any occupation, or teach in schools except during session hours • Doctors of medicine may practise their profession even during official hours of work only during emergencies but must not derive monetary compensation therefrom
- 19. Prohibitions • Prohibited &pecuniary interest; prohibitions under RA 6713 (Code of Conduct & Ethical Standards for Public Officials & Employees) • Partisan political activity • Appointment or designation in any capacity to any public office or position during his tenure unless allowed by law or by primary functions of position • Appointment within one year after losing in an election • Additional or double compensation
- 20. Permission to Leave Station •Appointive officials going on official travel shall seek permission from LCE before departure to be acted upon within 4 days from receipt • Mayors of component cities & municipalities shall secure permission from governor • LG officials travelling abroad shall notify Sanggunian; more than 3 months travel require Presidential approval • Field officers of NGAs shall provide notice to LCE prior to leaving station indicating duration of travel & OIC
- 21. Annual Report • LCEsshall submit an annual report to Sanggunian on or before March 31 of each year on socio-economic, political and peace and order conditions, and other matters concerning LGU covering immediately preceding calendar year. • Copy of report furnished the DILG; component cities & municipalities shall also furnish copy to Sangguniang Panlalawigan
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- 26. • Tapales, ProserpinaD. 1998 Participatory Governance: The Philippine Experience, Tokyo, Japan: EROPA Local Government Center. • CSC MC No. 19 1992 Guidelines and Standards in the Establishment of Organizational Structure and Staffing Patterns in Local Government Units
- 27. • EO No.503 1992 Providing for the Rules and Regulations Implementing the Transfer of Personnel and Assets, Liabilities and Records of National Government Agencies whose Functions are to be Devolved to the Local Government Units and Other Related Purposes.
- 28. References • Aralar, ReynaldoB. Administrative Law Simplified, MM: National Bookstore, 2009. • Sibal, Jose Agaton R., Local Government Code (As Amended), 2nd Ed., MM: Central Book Supply Inc., 2005
- 29. References • Aralar, ReynaldoB. Administrative Law Simplified, MM: National Bookstore, 2009. • Sibal, Jose Agaton R., Local Government Code (As Amended), 2nd Ed., MM: Central Book Supply Inc., 2005
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