REVISED POLICY ON THE CONFERMENT
OF CES   ELIGIBILITY   AND/OR   BOARD
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF CES RANK TO CANDIDATES WITH
PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL
CASES
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WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution expressly provides for the observance of the principle of merit and fitness in the screening of persons who aspire to enter the civil service;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standard for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713) expressed in its declaration of policy that "public officials and employees shall at all times be accountable to the people and shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility, integrity, competence, and loyalty, act with patriotism and justice, lead modest lives, and uphold public interest over personal interest ";

WHEREAS, Article IV, Part III of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, as approved by Presidential Decree No. 1, as amended, mandates the creation of a Career Executive Service that shall provide government "with a pool of well- selected and development-oriented career administrators who shall provide competent and faithful service and governed by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB), which is tasked to promulgate rules, standards, and procedures on selection, classification, compensation and career development of Members of the Career Executive Service ";

WHEREAS, the aforestated law likewise states that "a person who meets such managerial experience and other requirements and passes examinations as may be prescribed by the Board shall be included in the roster of career executive eligibles and upon appointment to an appropriate class in the Career Executive Service, become an active member of the CES";

WHEREAS, pursuant to CESB Circular No. 1 s. 1989, dated December 15, 1989, as amended, the CES Eligibility Examination given by the Board for purposes of conferring CES Eligibility consist of four-stages, namely: 1.) Management Aptitude Test Battery (MATB); 2.) Assessment of Managerial Capability and Competence or Assessment Center; 3.) Board Interview; and 4.) Validation On- The-Job-Performance;

WHEREAS, the Board, in Circular No. 1 s. 1998, dated August 21,1995 adopted a policy of not allowing officials with pending cases from participating in the CES Eligibilty Examination and in Res. No. 114 s. 1995 where the Board adopted a policy of suspending instead the screening process for such candidates with pending case; Provided, however, that the screening process shall continue as soon as the case is resolved in favor of the candidate;

WHEREAS, in Res. No. 187 dated September 2, 1998, the Board allowed officials in the third level with pending administrative or criminal cases to apply, participate and complete the CES Eligibility examination and be conferred a CES Eligibility if they successfully pass the examination; Provided, however, that if they are found guilty of the offense charged, their eligibilities shall be forfeited based on the penalties outlined in the decision or judgment;

WHEREAS, the Board, prior to its recommendation to the President for appointment to a CES rank of qualified CES Eligibles, requires a candidate to submit clearances from various offices;

WHEREFORE,the above-mentioned premises considered, the Board RESOLVES as it is hereby RESOLVED, to adopt the following revised policy on the conferment of Career Executive Service Eligibility to candidates or applicants with a pending criminal or administrative case before a court or quasi-judicial body:

RESOLVED FURTHER, that a CES Eligible qualified for original appointment to CES rank shall submit to the Board clearances from the following offices:

In no case can a CES Eligible with a pending administrative or criminal case be recommended by the Board for appointment to CES rank.

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, that the Board through the Chair shall issue the necessary circular on this resolution for its implementation.

APPROVED this 9th day of May, 2002 in Quezon City, Philippines.