Creating The Position Of Assistant Secretary For Personnel Management And Development In Every Executive Department

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1138

CREATING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN EVERY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

WHEREAS, the requirements of the development of the 1970's characterized by rapid technological and administrative changes, necessities the continuing improvement of manpower capabilities;

WHEREAS, the development programs of the government which are being carried out within this milieu of change, calls for a similar upgrading in the attitudes and skills of its personnel;

WHEREAS, this can be adequately met only with the acceleration of its personnel management and development programs;

WHEREAS, while the Civil Service Commission acting in accordance with my instructions and in coordination with other departments, bureaus and agencies of the government, has been vigorously pursuing programs in this direction, it is deemed necessary that greater attention and efforts be given to these programs; and to achieve this, the department heads be assisted by a ranking capable officials;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in...

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Summary of Presidential Decree No. 1138

Creation of Assistant Secretary for Personnel Management and Development
- Each executive department shall create the position of Assistant Secretary for Personnel Management and Development. (Section 1)
- The Assistant Secretary shall:
  • Advise the Secretary on matters pertaining to personnel planning, management, and development for the department and its bureaus/agencies. (Section 1)
  • Implement government or department programs to improve the quality of public service. (Section 1)
  • Be the principal liaison official of the department with the Civil Service Commission for career system, professionalizing the service, and integrating career and employee development programs. (Section 1)
- In departments with two or more Undersecretaries, including an Undersecretary for Administration, the Secretary may assign these duties to the Undersecretary for Administration or appoint an Assistant Secretary. (Section 2)
- Government-owned or controlled corporations may create a similar position with the same duties if deemed necessary, except those attached or administered/supervised by a department. (Section 3)
- The Decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 4)