Directing the Reorganization of the Philippine Coconut Authority

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 724 September 2, 1981

DIRECTING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, the organizational structure of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) should be attuned and responsive to the development programs being undertaken by it for the benefit of the Coconut Industry;

WHEREAS, there is also a need to institute reforms in the organizational structure of the Philippine Coconut Authority to effect economy and promote efficiency within the limits of fund constraints;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, and laws, do hereby order the following:

Sec. 1. The PCA Governing Board in accordance with this Executive Order and the enabling act of the Philippine Coconut Authority, shall effect a reorganization of the PCA within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Executive Order.

Sec. 2. For purposes of the reorganization, the PCA Governing Board is hereby authorized and directed to:

a. Group, coordinate, consolidate or integrate positions and functions...

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Reorganization of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)

- Directs the PCA Governing Board to reorganize the PCA within 60 days from the effectivity of the Executive Order. (Section 1)
- Authorizes the PCA Governing Board to: (Section 2)
    - Group, coordinate, consolidate or integrate positions and functions in the PCA.
    - Create, classify, split and abolish positions.
    - Fix the salaries and other compensation of PCA officers and employees.
    - Adopt a program for the benefit of those who may be phased out from the PCA due to the reorganization.
- The PCA Governing Board shall promulgate the necessary implementing details for the reorganization, including internal organization, staffing pattern, and other measures for orderly implementation. (Section 3)
- Any officer or employee of the PCA who is not re-appointed within 60 days shall be deemed to have been phased out due to the abolition of their position. (Section 4)
- All appointments made by the PCA Governing Board shall primarily be based on merit and fitness. (Section 5)
- Personnel actions in the PCA, including fixing salaries and compensation, shall not be subject to the regulations of the Office of Compensation and Position Classification. (Section 6)
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Section 7)