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Executive Orders

Prescribing the Rules and Regulations to Implement the Scientific Career System Initially In the National Science and Technology Authority

Executive Order No. 901

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 901 July 19, 1983

PRESCRIBING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SCIENTIFIC CAREER SYSTEM INITIALLY IN THE NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, a Scientific Career System has been established within the civil service pursuant to Executive Order No. 784 dated March 17, 1982 in order to support and encourage the development of science and technology which is one of the major dimensions in the country's national development efforts;

WHEREAS, the implementation of the new system would bring about profound changes in the operation of the total civil service and must therefore be put into effect on a gradual basis starting with the National Science and Technology Authority which is the primary agency in the field of scientific and technological development;

WHEREAS, there is need to prescribe rules and regulations to put the system in operation in the NSTA;

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

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 901

Statement of Policy (Sec. 1):
- The government shall support and encourage the development of science and technology.
- It shall attract scientific experts into the public service.
- It shall provide a system for the recognition and reward of technological and scientific specialists in the government.

Definition and Character of the Scientific Career System (SCS) (Sec. 2):
- The SCS is a system of recruitment, career progression, recognition, and reward of scientists in the public service.
- It is characterized by:
    - Entrance and career progression based on qualification, merit, and scientific productivity. (Sec. 2a)
    - Career paths that allow scientists to develop within their areas of expertise without leaving their status as scientists. (Sec. 2b)
    - Incentives and rewards to ensure attraction and retention of highly qualified manpower in the science and technology sector. (Sec. 2c)

Coverage (Sec. 3):
- The System shall apply to scientific personnel with masteral and/or doctoral degrees in the sciences who are directly involved in research and development.
- Other highly qualified scientific personnel occupying sensitive positions critical to research and development may be included upon the recommendation of the Director General of the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA).
- The System shall initially cover the NSTA and its component agencies, but other scientific personnel in the national government shall also be covered as rules and requirements are worked out.
- The System covers natural sciences, engineering and technology, medical sciences, and agricultural sciences as listed in Annex 1. Other fields and disciplines may be included upon the recommendation of the NSTA Director General.

Ranks in the System (Sec. 4):
- Appointment shall be based on ranks from Scientist I to Scientist V.
- Minimum qualifications for Scientist I:
    - Completion of a masteral degree in the appropriate fields of science and ten (10) years of productive scholarship and professional research and development (R&D) work beyond the masteral degree, OR
    - A doctoral degree and five (5) years of productive scholarship and professional R&D work beyond the doctoral degree.
- Qualification requirements for other ranks (Scientists II-V) shall be developed by the Scientific Career Council (SCC).

Salary Schedule (Sec. 5):
- The salary schedule for scientists appointed to the System shall be in accordance with the attached compensation plan (Annex II).
- It shall include fringe benefits and reasonable allowances comparable to those of the Career Executive Service.
- The compensation plan may be revised with the concurrence of the Office of Budget and Management.

Administration of the System (Sec. 6):
- The Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall administer the System and have final authority on all matters pertaining to the System.
- A Scientific Career Council (SCC) shall be established jointly by the CSC and NSTA to screen candidates for appointment to the System. The Council shall be composed of:
    - Chairman of the Civil Service Commission (ex-officio chairman)
    - Director General of the NSTA (ex-officio Co-Chairman)
    - Chairman of the National Research Council of the Philippines (ex-officio member)
    - President of the National Academy of Science and Technology (ex-officio member)
    - President of the University of the Philippines System (ex-officio member)
- The SCC shall establish special technical committees in biological, physical, and engineering sciences to assist the SCC in performing its tasks. Similar committees for other fields may also be created as needed.
- A Scientific Career Evaluation Committee (SCEC) shall be established in the NSTA to assist in the preliminary screening of candidates for appointment to the System.

Appointment/Advancement in the System (Sec. 7):
- Upon request of the head of the NSTA, the SCEC shall assess qualifications of candidates for appointment and/or advancement in the System.
- The SCEC shall submit its assessment to the NSTA head, who shall submit the names of those nominated for further screening to the SCC.
- The SCC shall evaluate the candidates and recommend approval/disapproval of their appointment/advancement in the System.
- The NSTA head shall appoint scientific personnel to the rank in the System, subject to approval by the CSC, except for the highest rank, which shall be made by the President of the Philippines.
- Those appointed to the System shall constitute a pool of scientists who may be assigned to special scientific projects within the NSTA or on an inter-agency basis. Upon completion of the project, the scientist shall return to their post in the NSTA.
- Those appointed in the System may be temporarily designated to positions in the Career Executive Service, in which case they shall continue to receive the compensation and/or allowances pertaining to their scientific rank or the temporary position, whichever are higher.

Funding (Sec. 8):
- The funds required to implement the System shall be drawn from the existing appropriation of the NSTA and its agencies, and thereafter shall be provided in future appropriation measures.

Criteria for Appointment in the System (Sec. 9):
- Education shall refer to an advanced academic degree of at least a masteral level from a college or university of recognized standing, either locally or abroad.
- Productivity shall refer to significant outputs and contributions in relevant fields of applied and natural sciences, including:
    - Scientific articles in publications of international circulation, and other work of similar nature. (Sec. 9b1)
    - Discoveries, inventions, and other significant original contributions. (Sec. 9b2)
    - Practical applications of research findings, discoveries, inventions in commerce, public policy, and government. (Sec. 9b3)
    - Books, monograms, compendiums, and major bodies of published work. (Sec. 9b4)
    - Training of young scientists. (Sec. 9b5)
- Professional Standing shall refer to the level of acceptance and recognition in the scientific community in terms of professional, moral, and ethical integrity.
- No person shall be considered for appointment to the System unless they have been granted eligibility under PD 997 or Republic Act No. 1080.

Training and Development (Sec. 10):
- The Civil Service Academy and the NSTA shall develop and administer a continuing program of training and development for all scientific personnel in the government service.

Security of Tenure (Sec. 11):
- No person covered by the System shall be divested of, or demoted in, rank except for cause as provided by law.
- The provisions of the Civil Service Law and Rules on administrative discipline shall apply in proceedings against members of the System.

Effectivity (Sec. 12):
- These rules shall take effect upon their approval.

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