Bill drafted for the office of Rep. Earlpe John M. Amante 1406

Introduction

The basic political unit in this country is the barangay where primary planning transpire and where the implementation of government policies, plan, programs, projects and activities in the community are discussed.

The barangay also serves as a forum where the collective view of the people are expressed, crystallized and considered.  It is also here where various disputes are amicably settled.

Related to this, providing a more responsive and accountable local government is in order.  The approval of this bill is earnestly requested.

AN ACT

GRANTING FIRST GRADE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY TO ALL BARANGAY ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO HAVE RENDERED THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE TERMS OF SERVICE AND A BACHELOR’S DEGREE HOLDER

            SECTION 1. Title. – This act shall be known as the “Granting of First Grade Civil Service Eligibility to all barangay elected officials”.

            SECTION 2.  Declaration of Policy. – Section 521 of the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that the Congress shall undertake a mandatory review of the code at least once every five (5) years and as often as it may deem necessary, with the primary objective of providing a more responsive and accountable local government unit.  The Civil Service Commission grants only Sub-Professional eligibility to all barangay elected and appointed officials who are able to render three (3) consecutive terms of service regardless of their educational attainment.

            SECTION 3. Definitions. – As used in this act, the following terms shall mean:

            (a)  Bachelor’s Degree– refers to any tertiary degree earned from a credible and legitimate institution.

            SECTION 4.  Regulatory power.  All matters related to the granting of the civil service eligibility shall be directed to the Civil Service Commission.

            SECTION 5.  Repealing clause.  All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

            SECTION 6.  Separability clause.  If any provision of this act is held invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected hereby shall remain valid and subsisting.

            SECTION 7.  Effectivity.  This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two (2) national newspaper of general circulation.