Category Archives: Civil Service Law

For reneging on her promise to return aforesaid amount, she is guilty of conduct unbecoming a public officer

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Erineus

We agree with the common finding of the Ombudsman and the CA that, in the aftermath of the aborted transaction, petitioner still failed to return the amount she accepted.  As aptly stated by the Ombudsman, if petitioner was persistent in … Continue reading →

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Grounds for administrative disciplinary action

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Erineus

RULE X.  GROUNDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY ACTION SECTION 1. In addition to the grounds for administrative disciplinary action prescribed under existing laws, the acts and omissions of any official or employee, whether or not he holds office or employment in … Continue reading →

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Under Section 443(a) and (d) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, the head of a department or office in the municipal government, such as the Municipal Budget Officer, shall be appointed by the mayor with the concurrence of the majority of all Sangguniang Bayan members subject to civil service law, rules and regulations.

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Erineus

 Hence, the instant Petition raising the sole issue of whether the appointment of petitioner as Municipal Budget Officer, without the written concurrence of the Sanggunian, but duly approved by the CSC and after the appointee had served as such for almost … Continue reading →

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All appointments in favor of a relative of the appointing or recommending authority, or of the chief of the bureau or office, or of the persons exercising immediate supervision over him, are hereby prohibited.

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Erineus

Records show that before respondent married Caridad Justimbaste, daughter of then Mayor Priscilla Justimbaste, on December 16, 1993, the latter appointed him municipal assessor.  The appointment was permanent.   As stated earlier, petitioner approved it as temporary.  On December 1, 1994, … Continue reading →

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Grave offense cannot be mitigated by the fact that the accused is a first time offender or by the length of service of the accused

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Erineus

Jurisprudence is replete with cases declaring that a grave offense cannot be mitigated by the fact that the accused is a first time offender or by the length of service of the accused. In Civil Service Commission v. Cortez, the … Continue reading →

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