UPLAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME in SOUTHERN MINDANAO (UDP) PERSONNEL MANUAL UDP Personnel Manual Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction 1 2. Scope and Coverage 2 2 Responsibilities of Personnel Section 3. Personnel Services 3 3.1 Authority 3.2 Basis 3.3 Types of Personnel 3 3.4 Recruitment, Selection & Placement 3 Operating policies Recruitment Process Selection and Appointment Contract Orientation 3 3 3 5 7 8 12 3.5 Salary and Benefits Administration Operating Policies Compensation Package Leave of Absence Vacation Sick Maternity Emergency 12 12 14 15 15 16 17 17 Page ii UDP Personnel Manual 3.6 Other Personnel Actions Promotion Transfer Demotion Separation 18 18 20 21 22 3.7 Training and Staff Development 3.8 Grievance Machinery 3.9 Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards Discipline Operating Policies Basis of Disciplinary Action Summary of Forms Used 22 24 25 26 26 27 28 Page ii UDP Personnel Manual 1. INTRODUCTION T his Manual lays down the policies and procedures for programme operations relating to personnel and as such is provided for the guidance of all officers, advisers and others who are engaged in the day to day functioning of Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao (UDP). 1.1 Authority for the Manual The authority for this Manual rests in the Financing Agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and the Commission of the European Communities under Reference No. PHI/B7-3000/IB/ALA 97/68 establishing the Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao (UDP). Hereinafter referred to as the Programme. This Manual is to be used in conjunction with the manuals on Financial, Administration and Procurement Policies and Procedures, and in no other way overrides the authority given by, or the rules and regulations set down, in these manuals. 1.2 The Personnel procedures shall uphold and be implemented vis-a-vis the provisions of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 292 and Other Pertinent Civil Service Laws. The recruitment procedures and employment terms shall adhere to those pertaining to contractual employees under the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and other issuances. Any policy or action in the Programme’s personnel procedures inconsistent and/or contrary to these provisions shall be superceded to conform with such rulings. 1.3 The main objective of this Manual is the development of the rank and file and supervisory/management staff to effectively implement the Programme. With this in mind, the Personnel Services Section will: - assist in manpower planning, providing advice and assistance to the Programme in establishing and updating recruitment policies and procedures which are in accordance with civil service rules and regulations; - support the Programme in all aspects of recruitment in order to establish and maintain an effective staff complement in which staff are correctly assigned in the plantilla and are advised of their duties and responsibilities; - prominently place advance written notice of all staff recruitment or promotion opportunities, actual recruitment and promotions throughout all PMO and Provincial Office bulletin boards; - encourage internal staff development and monitor performance in order to advise management on weaknesses that should be corrected, or improvements that could be Page 1 UDP Personnel Manual - made, through training or other measures; advise the Programme on salary regulations and administer the secure processing of salaries and benefits such that staff are paid promptly and correctly in accordance with the rules and regulations on contractual employment; - foster and develop effective communication between management and staff while providing counseling to staff on their problems and complaints; - monitor staff attendance and behavior in order to advise superiors and management of attendance, conduct or misdemeanors; - assess and advise management on merit; - maintain, in strict confidence, personnel records and documented job descriptions of all staff and monitor their career paths in order to encourage and assist them to achieve their potentials; - pursue/identify opportunities for personnel improvement and advancement in conjunction with the appropriate section/division of the Programme; - implement all policies and procedures relating to personnel matters including locallyhired/national consultants and volunteers coming from volunteer service organizations. - References in the text to "the Project Co-Directors" refer to the National CoDirector (or in his absence the Deputy Project Director) and the European CoDirector (or in his absence the Acting Team Leader). Due to the limited input of the Finance and Administration Specialist, exceptionally, in his absence the signing authority delegated to him as a result of this manual may be assumed by another member of the TA team nominated by the Co-Directors. . SCOPE AND COVERAGE 2.1. The Personnel Services Section has responsibilities in supporting the Programme in the following aspects: - Recruitment, Selection and Placement Personnel Actions Employee Welfare and Benefits Administration Local Professional Inputs Training and Development Performance Appraisal Grievance Machinery Page 2 UDP Personnel Manual - Code of Discipline 3. PERSONNEL SERVICES 3.1 Authority The authority to hire and dismiss Programme personnel is vested in the CoDirectors under the principle of Co-Management, and cannot be delegated. All appointments and notices of separation, shall be approved by both Co-Directors, or endorsed to higher authorities as may be appropriate. 3.2 Basis The Civil Service Rules and Regulations shall be an integral part of this Manual. In case of a conflict between the CS Rules and this Manual, the former shall prevail. 3.3 Types of Personnel The type of personnel employed by the Programme are contractural as detailed below: 3.3.1 Contractual Staff Personnel directly hired by the Programme and whose appointments are approved by the Co-Directors and confirmed by the Civil Service Commission(CSC). These are personnel who occupy approved plantilla positions and whose appointment is authorized in the approved Annual Work Plan & Budget (AWP&B) for the current year. Contractuals are hired to undertake specific work or job for a period not to exceed the life of the Programme. 3.4 Recruitment, Selection and Placement 3.4.1 Operating Policies: a. Programme Staff are recruited in accordance with the Department of Agriculture /DBM approved plantilla. Any amendment, which shall come in the form of increase in number of existing positions, upgrading, reduction/abolition, and/or creation of new positions, shall have the approval of the above-mentioned offices. b. The Programme shall strictly adhere to CSC regulations on Nepotism in the employment of relatives which provide that no appointment shall be made in favour of a relative of the appointing or recommending authority, or of the chief of office, or of the persons exercising immediate supervision over them. The word “relative” and members of the family referred Page 3 UDP Personnel Manual to are those related within the third degree either of consanguinity or of affinity of any of the above-mentioned officials. c. The 1997 Revised edition Qualification Standards issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) or any later revisions, shall serve as the basis in ascertaining the minimum educational, experience and training requirements of each plantilla position. The Programme may prescribe requirements higher than what is minimally required by the CSC QS to meet its standards in hiring personnel but in no way should these standards be set below the minimum relevant job specification set by the CSC for each position. d. All positions listed in the approved plantilla shall be subject to dedicated Terms of Reference which may be amended from time to time to recognize changes in Programme needs. e. The filling-up of plantilla positions shall be based on the Programme’s personnel deployment schedule or recruitment plan which is maintained by the Personnel Section, where vacancies are filled-up as the need for the services of appointees to positions arises. This is updated as the need demands, so that vacancies are filled in a timely and efficient manner and recruitment progress may be readily monitored. f. The basic hiring rate of new entrants shall be step one of the grade level of the positions they are being hired to, as listed in the table of wages issued by the DBM in the implementation of salary standardization plus twenty per cent (20%) of this rate as the add-on premium . g. Vacancies shall be circulated internally within the Programme and externally to get the best candidate for the advertised positions. All external applicants shall undergo pre-screening and qualifying written examination administered either by a contracted recruitment agency or the Personnel Section of the Programme. h. A Selection and Promotion Board (SPB) will be created to assist the Co-Directors in employing the most qualified candidate to a position. All applicants (those who meet the minimum requirements of the position, for both internal and external applicants, and who pass the pre-screening and written examination, for external applicants) will be short listed and shall undergo a final/in-depth interview by the Selection and Promotion Board ( SPB) of the Programme. The Programme shall have the prerogative of giving priority to internal applicants who, after the evaluation of all applications, would be included in the ranking of qualified contenders to the position/s. The SPB is purely recommendatory in nature. The approval of Programme hired staff will be by both Co-Directors, however the appointment documents will be endorsed/signed as follows: Page 4 Grade Level Endorsed UDP Personnel Manual Appointment signed 1 to 23 SPB Regular National Co-Director 24 and up Regular SPB with Secretary DA and participation of both endorsed by EC as required Co-Directors The structure of the SPB for the various grade levels shall be as follows: 1 to 23 SPB Regular Composition 24 and up Regular SPB with participation of both Co-Directors The regular composition of the Selection and Promotion Board is as follows: Chairperson - Senior Staff representative designated by the Co-Directors Members FAD Representative (if FAD Chief is not designated as Chairperson) Representative of Employees’ Association (President or voted at large) Chief of Division/Unit where vacancy exists Representative of the TA team (normally Finance and Administration Specialist) Personnel Officer - Permanent Secretary (Non-voting) The Board may expand its membership to include other senior staff under whose area of specialization the prospective employee/s will concentrate 3.4.2 i. All applicants shall be required to provide full information regarding their age, education, experience and such other information as may be considered relevant. The Programme shall disqualify, or if warranted, blacklist, any applicant who is found to have intentionally made any false statement regarding any information contained in his/her application and/or resume, including attachments. A prospective employee shall likewise undergo medical check-up/examination to ascertain his/her health condition prior to employment. j. All personnel, who are invited to take up positions within the Programme shall undergo a 90-day probationary period commencing on the date of assumption to duty. The Programme Co-Directors shall have the discretion to extend the probationary period by up to a further three (3) months if, in their judgement, there is insufficient basis for determining the probationer’s suitability within the initial probationary period. Recruitment Process Page 5 a. UDP Personnel Manual Recruitment procedures will be objectively directed at the selection of qualified and capable applicants. Opportunities for women and internal advancement shall be encouraged. b. The head of division/section shall raise the request to fill up a vacancy as the need for the services of additional personnel arises, to be approved by the Co-Directors. The approved request is forwarded to the Personnel Section, which immediately commences with the recruitment procedures. c. Vacancy notices shall be circulated as widely as possible through: 1) publication in newspapers of national and/or local circulation, if warranted; 2) posting prominently at the PMO, the liaison office/D.A. Office in Region XI, Provincial offices, colleges and universities operating in the area, as appropriate; 3) radio announcements d. The notice for submission of applications shall be four weeks from the first date of publication. - Applications must satisfy accepted recruitment standards. The applicant must: = = meet the minimum relevant educational and training qualifications and experience prescribed for the job as specified in the qualification standards for the position; undergo the interview, testing and other screening procedures that may be required. - The minimum requirements to accompany an application are: * * * * e. application letter transcript of records personal data sheet/curriculum vitae with latest photo attached valid professional license/certificate (if prescribed) Recruitment is in three stages: (1) Identification/Initial Screening The identification of potential recruits is through responses received to vacancy notices within the deadline set for submission, from candidates with the required qualifications. Application letters must be submitted to the Programme CoDirectors, attention of the Personnel Officer (PO). The PO shall review and make separate files of those who meet and do not meet the minimum relevant qualification requirements of the vacant position/s. Those who meet the requirements shall be called for the written examination Page 6 UDP Personnel Manual while those whose credentials are deficient shall be so advised. (2) Examination/Testing Examination/testing shall be conducted by either the Personnel Section or by a duly authorized institution/recruitment firm engaged by the Programme. The Programme shall define its policies and procedures in conducting this phase of the recruitment process. The result shall be made known to the applicants. (3) Interview with the Selection and Promotion Board Applicants who are short-listed (after passing the initial screening) shall be interviewed by the Selection and Promotion Board. At this stage, applicants are informed of the general terms and conditions of their prospective employment. Also, if at this point the SPB deems it appropriate, a contender may be required to undergo a psychological test or any other form of examination, the result/s of which will substantially help in assessing the suitability of a candidate to a position. A summary report, normally in the form of the Minutes of the Meeting/Deliberation supported by the Comparative Presentation Sheet signed by all members of the Board, shall be submitted to the Co-Directors for the final determination of candidate/s to be employed. The Co-Directors will jointly approve the successful candidate/s. f. 3.4.3 Academic Requirements and Personal Qualities 1) The minimum academic qualifications of candidates shall be based on the Qualification Standards (Revised 1997) and the ensuing updates, issued by the Civil Service Commission. 2) There shall be no discrimination, positive or negative, on any candidate. A candidate must, however, be demonstrably capable, both mentally and physically, of performing the tasks and functions of the appointment. 3) Other qualities to be encouraged and sought, according to the appointment, include maturity, communication ability, pleasing personality, leadership qualities as appropriate, commitment to the general objectives of the Programme, decision making ability, and common sense . Selection and Appointment The Programme Co-Directors shall select the prospective employee from among the short listed candidates as a result of the evaluation and deliberation of the SPB. The Co-Directors have the discretion to not necessarily select the highest ranking candidate but anybody from the shortlist subject to justification. If the Co-Directors agree that not one of the submitted Page 7 UDP Personnel Manual candidates can fulfill the requirements of the job, they will return the recommendation to the Personnel Officer with instructions to re-advertise the position. The selected candidate for any position will be advised within one week of the decision. In the event of a selected candidate not taking up the appointed position, the second choice from the short listed candidate may be offered the position. 3.4.4 Contract: There are two categories of employment in the Programme: a. Contractual Employment appointed and funded by the Government of the Philippines’ (GOP) counterpart funds for personnel services - The appointment is based on the plantilla approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The National Co-Director shall sign the appointment of personnel from GL 23 and below as Government representative. The Secretary of Department of Agriculture shall sign appointment papers from GL 24 and up. The appointments are processed by the Civil Service Commission field office. However, in all cases of initial recruitment, renewal of appointment, transfer or dismissal the written agreement of both Programme Co-Directors will be placed in the individual's 201 personal file. b. Contractual Employment funded by grant funds (EC-funded) - The approving /appointing authority are the Co-Directors and hiring is based on positions submitted to and approved by the Delegation as recommended by the Department of Agriculture(DA). The hiring of Local Consultants/ Specialists is based on the approved Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWP&B) for the current year and follow procedures laid down in the Procurement manual. If consultancy services are not included in the current budget, the prior approval of Delegation is required, as endorsed by the DA. 1. Processing of Appointment 1.1 Preparation of Appointment and Submission to CSC: The following procedures shall be observed in the processing of appointment: Person/Entity Involved Personnel Officer Activity 1. Requires applicant to submit the following Pre-employment requirements a) 2 copies Personal Data Sheet (Form 03) with 2 x 2 ID photos (latest) supported with transcript of records or diploma, as appropriate Page 8 b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) Note: UDP Personnel Manual 2 copies Service Record (if previously employed in the government) 2 copies 1 x 1 ID photo for office ID(latest) Original copy of Medical Certificate issued by a government physician Original copy, NBI Clearance Clearance from Former Employer (If formerly employed with a government entity, clearance is required even if the office is not the last employer) Statement of Assets & Liabilities W-2 for those employed within the year Xerox copy of GSIS membership certificate Xerox copy of TIN All photo copies shall be validated by presenting the original copies of documents. If needed, the Personnel Officer shall verify the information appearing in the documents submitted by the prospective employee. Likewise, should the medical certificate indicate a disability on the part of the candidate that would affect the discharge of the functions of the position, the prospective employee shall be immediately notified of the termination of the hiring procedures after the Co-Directors and the concerned head of division/ section, are informed of the findings. Personnel Officer 2. 3. 4. 5. Chief, Finance & Admin 6. 7. Programme Directors/Head Department of Agriculture 8. 9. Personnel Officer 10. Receives signed approval form from CoDirectors Prepares Appointment notice and Position Description Form* Requires applicant to sign Job Description Forwards Appointment notice with Supporting document to the FAD Chief Reviews supporting documents and signs as Witness in the appropriate space on the CSC appointment form. Forwards appointment notice and attachments to the National Co-Director for signature. Reviews and initials on the appropriate space on the CSC appointment papers. Prepares endorsement of appointment papers for the Department of Agriculture and has this signed by the Co-Directors. Forwards endorsement and appointment papers to Department of Agriculture for appropriate action. Page 9 UDP Personnel Manual - The submission of the appointments to the Civil Service Commission shall follow the rules and regulations of the said office on appointments of contractual personnel. The CoDirectors shall be held liable for any violation of any of the rules on appointment and other personnel actions, i.e., hiring of personnel, who do not meet the minimum requirements of the position, payment of services without the approved appointment and/or after the prescriptive period for the submission of papers to the CSC, has expired. - The effective date of employment to the Programme shall not be earlier than ; a. the date of the completion and submission of all pre-employment requirements; b. the date the contract/appointment is signed by the approving authority/ies; c. of the actual assumption to duty. * It is important to note that before any contract of employment or appointment is prepared and processed, the Personnel Section shall ensure the availability of funds for the position to be filled up. Fund availability shall be indicated in the Request to Fill- Up a Position. 1.2 After Approval by the CSC : Personnel Officer 12. 13. Gives original appointment notice to contractual employee. Opens personnel file of the new employee which shall compose of the pre-employment requirements, the appointment and other documents related to his/her work in the Programme. 1.3 Renewal of Appointment The renewal of the appointment of personnel with the Programme must satisfy both of the following conditions: a. The employee has been rated at least satisfactorily in the performance of his/her job in the rating period immediately preceding the time of renewal and b. There is still the need for his/her services. 2. Requirements for Payment of First and Last (or Separation) PayThe Personnel Officer shall ensure that the following documentary requirements are complied with for claims for first and last salary to be attached to the disbursement voucher: 2.1 If first salary payment - Certification issued by the Personnel Officer as to the employment of concerned Page 10 UDP Personnel Manual personnel to the position, rate of pay and date of effective/actual assumption to duty; this will also certify that the copy of the contract/appointment and all the preemployment requirements of the employee are on file in the Personnel Section. - Approved daily time record (DTR) (Form 05) If transferee is from another Government Office: = certificate of clearance = certificate of last salary received 2.2 If last (or separation) pay: - Certification issued by the Personnel Officer that the following documents have been properly complied with/returned and are on file in the Personnel Section: • resignation letter or notice of separation • letter of acceptance of resignation signed by both directors • certificate of clearance • statement of assets & liabilities • Programme ID, Health/Life Insurance cards • approved DTR 3. Probation 3.1 A probation period of a 90 days will be required to enable both the Programme and the employee enough time to make a qualified judgment on the continuance of the contract. The Programme Co-Directors shall have the discretion to extend the probationary period by up to a further three (3) months if, in their judgement, there is insufficient basis for determining the probationer’s suitability within the initial probationary period. During the probationary period, the new employee may resign without prejudice, subject to the standard clearance regulations. Correspondingly, the Programme may terminate a probationary contract at any time before the contract is completed. 3.2 In, and prior to completion of the probationary employment, the Personnel Officer shall request from the employee’s immediate supervisor an assessment of attitude and performance with regard to the continuation of the contract beyond the probationary period. The assessment shall be discussed openly with the employee. Any qualifying comments or remarks by the supervisor and the Personnel Officer shall be included. 3.3 The Programme reserves the right to exercise its option to terminate the services of Page 11 UDP Personnel Manual probationary employees under the following conditions: a. b. c. d. e. Severe misconduct including violation of reasonable office rules and regulations; Violation of any civil service or pertinent laws; Unsatisfactory work performance; Commission or conviction of any crime; When the continued employment of said employee is deemed inimical and prejudicial to national security; Filing of candidacy for an elective position; When the Co-Directors determine that the position should no longer be filled; When the job description has changed and subsequently, the qualification requirements of the said position; Other actions which may be found detrimental to the Programme. f. g. h. i. 3.4.5 Orientation It shall be the responsibility of the Personnel Officer, in coordination with the appropriate Division/Section in the Programme, to provide the standard orientation to new recruits on the following: - goals, objectives and approach Programme area and coverage organization structure and chain of command the work environment and team approach administration and finance employee and job description employment terms, policies and guidelines. 3.5 Salary and Benefits Administration 3.5.1 Operating Policies a. The employee is appointed by the CSC, however, this manual is the basic instrument that establishes the relationship of the employee with the Programme b. The terms and conditions of appointment conform with government regulations on contractual employment. The Programme espouses the policy of providing reasonable benefits and a working environment that would: foster commitment to its goals, motivate personnel into greater productivity and enhance the capabilities of the employees to attain career growth in the organization. c. All contractual employees shall be entitled to receive salaries and allowances as stipulated elsewhere in this Manual, on a semi-monthly basis, by direct bank transfer, after satisfying fully and on time, the requirements for the payment of such remuneration. Page 12 UDP Personnel Manual d. Subject to authority by the Department of Agriculture and fund-availability, the Programme shall endeavor to grant those allowances given by government to regular personnel, aside from the ones appearing elsewhere in this Manual. e. Advances on salaries are not allowed. f. Payment of salaries and authorized allowances shall be on the 15th and last day of the month. If these fall on a non-working day, payment shall be made on the working day immediately preceding the holiday. g. Deductions from payroll are made under the following categories: g.1 Required/Compulsory a) Withholding Tax - the amount of deduction of which depends on age, salary and the number of authorized exemptions claimed; b) Social Security - to provide for the social security benefits in the form of sickness, disability, death and other benefits, both the employee and the employer contribute monthly to a fund, with the employee's contribution deducted from his/her salary. - GSIS Insurance for contractual employees, if applicable - Employees’ Compensation Insurance Premium - Medicare - PAGIBIG c) Unauthorized Absences, Tardiness and Undertime Unauthorized absences and authorized absences without pay are deductible from the salary. Tardiness in excess of the allowable allowance per month, shall be deducted from the vacation leave credits or in the absence of any VL credits, from the salary of employees in the payroll immediately following the occurrence. Undertime of 2 hours or less, shall likewise be deducted from vacation leave credits or in the absence of any VL credits, from the salary of employees. e) Unliquidated cash advances - Cash advances which are not liquidated on or before due date shall be deducted from the payroll immediately following the due date. Page 13 UDP Personnel Manual g.2 Voluntary By the employee's signed authorization, deductions may be made for the following, which are to the personal account of the employee: - Pension Plan - Life Insurance Premiums - Others These shall be deducted and paid to the account of the employees’ association/ cooperative organized by Programme personnel, which shall in turn pay to the concerned payees. Payroll deduction to settle personal obligations under individual account of payees, shall not be allowed. h. Employees shall acknowledge the receipt of their salaries and allowances by signing the payroll, payslip or the disbursement voucher. Withdrawal of salaries and allowances by a person other than the payee shall require the presentation of a notarized power of attorney. i. Salaries and other forms of remuneration shall be subject to withholding tax. j. The Personnel Section is primarily responsible for the timely preparation of all payrolls and claims for the availment of benefits granted to Programme personnel. 3.5.2 Compensation Package a. Contractual Staff ( funded from GoP counterpart funds and defined as employer) a.1 Salary - based on the first (1st) step of the government salary grade schedule of the position which is taxable. a.2 Additional Compensation Allowance (ACA) of P500.00 per month is given to each employee upon employment which is tax exempt. No step increment for meritorious and/or length of service in a particular position, shall be enjoyed by personnel. All salary payments shall begin with the first step of the salary grade of the position a personnel is being contracted for. a.3 Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) of P500.00 for all grade levels upon employment which is tax exempt. a.4 Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) for Grade Level 24 and up., subject to availability of funds. The rate shall be in accordance with the applicable Page 14 UDP Personnel Manual provisions of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for the current year. a.5 13th Month Pay based on the basic pay excluding the 20% premium and shall follow the guidelines issued by the government in granting this benefit. (tax exempt) a.6 Cash Gift – P5,000 for 1999 and subsequent increases, based on government guidelines, subject to fund availability but not to exceed the amount stated in the circular issued by the DBM. (tax exempt) The release of the mid-year bonus comprising 50% of the 13th month pay and the Cash Gift, shall follow the implementing guidelines issued by the government. Personnel who were able to avail of the mid-year bonus but who are separated from the Programme before October 31st of the current year shall refund the full amount that they received. a.7 Productivity Incentive Allowance of P2,000.00 per year to employees who were rated at least satisfactorily in the last two rating periods (two semesters). a.9 Clothing/Uniform Allowance of P3,000 per year after six (6) months of employment with increase thereon depending on the approved GAA for the year subject to fund availability but not to exceed the DBM-approved amount for the current year. (tax exempt) a.10 GSIS Insurance - RA 8291 mandatorily covers under GSIS contractual personnel in government service. a.11 Employees’ Compensation Insurance Premium (ECIP) of P30.00 per month for each employee, paid for by the employer. a.12 MEDICARE of P37.50 per employee with the employer paying an equal amount. a.13 PAGIBIG - P100.00 per month employee’s share; P100.,00 per month, employer’s share. a.14 Per Diem/Travel/Meals/Transportation Allowances Cost of official travel expenses shall fall within the limits authorized in the Financial Manual. 3.5.3 Leave of Absence Section 4, rule XVI on Leave of Absence of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of EO No. 292 states that “ Employees hired on a contractual basis are not entitled to vacation and sick leave benefits. Employment contract shall not provide for such leave benefits”. However, the EU Court of Auditors has allowed the granting of such benefit to Programme personnel subject Page 15 UDP Personnel Manual to the following provisions of the IA/EC-approved guidelines on Staff Leave: a) Vacation Leave 1) All contractural employees can avail of fifteen (15) working days vacation leave per annum. The purpose of vacation leave is to safeguard the health and welfare of employees who should therefore be encouraged to use this leave. 2) After three (3) months of continuous service, all employees shall qualify to go on vacation leave under pro-rata basis earning 1.25 days per month computed retroactive the first month of service. 3) Vacation leave shall be scheduled by each section/division duly approved by the Programme Co-Directors or their designates. Scheduling shall be done in such a way that it does not hamper operations, thus, it should be distributed with utmost consideration of work to be done without sacrificing individual needs or convenience. 4) For purposes of efficient utilization of leave, scheduling should ideally be done using three (3) to five (5) days at a time. It may not always be possible to take fifteen (15) days at a time due to work requirements. This shall be a decision of the Programme Co-Directors or their designates, upon the recommendation of the Section/Division Chief. 5) Applications for leave using the prescribed Leave Application Form should be submitted at least seven (7) days before effectivity. In an emergency, vacation leave may be taken in short notice duly approved by the Programme Co-Directors or their designates before going on leave. 6) If, in the event of sickness or emergency an employee is not able to submit a leave application, then every effort must be made to inform the office within 24 hours after the onset of leave through a letter, telephone message or via co-employees of the anticipated length of absence. On return to work, the employee should complete the leave application retrospectively. 7) Applications for leave shall be received and recorded (when leave is duly approved) by the Personnel Officer. It shall become part of the 201 file. 8) A semi-annual and annual leave summary shall be maintained by the Personnel Officer for administrative purposes. 9) All claims for payment of leave benefit should be supported by the approved application for leave and a properly completed Daily Time Record (Form 48) with the dates of leave reflected therein. Page 16 UDP Personnel Manual 10) The Personnel Officer who monitors/controls leave credits shall prepare a separate payroll for payment of leave credits every 15th and end of the month. Leave pay claims will be paid on the same day that the GoP payroll is paid. 11) Vacation leave should be taken during the year. Unused leave credits can not be monetized and shall be automatically forfeited upon the start of the following year. b) c) Sick Leave 1) All contractural employees can avail of fifteen (15) days sick leave per annum. Sick leave is not an absolute entitlement and applies in cases of sickness only. 2) Application for sick leave filed in advance, or exceeding three (3) days, shall be accompanied by a medical certificate. In case medical consultation was not availed of, an affidavit should be executed by the applicant. 3) Unused sick leave during the year shall be automatically forfeited upon the start of the following year. Unused sick leave credits cannot be monetized. 4) Items 2 and 6 to 10 of the guidelines for vacation leave shall likewise apply to sick leave. Maternity Leave Entitlement to this benefit shall be in consonance with the provisions of issuances by the Civil Service Commission. Under the government procedures on maternity leave, women in government service who have rendered an aggregate of two or more years of service shall be entitled to maternity leave of 60 days with full pay. For those who have rendered less than 2 years at the time of leave, the computation of the payment of leave shall be proportionate to the length of service rendered by the employee. (Refer to MC No. 17, s. 1991 and other CSC Circulars) Supporting papers required before processing payment of the maternity leave shall be the following: 1) 2) Approved application for maternity leave Doctor’s certificate of the probable date of delivery. Page 17 UDP Personnel Manual 3) 4) Office clearance (provisional) Daily Time Record reflecting the period of ML. Other provisions on leave of absence - d) 1) Leave of absence exceeding the authorized vacation, sick and maternity leave during a calendar year shall be treated as an absence or leave without pay. This will only be granted at the discretion of the Programme Co-Directors and if exceeding thirty (30) days, shall need the approval of the Department of Agriculture. 2) An application for leave of absence for thirty (30) calendar days or more shall be accompanied by a provisional clearance from money and property accountability. 3) An employee who is absent without approved leave shall not be entitled to receive his/her salary corresponding to the period of the unauthorized leave of absence. Emergency Leave As it implies, this is resorted to when the employee needs to absent herself/himself from work for an urgent, personal reason. The emergency leave is classified as vacation leave, the difference being the very short notice given to the appropriate authority/ies in taking leave from work. If, due to circumstances, it is not possible to seek the approval prior to the leave, every effort shall be made to inform Management to make it aware of the whereabouts of the employee. The ALA shall be submitted immediately upon returning to work, for a retrospective approval of the leave. 3.6 Other Personnel Actions 3.6.1 Promotion - a. It is the advancement of an employee from one position to another with an increase in duties and responsibilities as authorized by law, and is usually accompanied by an increase in salary. The comparative degree of competence and qualification of employees shall be determined by the extent to which they meet the requirements at the time of the appointment: a.1 a.2 a.3 Performance - this shall be based on the two performance ratings immediately preceding the movement of the employee. No employee shall be considered for promotion unless his/her performance rating is at least satisfactory. Education and Training - these shall include educational background and successful completion of training courses, scholarships, training grants and others. Such education and training must be relevant to the duties of the position to be filled. Experience and Outstanding Accomplishments - these shall include occupational Page 18 a.4 a.5 b. UDP Personnel Manual history, work experience and accomplishments worthy of special commendation. Physical Characteristics and Personality Traits - these refer to the physical fitness, attitude and personality traits of the individual which must have bearing on the position to be filled. Potential - this takes into account the employee’s capability not only to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of the position to be filled but also those of higher and more responsible positions. Promotion Board b.1 Composition - To ensure objectivity in promotion, a Selection and Promotion Board is established to evaluate contenders to various position in the Programme. The SPB structure is as discussed in Item 3.4.1 of this Manual. b.2 Functions i) The SPB shall be responsible for implementing the formal screening procedure and criteria adopted by the Programme for the evaluation of candidates for promotion, fairly and consistently. ii) The SPB shall determine en banc the list of employees recommended for promotion from which the appointing authority may choose the employee to be promoted. In preparing the list, the Board shall see to it that the qualifications of employees recommended are comparatively at par and that they are the best qualified from among the contenders. b.3 Factors for Promotion The following criteria/factors for promotion and the equivalent percentage weight, shall serve as basis in the comparative evaluation of contenders to vacant positions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Performance Educational Attainment Training Experience Potential Physical Characteristics & Personality Traits = = = = = 35% 15% 5% 35% 5% = 5% -----------100 Total Percentage = Other intangible factors shall likewise be considered by the members of the Page 19 UDP Personnel Manual Promotions Board in the evaluation of contenders to the vacant positions. These should however, be indicated in the minutes of the deliberations for the vacant position. In filling supervisory positions, the SPB shall develop a criteria for managership and leadership which shall constitute one of the instruments for selection of candidates for promotion. A candidate recommended for promotion may not necessarily be the highest ranking among the contenders for the vacancy provided he/she meets the minimum requirements of the position. With everything else considered, an employee with the longer residency in the Programme may be given preference over the one who has been employed for a shorter period of time. b.4 Procedures 1) The head of division/section raises a request to fill-up a vacancy. The request is forwarded to the Co-Directors for approval. 2) The approved request is forwarded by the Co-Directors’ Secretary to the Personnel Officer who will prepare the necessary Announcement of Vacancy and oversee the circulation of such announcement within the Programme. The announcement shall contain the job description/terms of reference and specifications/qualification standards of the vacant position. 3) Applications received within the deadline of submission shall be reviewed by the PO as to compliance to both the qualification, based on QS and the following documentary requirements: - letter application updated Personal Date Sheet/ Form 212 Copy of the latest performance appraisal Accomplished Potential Assessment Form 4) Those who meet the minimum requirements of the position shall be notified of the schedule of interview with the SPB by the PO. At the same time, the pertinent information of each qualified contender shall be presented in the Selection and Promotion Board Summary of scores preparatory to the deliberation of the SPB. 5) The SPB will interview all applicants as scheduled and deliberate on the qualifications and fitness of these applicants to the position. The SPB shall make a short list of the contenders, for submission to the Co-Directors, together Page 20 UDP Personnel Manual with the Minutes and other relevant documents. 6) Upon receipt of the papers from the SPB, the Co-Directors will review and select from among the short listed candidates the employee to be promoted. The concerned personnel shall be advised of this decision and shall be asked to comply with the other documents, following the requirements of the CSC for promotion, for submission to that office for processing of appointment. 7) If, as agreed between the Co-Directors, the short listed candidates still lack the suitable qualifications to effectively discharge the functions of the position, the documents will be returned to the SPB through the Personnel Officer, who will in turn circularize the vacancy externally, to invite other applicants. 3.6.2 Transfer - It is a movement from one position to another which is of equivalent rank, level or salary without break in service involving the issuance of an appointment. a. It is the policy of the Programme to encourage employees to achieve their career ambitions and interests within the organization. Experience in a position is a valuable asset to the organization, but there may be cases where transfers offer better opportunities. b. Unless demonstrably inappropriate, the head of the division/section concerned and the employee should be informed in advance of a proposed transfer. c. A transfer may be requested by an employee in writing addressed to the Programme CoDirectors for the attention of the Personnel Officer. An employee requesting transfer would normally discuss it with the immediate supervisor, but there may be circumstances where that would not be appropriate. d. The result of any transfer decision shall be discussed by the Personnel Officer with the employee. 3.6.3 Demotion - Is the movement from one position to another involving the issuance of an appointment with diminution in duties, responsibilities, status or rank which may or may not involve reduction in salary. Demotion shall only be made possible under the following circumstances: a. that the employee was identified, as per his/her performance evaluation on result, to be incompetent in his present job/tasks; b. any misdemeanor which the Co-Directors may deem punishable by the above-mentioned action; c. upon the request of the employee, as expressed in writing, for reasons acceptable to the Page 21 UDP Personnel Manual Co-Directors. The written request shall at the same time serve as a waiver on the part of the employee, to the higher position he/she voluntarily wants to give up. 3.6.4 Separation - It is a voluntary or involuntary termination of employment. a. Voluntary separation happens when at his/her own volition, an employee tenders his/her resignation within the contract period and is accepted by the Co-Directors. b. Involuntary termination of services may occur in any of the following instances: b.1 b.2 b.3 b.4 b.5 b.6 b.7 b.8 As a penalty for breach of discipline according to the provisions of Rule XIV of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of EO No. 292 and other pertinent rules of the Civil Service Commission and those issued by the Programme. Serious breach of the provisions of the personnel or other Programme manuals. Filing of candidacy for an elective position. Acceptance of employment outside, unless expressly granted by the Programme. As a result of a poor performance evaluation in one rating period. As a result of two successive fair/below average performance evaluation. As a result of the abolition of the plantilla position by the DBM. When the service of the contractual are no longer required on the basis of a notice of non-renewal issued by the Programme 30 days before effectivity. The Civil Service Commission must be informed in the event of a termination for contractual personnel. 3.6.5 Procedures in Resigning from the Programme a. An employee must file a letter of resignation addressed to the Programme CoDirectors thirty (30) days before its effective date; b. A letter of acceptance shall be issued to the personnel concerned after which, a clearance shall be given to him/her provided he/she is free from any administrative case and/or accountability; c. After issuing an office clearance to the personnel concerned, a separation pay which consists of his/her last salary, shall be given. 3.6.6 Documentary Requirements as a Result of Separation from the Programme The following requirements shall be submitted/complied with if an employee is separated from the Programme as a result of resignation, termination, non-renewal of contract or transfer to another agency: a. Approved application for terminal leave Page 22 UDP Personnel Manual b. Clearance from cash, property, work and documentary accountability c. Letter of Resignation/Request for Transfer (if applicable) d. Acceptance of Resignation/Approval of Request by Programme Co-Directors e. Surrender of Programme ID Card, Health Care Card. In case of loss, a notarized affidavit of loss shall be submitted. f. Submission of Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of the last day of employment in the Programme. 3.7 Training and Staff Development 3.7.1 Operating Policies a. The Staff Development Programme shall not be viewed as a reward for good performance but rather, as a tool to assist in the professional and personal advancement of the staff. b. The Programme shall adopt the Integrated Human Resource Planning and Development System (IHRPDS) of the CSC as a framework based on the up-to-date personnel data and information system, to rationalize all human resource management practices and processes. The operation of the IHRPDS shall be the shared responsibility and accountability of the Programme staff at all levels. The PO/Human Resource Management Officer shall coordinate all efforts and activities in its implementation. b.1 b.2 b.3 Employees who have been with the Programme for at least six (6) months may be considered for local scholarship, study grant and/or training programs. The Personnel Section, in collaboration with the Technical operations unit, shall review recommendations for staff training/seminar/workshop/study grant. The final recommendation shall be forwarded to the Co-Directors for approval. Attendance to training/seminar/workshop/study grant shall be contingent on the following conditions: 1) when the activity shall mean enhancement of the trainee’s skills and educational knowledge; 2) when the activity shall mean acquisition of new or additional technique or skill in line with the employee’s field or expertise; 3) when the activity shall satisfy the needed requirement for updating and renewing licenses as required by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC); 4) when the activity shall obviously benefit the employee in terms of status, contacts and influence in furtherance of his/her career and which, eventually, will redound to the benefit of the Programme. b.4 A grantee who resigns, voluntarily retires, or is separated from the Programme for Page 23 b.5 c. Recreational and social activities. The Programme is supportive of providing reasonable recreational facilities and social activities as a way of fostering a congenial atmosphere for staff members and providing venues for relaxation away from work for as long as: c.1 c.2 c.3 d. these activities are undertaken after completion of the required work; project costs are reasonable staff members are prepared to support these activities, both in terms of giving time and effort and in sharing the costs of these activities. Performance Appraisal. The Programme shall come up with an appropriate evaluation system which shall be integrated into the IHRPDS as a tool to enable employees to improve performance and assess their professional growth including determining the potentials and development needs of individual employees. It shall incorporate the following minimum requirements as called for by the CSC: d.1 d.2 d.3 d.4 3.8 UDP Personnel Manual reasons within his/her control prior to the completion of the mandatory rendition of service to the Programme as a condition to the availment of a study/scholarship grant/training as stipulated in the contract, shall reimburse the expenses incurred, to the Programme. If the grant is on official time, the total amount to be refunded shall include salaries, allowances, fees, and other expenses incurred during the period of study/training. If the attendance to the training or schooling is after office hours, the total amount to be reimbursed shall not include salaries. Books purchased out of Programme funds shall be surrendered by the grantee to the Programme upon completion/termination of the study/training. Such books/reference materials shall become the property of the Programme. It shall provide for the identification of the outputs as well as the job-related behaviours of the position/functions and the corresponding performance standards which shall be mutually agreed upon between the supervisor and the subordinates. It shall provide mechanisms by which an employee shall be currently advised of his/her progress in accomplishing his/her assignments. Supervisors shall be given opportunity by the System to make comments and recommendations regarding employee’s strengths and weaknesses which may be instrumental in furthering his/her career, or identifying constraints that may impede his/her development. Performance evaluation shall be done every six months ending on June 30 and December 31 of every year. However, if the organizational needs require a shorter or longer period, the minimum appraisal period shall be at least 90 days or three months. No appraisal shall be longer than one year. Grievance Machinery Page 24 UDP Personnel Manual 3.8.1 Operating Procedures a. Definition of terms a.1 a.2 a.3 Complaint -an employee’s expressed (written or spoken) feelings of dissatis-faction with some aspects of his/her working conditions, relationships or status which are outside his/her control. This does not include those involving disciplinary actions, which are governed by separate rules. Grievance -a complaint in writing which has, in the first instance and in the employee’s opinion, been ignored, overridden or dropped without due consideration. Grievance Procedure - the method of determining and finding the best way to remedy the specific cause or causes of the complaint or grievance. b. A Grievance Committee shall be established to be composed of the following: b.1 For complaints/grievances existing between and among individual employee and supervisor/management: - c. Functions of the Grievance Committee: c.1 c.2 d. one (1) member of top management or a representative to act as Chairman one (1) higher supervisor except the one being complained of one (1) member of the rank and file. To hear/evaluate complaints and cases lodged against a Programme personnel up to the section head level, by another employee /staff member/management; To submit written findings and recommendations to the Programme Co-Directors, for disposition. Grievance Procedure - In the resolution of conflicts within the Programme, the following procedures shall be observed in sequential order: d.1 d.2 d.3 Oral discussion -A complaint shall be presented orally in the first instance to the employee’s immediate supervisor who shall within three (3) days from the date of presentation, inform the employee orally of his/her decision. Grievance in writing- If the employee is not satisfied with the decision of the immediate supervisor, he/she may submit his/her grievance in writing through his/her immediate supervisor, to the next higher officer or official who shall, within five days from the date of receipt of the written grievance, inform in writing the employee through the immediate supervisor, of his/her decision. Appeal to the Programme Co-Directors- If the employee is not satisfied with prior decisions relative to his/her grievance, he/she may submit, through channels, his/her grievance in writing to the agency head, who may refer it to a grievance committee Page 25 d.4 UDP Personnel Manual constituted for the purpose. The Committee shall come up with a decision within 10 days of receipt of the written grievance. Appeal to the Civil Service Commission - If the complainant is still not satisfied with the decision of the Co-Directors he/she may file the appeal with the CSC Office which has jurisdiction over his/her case. e. The staff shall refrain from using the bulletin boards, flyers, the grapevine or anonymous letters, as a sounding board for their complaints and/or grievances. In return, management and senior staff should make themselves available in hearing out genuine complaints/grievances of the employees and of finding ways to resolve the situations. f. Basis In the discharge of its functions, the Committee shall adhere to the applicable provisions of Chapter 7,Sec. 50 on the Summary Proceedings of Book V of EO 292, Rule XII of the Rules Implementing Book V of EO 292 and Other Pertinent Civil Service Laws. 3.9 Code Of Conduct and Ethical Standards 3.9.1 Operating Policies a. The conduct of personnel in the service of the Programme shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees issued by the Civil Service Commission. b. Conflict of Interest Section 1.a. of Rule IX on Conflict of Interest and Divestment of the Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees provides that “ An official or employee shall avoid conflict of interest at all times”. Conflict of interest occurs when the official or employee is: b.1 b.2 b.3 b.4 b.5 b.6 a substantial stockholder; or a member of the Board of Directors; or an officer of the corporation; or an owner or has a substantial interest in a business; or a partner in a partnership; and when the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights and duties therein, are opposed to, or are affected by the faithful performance of official duty. Page 26 UDP Personnel Manual All members of the staff therefore are under obligation to declare in writing to Programme Management any interests they have in, or personal, family or business relationships with, any supplier ( past, present and future) of goods and services to the Programme. Where conflict of interest occurs, the employee is obliged to resign from the private business within thirty (30) days from assumption of office or divest himself/herself of his/her share holdings or interests in the business within sixty (60) from such assumption. For those who are already in the service and a conflict of interest arises, the official or employee must either resign or divest himself/herself of said interests within the periods herein provided, reckoned from the date when the conflict of interest had arisen. c. Practice of Profession The practice of profession by Programme personnel shall be subject to approval by the Co-Directors. In acting on the request, the following conditions shall be taken into account: c.1 c.1 c.1 the practice shall not be during office hours; the practice will not be in conflict or tend to conflict with the official functions of the employee; the practice shall not entail the use of Programme resources in any form whatsoever. 3.10 Discipline 3.10.1 Operating Policies a. The Programme shall create a Fact-Finding Committee that will look into administrative complaints filed against any of its personnel. It shall be convened as needed, to gather relevant information/documentary evidence and review the same, conduct hearings and submit recommendation for the disposition of the Co-Directors. The basic composition of the Committee shall be the same as that of the Grievance Committee. The membership may be expanded to include other members of the staff who, in the opinion of the Programme Management, would contribute to the early resolution of the case at hand. b. No action shall be taken on an anonymous complaint unless there is obvious truth or merit to the allegations set forth in the complaint. c. The complaint to be given due course should be written in clear, simple and concise language so as to apprise the respondent of the nature of the charge against him/her and Page 27 UDP Personnel Manual to enable him/her to prepare his/her defence. The complaint should be under oath. 3.10.2 Basis of Disciplinary Action All actions, activities and/or transactions in the pursuance of the duties and responsibilities of Programme personnel, done either singly or collectively, shall be governed by the applicable provisions of the following issuances: a. Rule XIV of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 292 and Other Pertinent Civil Service Laws b. Rules Implementing the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees c. CSC Memorandum Circular No. 14, s. 1991 re Dress Code Prescribed for all Government Officials and Employees d. Policies, rules and regulations issued by Programme Management and the subsequent amendments. ooo000ooo Page 28 UDP Personnel Manual SUMMARY OF FORMS USED FORM PAGE Request to Fill-Up Vacancy Selection and Promotion Board Summary of Scores Personal Data Sheet Certification re: Hiring of Personnel Daily Time Record Certificate of Clearance Permission Slip Certificate of Entrance to Duty Application of Leave of Absence Report of Leaves, Absences and Tardiness 29 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao REQUEST TO FILL-UP VACANCY Page 29 UDP Personnel Manual Date POSITION/TITLE/S : DIVISION/SECTION : JUSTIFICATION : DATE SERVICES REQUIRED : REQUESTED BY: RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: Unit/Section Head Department/Division Head APPROVED DISAPPROVED DUE TO __________________________________ ___________________ ___________________ Programme Co-Directors Page 30 UDP Personnel Manual See separate file – Form-SPB Page 31 UDP Personnel Manual EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao PERSONAL BIO DATA 1. SURNAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME 2. SEX Male Female 3. CIVIL STATUS Single Widow/er Married Separated 4. IF MARRIED, WRITE MAIDEN NAME 5. NAME OF SPOUSE 6. TAXPAYER’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 7. CITIZENSHIP 8. DATE OF BIRTH 9. PLACE OF BIRTH 10.HEIGHT (meters) 11.WEIGHT (kilos) 12.ADDRESS 13.TELEPHONE NUMBER 14.NAME OF FATHER 16.CHILDREN PLACE OF BIRTH NAME 15.NAME OF MOTHER AGE PLACE OF BIRTH NAME AGE (Continue on separate sheet, if necessary) 17.EDUCATION NAME OF SCHOOL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY DEGREE/UNITS EARNED INCLUSIVE DATES OF ATTENDANCE HONORS RECEIVED ELEMENTARY SECONDARY VOCATIONAL COLLEGE POST GRADUATE (Continue on separate sheet, if necessary) Page 32 UDP Personnel Manual 18.CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY/BOARD/BAR DATE OF EXAMINATION RATING PLACE OF EXAM. (Continue on separate sheet, if necessary) 19.RECORD OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING,STUDY AND SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS(Accredited by the CSC) TRAINING COURSES PERIOD OF TRAINING NO. OF TRAINING HOURS CONDUCTED BY 20.SERVICE RECORD (include experience outside government service) INCLUSIVE DATES POSITION AGENCY SALARY STATUS OF APPOINTMENT (continue on separate sheet, if necessary) 21.SPECIAL SKILLS 22.OTHER QUALIFICATIONS (include membership in related associations, hobbies, etc.) (continue on separate sheet, if necessary) 23.Are you related within the 3rd degree of consanguinity or affinity to the appointing or recommending authority (fourth degree for career employees in Local Government Unit or to the chief of bureau or office, or to the person who has immediate supervision over you in the office, Bureau or Department you are to be appointed? YES NO If YES, Give particulars. 24.Have you ever been convicted for violating any law, decree, ordinance or regulations any court or tribunal? YES NO . Have you ever been convicted for any breach or infraction by a military tribunal or authority, or found guilty of an administrative offense? YES NO . If your answer is YES to any question, give particulars. Page 33 UDP Personnel Manual 25.Do you have any pending administrative/criminal case? If you have any, give particulars. 7.Have you ever been a candidate in a National or Local Election (Except Brgy. Election) YES NO . If YES, give particulars. 28. REFERENCES (Persons not related by consanguinity or affinity to applicant/appointee) NAME ADDRESS I declare under the penalties of perjury that the answers given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Community Tax Certifucate No. at Issued on Issued Signature Right Thumbmark Date Accomplished Page 34 UDP Personnel Manual See separate file – Form-Cert Page 35 UDP Personnel Manual EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao DAILY TIME RECORD A.M. DAY Arrival Departur e P.M. Arrival UNDERTIME Departur e Hours Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 29 30 31 I certify on my honour that the above are true and correct report of work Performed, record of which was made daily at the time of arrival and departure from office. ________________________ Signature ______________________________________________________ Verified as to the prescribed office hours. ________________________ In-Charge Page 36 UDP Personnel Manual EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE Date of Application:_______________________ Type of Clearance: Provisional Terminal TO: THE PROGRAMME DIRECTORS: This is to apply for clearance from money, property and other accountabilities. It is understood that I will be answerable for accountabilities that are established as a result of an audit by proper authorities, after this clearance is issued. Name of Applicant: ______________________________ Office/Unit/Division: _____________________________ Status of Employment: _______________ Position: _________________________ Salary: __________________________ PURPOSE: Vacation / Sick Leave exceeding 30 days Effective Date: _____________________ Termination of Contract Resignation: __________________________ Maternity Leave Effective Date: ______________ Transfer to another Agency Terminal Leave for the period : ____________________ Date of separation from the Programme: ______________________ ________________________________ Signature of Applicant Page 37 UDP Personnel Manual CLEARED AS TO: I. Money Accountabilities (Cash Advances, Loan, Disallowance, Financial Record, etc.)except as stated below: II. __________________________________ _____________________________________ CASHIER CHIEF ACCOUNTANT Property, Records and other Non-Cash Accountabilities except as stated below: III. _________________________________ _____________________________________ SUPPLY OFFICER ADMIN. OFFICER Personnel (Files, Leave of Absence, DTRs, etc.): Last day of service: ________________________ Last day of leave with pay: __________________ _________________________________ PERSONNEL OFFICER IV. NO PENDING Administrative and/or criminal case filed per records of this Office: ____________________________________ CHIEF, FINANCE AND ADMIN. DIVISION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL: APPROVED: ___________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ SUPERVISOR PROGRAMME CO-DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Date of Clearance: ____________________________ ________________________________ PROGRAMME CO- Valid until: EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao PERSONNEL PERMISSION SLIP Date: Permission is hereby requested to leave the Office on: Official Business Personal Business Destination/s : ___________________________________________________________ Page 38 UDP Personnel Manual ___________________________________________________________ Purpose/s : ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Estimated Time of Departure from Office : AM/PM Estimated Time of Return to Office : AM/PM Requested by: Approved: _____________________________ Name and Signature of Employee ________________________________ Programme Co-Directors/Division Chief EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao CERTIFICATE OF ENTRANCE TO DUTY This is to certify that _____________________________________________ who has been hired to the position of ______________________________________ has actually reported to work on ___________________________. Page 39 UDP Personnel Manual This certification is issued as one of the requirements for the first salary payment Of the above-named employee. Issued this __________ day of _______________, 20___ in _______________ ______________________. ___________________________ Programme Co-Directors EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao APPLICATION FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE Date Filed __________________ Page 40 UDP Personnel Manual DIVISION/ZONE OFFICE POSITION NAME (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) DETAILS OF APPLICATION A. TYPES OF LEAVE Vacation Others (Specify) B. NUMBER OF WORKING DAYS APPLIED FOR dates: ______________ Sick C. WHERE LEAVE WILL BE SPENT W/in the Phil. in Hospital Abroad Outpatient D. COMMUTATION Requested Not Requested Inclusive ________________________ Signature of applicant ACTION ON APPLICATION A. CERTIFICATION OF LEAVE CREDITS As of Vacation: Sick : ____________ __________________ Personnel Officer B. RECOMMENDATION Approved W/Pay W/Out Pay Disapproved due to: ____ ____________ Date B. BALANCE as of Vacation Leave: _________________ Sick Leave : ___________________ ______________________ Section/Division Chief __________ Date __________________________________ Programme Co-Directors Date: _______________ .EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao ________________________________ ________________________________ Page 41 UDP Personnel Manual REPORT OF LEAVES, ABSENCES AND TARDINESS For the Payroll Period: _______________ Date:_________________ EMPLOYEE NAME No. of Days Prepared by: _________________________ Personnel Officer No. of Hours Corresponding Amount REMARKS Noted: _______________________ FAD Chief Page 42 UDP Personnel Manual EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the services of the persons named herein have been hired by the Programme to the position, rate of pay and duration of services as indicated below: NAME ENTRANCE TO DUTY POSITION/OFFICE DESIGNATION RATE OF PAY CONTRACT FROM CONTRACT TO This is to certify further that contract of the said personnel are on file at the Personnel Section. Issued this day of _________________________ Personnel Officer ,20 in . Noted by: ___________________________ FAD Chief Page 34 UDP Personnel Manual EUROPEAN UNION - PHILIPPINES Department of Agriculture Upland Development Programme in Southern Mindanao SELECTION and PROMOTION BOARD SUMMARY OF SCORES POSITION : GRADE : Q. S. : PARTICULARS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TRAINING N A M E O F : : : A P P L I C A N T AGE PRESENT ADDRESS (HOME) PERFORMANCE (35%) EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (15%) TRAINING ( 5%) EXPERIENCE (35%) POTENTIAL ( 5%) PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS And PERSONALITY TRAITS ( 5%) RECOMMENDEE TO VACANT POSITION : SUBMITTED BY: Chairperson FAD Chief Employees’ Representative Division /Province where vacancy exits Page 30