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Organizational
Structure. Any provision of law to the
contrary notwithstanding and within the limits of their respective appropriations as
authorized in this Act, the Constitutional Commissions and Offices enjoying fiscal
autonomy are authorized to formulate and implement the organizational structures of their
respective offices, to fix and determine the salaries, allowances, and other benefits of
their personnel, and whenever public interest so requires, make adjustments in the
personal services itemization including, but not limited to, the transfer of item or
creation of new positions in their respective offices: PROVIDED, That officers and
employees whose positions are affected by such reorganization or adjustments shall be
granted retirement gratuities and separation pay in accordance with existing laws, which
shall be payable from any unexpended balance of, or savings in the appropriations of their
respective offices: PROVIDED, FURTHER, That the implementation hereof shall be in
accordance with salary rates, allowances and other benefits authorized under R.A. Nos.
6758 and 6686, as amended by R.A. No. 8441, and other compensation standardization laws. |
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Use of Savings. The Constitutional Commissions and Offices
enjoying fiscal autonomy are hereby authorized to use savings in their respective
appropriations for: (a) printing and/or publication of decisions,
resolutions, and training information materials; (b)
repair, maintenance and improvement of central and regional offices, facilities and
equipment; (c)
purchase of books, journals, periodicals and equipment; (d) necessary
expenses for the employment of temporary, contractual and casual employees; (e) payment
of extraordinary and miscellaneous expenses, commutable representation and transportation
allowances, and fringe benefits for their officials and employees as may be authorized by
law; and (f)
other official purposes, subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. |