In CSC Resolution No. 93-1857 dated May 20, 1993, the Commission ruled that persons aged 65 years old and above may still be appointed to primarily confidential positions but shall not be entitled to additional retirement benefits.

To properly implement the abovestated policy, the following guidelines are hereby adopted:

1.      A person who have not yet retired but already in the career service who is appointed to a co-terminous position prior to reaching the age of 65 years, may continue in said position and be entitled to retirement benefits for services under the said co-terminous position.

2.      A person aged 65 years old and above, who has previously retired from government service or who is joining the government service for the first time or who is being reemployed may be appointed to a primarily confidential position but his services shall no longer give rise to retirement benefits. The status of such an appointment shall be co-terminous-temporary.

This Circular hereby amends Item No. 1 of CSC MC No. 37, s. 1992 insofar as appointment to primarily confidential position is concerned.

This MC shall take effect immediately after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Adopted: 7 Sept. 1993

(Sgd.) PATRICIA A. STO. TOMAS
Chairman