OPM reassures managers of ‘existing right' to make their own decisions
Managers in the civil service are being reassured of their right to make their own decisions, after recent controversy over the role of elected officials in the administration of the public services.
According to a memo from the Office of the President of the Philippines (OPM), the government “has no intention of interfering with the existing rights” of civil servants and managers to “make their own decisions”.
The memo was issued in response to concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and other groups about the role of elected officials in the administration of the public services.
The CBCP had expressed concern that the government was overstepping its authority by appointing elected officials to positions in the public services, and that this was eroding the autonomy of civil servants and managers.
However, the OPM's memo reassures managers that they have the “existing right” to make their own decisions, and that the government “will not interfere with this right”.
The memo states that the government “is committed to respecting the autonomy” of civil servants and managers, and that it will “not tolerate any attempts to undermine the existing rights” of these individuals.
In a statement, the OPM said that the government “values the contribution” of civil servants and managers to the delivery of public services, and that it will “continue to support” them in their work.
The controversy over the role of elected officials in the administration of the public services is part of a broader debate about the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.
Some lawmakers have argued that the government should be more transparent about its decision-making processes, while others have complained that elected officials are being given too much power over the administration of public services.
The OPM's memo is seen as an attempt to reassure managers and civil servants that the government is committed to respecting their autonomy and not interfering with their decision-making powers.
“We will not interfere with the existing rights of civil servants and managers to make their own decisions. We are committed to respecting the autonomy of these individuals and will not tolerate any attempts to undermine their existing rights.”
Author's note: The OPM's memo is an attempt to reassure managers and civil servants that the government is committed to respecting their autonomy and decision-making powers. However, the controversy over the role of elected officials in the administration of public services is likely to continue, with some lawmakers arguing that the government should be more transparent about its decision-making processes.
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