Republic Act
Approved December 20, 2011

Republic Act No. 10156

An act conferring upon members of the sangguniang bayan, sangguniang panlungsod and sangguniang panlalawigan, the appropriate civil service eligibility under certain circumstances, and for other purposes

An Act Conferring upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan, The Appropriate Civil Service Eligibility Under Certain Circumstances, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

This Act confers civil service eligibility to members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan based on years of service and educational qualifications, establishes implementing rules, defines coverage, repeals inconsistent laws, and specifies effectivity.

  • Eligibility equivalent to Career Service Professional Eligibility for members with nine years of service and a bachelor’s degree.
  • Eligibility equivalent to Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility for members with six years of service and at least 72 units in any baccalaureate program.
  • CSC and DILG to promulgate implementing rules within 90 days.
  • Act covers members elected after the Local Government Code of 1991.
  • Repeals laws inconsistent with the Act.
  • Effectivity 15 days after publication.
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Republic Act
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[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10156, December 20, 2011 ]

AN ACT CONFERRING UPON MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD AND SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, THE APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility

An eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility is hereby conferred upon a member of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan who has served for an aggregate period of nine (9) years in office: Provided, That such member must be a holder of a bachelors degree.

A member who has served for an aggregate period of six (6) years shah be granted an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility: Provided, That such member shall have at least earned seventy-two (72) units in any baccalaureate degree program: Provided, finally, That the eligibility granted under this section shall be considered appropriate for second and first level positions in the career service respectively, except those which require qualifications in skills or trade test and/or requiring board examinations and other special eligibilities provided under special laws.

Section 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.

Section 3. Coverage

This Act shall cover all members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan who have been elected after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991.

Section 4. Repealing Clause

All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

Section 5. Effectivity

This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,

| (Sgd.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. Speaker of the House of Representatives | (Sgd.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE President of the Senate |

This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2946 and House Bill No. 4357 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on October 10, 2011 and October 12, 2011, respectively.

MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP

Secretary General

EMMA LIRIO REYES

Secretary of the Senate House of Representatives

Approved: December 20, 2011

BENIGNO SIMEON C. AQUINO III

President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.