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The Official Web Site of the Philippine Civil Service Commission
Office for Legal Affairs
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS OF OLA:
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 Investigation/Litigation
 
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 Conduct fact-finding investigation;
 
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 Investigate cases affecting the functions of the Commission, and
 
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 Represent the Commission in cases pending, with the regular court or other tribunals.
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 Original Jurisdiction
 
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 Prosecute administrative disciplinary cases filed directly or instituted by the Civil Service Commission.
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 Liason and Legal Assistance
 
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 Render counseling services and other assistance to the transacting public and to the other Offices of the Commission;
 
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 Disseminate opinions and rulings of the Commission in coordination with Regional and Field Offices;
 
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 Represent employees of the Commission who are charged before the Courts or other tribunal with alleged offenses committed in connection with the performance of their duties; and
 
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 Render comments and recommendations on proposed legislation or bills affecting the Civil Service.
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 Appellate Jurisdiction
 
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 Evaluate and act on administrative disciplinary cases brought on appeal to the Commission;
 
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 Evaluate and act on cases involving decisions of agency heads involving personnel actions; and
 
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 Evaluate and act on cases brought on appeal involving disapproved appointments or any action/decision made by Civil Service Regional or Field Offices.
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 Special Task Force
 
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 Fast track resolution of cases that needs immediate action/decision from the Commission; and
 
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 Investigate complaints against Commission officials and employees.
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 Research
 
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 Conduct research on legal issues brought before the Commission;
 
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 Undertake legal studies relevant to the Civil Service;
 
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 Serves as the training arm of the Office for Legal Affairs; and
 
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 Conduct training/seminars/workshops to officials and employees of the Commissions and of other agencies pertaining to legal matters
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 Administrative
 
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 Provide administrative support services like records management, personnel concerns, etc.

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