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RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT
I. POLICY STATEMENT
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The Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP) system of the Local Government Unit of Iligan City shall govern the manner by which vacant positions are identified, published, applied for, evaluated, selected, and filled in accordance with the principle of merit and fitness, and in compliance with the Constitution, the Local Government Code of 1991, Civil Service laws, rules, standards, and other applicable issuances. The Civil Service Commission recognizes RSP as one of the four core HRM systems under PRIME-HRM, while the Local Government Code provides for a personnel selection board in every province, city, and municipality to assist the local chief executive in the selection of personnel.
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II. PURPOSE
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These guidelines are issued to establish a fair, transparent, systematic, and lawful process for the recruitment, selection, and placement of personnel in LGU Iligan City. Specifically, they aim to ensure that vacant positions are filled by qualified and competent individuals; that all applicants are given equal opportunity to compete; that personnel decisions are based on objective standards and the needs of the service; and that all appointments and placement actions are properly documented and compliant with Civil Service requirements. The CSC’s RSP framework under PRIME-HRM is intended precisely to strengthen agency systems and practices in these areas.
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III. SCOPE
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These guidelines shall apply to all recruitment, selection, and placement actions for vacant positions in LGU Iligan City that are subject to Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, including original appointments, promotions, transfers, reemployment, and other lawful personnel movements that require evaluation and selection. They shall be observed by the CHRMO, Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board or Personnel Selection Board, department heads, recommending officials, and all concerned offices and applicants. The legal basis for the personnel selection board in LGUs is found in the Local Government Code.
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IV. DEFINITION OF RSP
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Recruitment, Selection, and Placement refers to the human resource management system through which an agency attracts qualified applicants, evaluates them against approved qualification and competency standards, recommends the most suitable candidates, and places the selected individual in the appropriate position consistent with law, policy, and organizational requirements. As recognized by the CSC, RSP is a core HRM system and a key component of HR maturity and excellence in government.
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V. OBJECTIVES OF THE RSP SYSTEM
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The RSP system of LGU Iligan City shall pursue the following objectives: to uphold meritocracy and fitness in public service; to provide a clear and orderly mechanism for filling vacant positions; to attract competent, qualified, and service-oriented applicants; to ensure that selection decisions are based on lawful and objective criteria; to strengthen public trust in HR decisions; and to support the efficient delivery of local government services through proper staffing. CSC’s PRIME-HRM system explicitly treats RSP as a critical HR system linked to compliance with civil service laws and appointments.
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VI. GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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All recruitment, selection, and placement actions in LGU Iligan City shall be guided by merit, fitness, fairness, equal opportunity, transparency, objectivity, timeliness, documentation, accountability, and responsiveness to the needs of the service. No applicant shall be favored or prejudiced on grounds outside lawful qualification, competence, and organizational requirements. The appointing authority retains discretion among qualified candidates, but that discretion must operate within civil service rules and the interests of the service.
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VII. FUNCTION AND PURPOSE OF RSP AS AN LGU SYSTEM
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In LGU Iligan City, the RSP system exists to ensure that every position is filled through a process that is lawful, organized, and based on public service needs. Its function is to connect vacancy management, publication, applicant sourcing, qualification screening, comparative assessment, recommendation, and appointment processing into one coherent system. Its purpose is not only to fill vacancies, but to protect the integrity of the local bureaucracy by ensuring that only qualified and suitable persons are appointed, promoted, or placed in positions in the city government. This is consistent with the Local Government Code and CSC’s RSP and PRIME-HRM frameworks.
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VIII. RESPONSIBLE OFFICES AND BODIES
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The CHRMO shall serve as the primary office responsible for administering and documenting the RSP process. It shall facilitate publication, receive and process applications, conduct initial screening, prepare comparative and documentary requirements, coordinate board proceedings, maintain records, and monitor compliance. The Personnel Selection Board or Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board, as constituted under applicable rules, shall assist in the assessment and selection process by evaluating applicants and recommending candidates to the appointing authority. The appointing authority shall make the final appointment in accordance with law and the interests of the service. The Local Government Code provides for the personnel selection board in LGUs, while CSC training and PRIME-HRM guidance recognize the key role of HR officers and HRMPSB members in responsive RSP systems.
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IX. MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE RSP PROCESS
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The RSP process shall generally include: identification of vacancy; verification of plantilla and funding, when applicable; publication of vacant position as required; receipt of applications; preliminary screening of qualifications; evaluation of education, experience, training, eligibility, competency, and other relevant factors; comparative assessment of applicants; board deliberation and recommendation; appointment preparation; attestation or submission as required; and records filing and monitoring. The CSC’s RSP maturity indicators treat policy, systems, and practices for these activities as core elements of an effective government HR system.
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X. VACANCY IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION
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No recruitment action shall proceed unless the vacancy is properly identified and authorized for filling, subject to applicable rules on plantilla positions, budgetary authority, and organizational requirements. The CHRMO shall verify the status of the position, its title, item number, salary grade, qualification standards, office assignment, and other necessary staffing details before publication or processing. This supports orderly personnel administration under the Local Government Code and proper appointments governance under CSC rules.
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XI. PUBLICATION OF VACANCIES
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All vacancies requiring publication shall be published in accordance with CSC rules before the start of the selection process. The publication shall reflect the position title, item number, salary grade, monthly salary, place of assignment, education, training, experience, eligibility, competency requirements if applicable, and the deadline and manner for filing applications. Publication is an essential component of a fair RSP process because it opens opportunity to qualified applicants and supports transparency and merit-based competition.
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XII. RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS
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The CHRMO shall receive applications within the prescribed period and maintain an official record of all submissions. It shall ensure orderly acknowledgment, filing, and checking of documentary requirements. Applications received beyond the authorized period, or those lacking required minimum documents, may be processed in accordance with established rules and internal procedures, subject to fairness and consistency. Proper records management at this stage is crucial to preserve the integrity and auditability of the RSP process.
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XIII. PRELIMINARY SCREENING
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The CHRMO shall conduct a preliminary screening to determine whether each applicant appears to meet the minimum qualification standards of the position. Screening shall be based on approved criteria such as education, training, experience, eligibility, and other lawful requirements. Applicants who fail to meet the minimum qualifications shall not proceed to comparative evaluation, while qualified applicants shall be included for further assessment. This aligns with the CSC emphasis on merit, qualification standards, and responsive RSP systems.
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XIV. COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION
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Qualified applicants shall be comparatively assessed using approved criteria and methods. Comparative assessment may include paper evaluation, competency-based review, interview, skills test, work-related examination, behavioral assessment, or other lawful tools adopted by the LGU and consistent with CSC policy. The purpose of this stage is to distinguish among qualified applicants and determine relative suitability for the position. The board shall deliberate based on evidence and documented results. CSC guidance on RSP under PRIME-HRM specifically supports agencies in customizing responsive RSP systems while remaining within standards.
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XV. RECOMMENDATION AND APPOINTMENT
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After evaluation and deliberation, the appropriate board shall recommend the most qualified candidates to the appointing authority. The appointing authority shall then exercise discretion in selecting from among qualified candidates in accordance with law and the interests of the service. Such discretion is recognized in jurisprudence, but it is not a license for arbitrary action; the process must remain grounded on merit, qualifications, and proper procedure. Appointment documents shall then be prepared and processed in accordance with the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions and related CSC issuances.
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XVI. PLACEMENT
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Placement refers to the actual assignment of the selected and appointed individual to the position and office where the employee is expected to perform the functions of the post. Placement shall consider the official organizational structure, duties and responsibilities of the position, qualification standards, and the operational needs of the office. Proper placement ensures that a qualified employee is not only appointed lawfully but also deployed where he or she can effectively contribute to public service delivery. The RSP framework itself links selection with actual placement as part of an integrated HR system.
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XVII. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
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All stages of the RSP process shall be properly documented. The CHRMO shall maintain vacancy records, publication records, applicant logs, screening results, comparative assessment records, board minutes or resolutions, ranking sheets where applicable, appointment papers, and other relevant documents. These records shall be complete, secure, retrievable, and subject to proper access controls. Documentation is necessary to support transparency, defend the validity of the process, and comply with audit and civil service requirements.
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XVIII. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
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The LGU Iligan City RSP system shall observe equal opportunity in recruitment and selection. All qualified applicants shall be treated fairly and evaluated on the basis of applicable standards and job-related criteria. No person shall be denied fair consideration by reason of personal bias, favoritism, or non-job-related factors. This principle is inherent in the constitutional and civil service principle of merit and fitness and in the CSC’s emphasis on objective, system-based RSP practices.
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XIX. TRANSPARENCY, CONFIDENTIALITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
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The RSP process shall be transparent in its standards, stages, and requirements, while still protecting confidential applicant information and deliberative records where appropriate. The CHRMO and all members of the board shall be accountable for the integrity of records, the fairness of the process, and the faithful application of approved policies. Applicants shall be dealt with respectfully and professionally at all times. These are integral to CSC-recognized mature RSP systems and good public personnel administration.
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XX. MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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The CHRMO shall periodically review the implementation of the RSP system to identify delays, gaps, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement. It shall strengthen forms, workflows, timelines, competency tools, and records systems to align with CSC standards and the LGU’s operational needs. PRIME-HRM provides a continuing framework for assessing and improving RSP maturity in government agencies.
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XXI. EFFECTIVITY
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These guidelines shall take effect upon approval by the proper authority of LGU Iligan City and shall remain in force unless amended or superseded by subsequent lawful issuances, provided that they shall always be read in harmony with the Local Government Code, Civil Service laws, the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions, and related CSC policies.
COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK
I. POLICY STATEMENT
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The Local Government Unit of Iligan City shall adopt a competency-based approach in human resource management to ensure that all officials and employees possess, develop, and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and work values required for effective public service. Competency-based systems are recognized by the Civil Service Commission as part of the Competency-Based Human Resource Management Systems framework and are closely linked with PRIME-HRM and competency-based recruitment and development initiatives.
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II. PURPOSE
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These guidelines are issued to establish a common framework for identifying, assessing, developing, and using competencies in LGU Iligan City. Their purpose is to ensure that competencies are properly integrated into recruitment, selection, placement, learning and development, performance management, and organizational development. They are also intended to help the City Government build a competent, responsive, ethical, and future-ready workforce that can effectively deliver local public services. The CSC describes competencies as standards to be integrated into HR systems, starting with recruitment and extending to learning and development.
III. SCOPE
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These guidelines shall apply to all offices, plantilla positions, and concerned personnel of LGU Iligan City, and shall guide the CHRMO, department heads, supervisors, selection boards, training focal persons, and other authorized officials in the use of competencies for HR decisions and workforce development. They may be used for position profiling, employee assessment, capacity-building, succession preparation, and improvement of HR systems in accordance with CSC competency-based HR directions.
IV. DEFINITION OF COMPETENCIES
Competencies refer to the observable and measurable knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and personal attributes that contribute to successful performance in a job or role. In government HR practice, competencies serve as standards for defining what an employee must demonstrate in order to perform effectively and to meet the requirements of a position or leadership role. The CSC’s competency-based materials and guidebooks are built around this concept of using competencies as standards across HR systems.
V. FUNCTION OF COMPETENCIES IN THE LGU
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In LGU Iligan City, competencies shall function as the practical foundation for aligning people with positions, organizational goals, and service expectations. They help define what the city government needs from its workforce beyond minimum qualification standards alone. Competencies guide hiring decisions, clarify expectations for employees, identify development gaps, support fairer assessment, and strengthen the city government’s ability to deliver effective and citizen-centered services. This is consistent with the CSC’s competency-based recruitment initiative and competency-based learning and development framework.
VI. PURPOSE OF COMPETENCIES AS AN HR TOOL
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The purpose of competencies is to move HR management beyond paperwork and credentials by focusing on actual capability and job-relevant behavior. Through competencies, LGU Iligan City can better determine whether an applicant is suitable for a role, whether an employee meets the expected standard of performance, what learning interventions are needed, and how leadership and mission-critical capacities should be strengthened across the organization. CSC competency assessment materials also use proficiency-level determination to identify whether employees exceed, meet, or do not meet required competency levels.
VII. OBJECTIVES
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The competency guidelines of LGU Iligan City shall pursue the following objectives: to establish a clear competency framework for the city government; to support merit-based and evidence-based HR decisions; to align employee capability with organizational goals; to identify competency gaps for development planning; to strengthen leadership and mission-critical capacities; and to promote professionalism, integrity, and service excellence in all offices. These objectives are in line with CSC competency-based systems and PRIME-HRM’s focus on strengthening HRM systems and practices.
VIII. CLASSIFICATION OF COMPETENCIES
For purposes of implementation, LGU Iligan City may classify competencies into categories such as core competencies, organizational or functional competencies, leadership or managerial competencies, and mission-critical or technical competencies, depending on the nature of the position and the structure of the local competency framework. CSC competency-based learning and development materials expressly refer to core, organizational, and leadership competencies, and to mission-critical competency requirements in determining employee proficiency.
IX. CORE COMPETENCIES
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Core competencies are those fundamental behaviors, values, and work habits expected of all employees regardless of office, function, or position level. These usually reflect professionalism, integrity, accountability, public service orientation, teamwork, and similar standards of conduct and performance that every public servant must demonstrate. In LGU Iligan City, core competencies shall represent the shared behavioral expectations of all employees in support of ethical and responsive local governance. This use is consistent with CSC competency-based frameworks that assess employees against common competency categories.
X. FUNCTIONAL OR TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
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Functional or technical competencies are job-specific competencies required for the effective performance of a particular office, occupational group, or position. These may include competencies in records management, payroll processing, recruitment administration, training management, budgeting, information systems, procurement support, planning, report writing, or other work functions relevant to the office. They ensure that employees not only meet general expectations but also possess the specialized capability needed to perform actual job duties. The CSC’s competency-based approach allows agencies to model and apply competencies according to position clusters and mission-critical work demands.
XI. LEADERSHIP OR MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES
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Leadership or managerial competencies are required for supervisors, division chiefs, department heads, and other officials responsible for guiding people, managing resources, making decisions, and driving results. These competencies commonly relate to strategic thinking, people management, decision-making, change leadership, communication, and organizational stewardship. In LGU Iligan City, these competencies shall be used to strengthen the effectiveness of managers and supervisors and to prepare future leaders in the local bureaucracy. CSC materials expressly identify leadership competencies as part of competency assessment and development.
XII. PROFICIENCY LEVELS
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Competencies should not only be identified but also defined by proficiency levels so that the city government can distinguish beginner, developing, fully effective, and advanced demonstration of a competency. Proficiency levels allow the LGU to determine the required standard for a position and compare it with the actual competency level of an employee or applicant. The CSC’s competency assessment materials specifically determine whether employees exceed, meet, or do not meet required proficiency levels.
XIII. COMPETENCY STANDARDS FOR POSITIONS
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LGU Iligan City shall define the competency standards required for positions or position groups, taking into account the duties and responsibilities of the post, its level in the organization, and the outcomes expected from the role. Competency standards may supplement qualification standards by clarifying the specific behaviors and capabilities expected from the position holder. This is consistent with CSC’s competency-based recruitment and qualification standards initiative, which aims to integrate competencies into hiring and position requirements.
XIV. USE OF COMPETENCIES IN RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT
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Competencies shall be used in recruitment, selection, and placement to help determine applicant suitability beyond minimum education, experience, training, and eligibility requirements. They may guide vacancy announcements, screening tools, interview guides, examination design, comparative assessment, and final recommendation processes. By using competencies, LGU Iligan City can better assess whether an applicant is likely to succeed in the actual demands of the job. This directly reflects CSC’s Competency-Based Recruitment and Qualifications Standards initiative.
XV. USE OF COMPETENCIES IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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Competencies shall be used to identify learning needs, training priorities, and capability-building interventions for employees and offices. When employees do not meet required competency levels, the CHRMO and concerned offices shall use that information to design or recommend appropriate development interventions such as training, coaching, mentoring, cross-posting, guided practice, or other capacity-building activities. The CSC’s Competency-Based Learning and Development Program specifically uses competencies as the basis for setting development priorities and addressing competency gaps.
XVI. USE OF COMPETENCIES IN PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
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Competencies may also support performance management by clarifying expected workplace behavior and capability requirements that contribute to good performance. While results and targets remain important, competencies help ensure that performance is achieved through professional, ethical, and effective conduct. In this way, competencies complement organizational and individual performance systems such as SPMS by linking capability with expected work outcomes.
XVII. COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT
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LGU Iligan City may conduct competency assessments using appropriate and authorized tools such as self-assessment, supervisor assessment, structured interviews, evidence-based review, competency scoring templates, or other methods suited to the office and position cluster. The purpose of competency assessment is to determine the actual proficiency level of employees or applicants in relation to required competencies. CSC competency-based learning and development guidance expressly describes the use of self and supervisor rating forms and scoring templates in assessing competency levels.
XVIII. COMPETENCY GAP IDENTIFICATION
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A competency gap exists when the actual demonstrated proficiency of an employee or applicant falls below the required level for the position. Identifying competency gaps is important because it allows the CHRMO and management to target interventions, improve staffing decisions, and prioritize development resources. The CSC competency-based learning and development framework is built around addressing such competency gaps through focused interventions.
XIX. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHRMO
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The CHRMO shall lead the development, adoption, updating, and administration of the competency framework of LGU Iligan City. It shall assist offices in defining competencies, maintaining competency records, integrating competencies into recruitment and development processes, coordinating assessments, and monitoring competency-based HR practices. It shall also ensure that competency initiatives remain aligned with CSC policies and PRIME-HRM standards. This role is consistent with CSC competency-based HR guidance and PRIME-HRM implementation materials.
XX. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENT HEADS AND SUPERVISORS
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Department heads and supervisors shall help identify the competencies required in their units, validate job-relevant competency standards, participate in competency assessment where authorized, support employee development, and ensure that competency expectations are translated into actual workplace guidance and supervision. Their participation is necessary because competencies must reflect real job demands and actual operational needs. This is consistent with competency-based assessment and development practices described in CSC materials.
XXI. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
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All competency standards, assessment results, development plans, and related competency records shall be properly documented, secured, and used only for legitimate HR and organizational purposes. Access shall be limited to authorized officials and personnel, subject to applicable data privacy, records handling, and internal office rules. Proper documentation supports consistency, transparency, and continuity in competency-based HR implementation. This follows the broader CSC direction of systematizing HR standards and practices through competency-based systems.
XXII. MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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The competency framework and its implementation in LGU Iligan City shall be reviewed periodically to ensure relevance to changing organizational needs, public service demands, technology, and updated CSC standards. Competency models may be refined as positions evolve, new systems are introduced, and leadership or mission-critical requirements change. Recent CSC statements on updating qualification standards also indicate an ongoing move toward more modern frameworks that include competencies.
XXIII. EFFECTIVITY
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These guidelines shall take effect upon approval by the proper authority of LGU Iligan City and shall remain in force unless amended or superseded by subsequent lawful issuances, provided that they shall always be interpreted in harmony with Civil Service Commission policies, PRIME-HRM standards, and other applicable laws and issuances.