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ISABELA STATE UNIVERSITY (ISU) MERIT SYSTEM FOR FACULTY

Pursuant to the provision of Item No. 2, Section 7, Book V of Executive Order No. 292,
otherwise known as the Administrative Code of 1987 and CSC Memorandum Circular No.
14, s. 2018, otherwise known as the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other
Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA) (Revised July 2018), promulgated on July 03, 2018,
re: Amendments and Additional Provisions to CSC Resolution No. 1701009 (June 16, 2017),

and duly noted by the ISU Board of Regents dated July 27, 2018, this Merit System for
Faculty Members of the Isabela State University is hereby established for the guidance of
all concerned officials and employees of the University.

CHAPTER 1. - OBJECTIVES

The Isabela State University shall strictly adhere to the principles of merit and fitness
and equality. The selection and promotion of employees shall be based on their relative
qualifications and competence to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
There shall be no discrimination in the selection and promotion of the employees on account
of gender, civil status, disability, religion, ethnicity, or political affiliation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:

The general objectives of this Merit System are the following:

a. To establish a system for recruitment, selection and appointment of faculty;

b. To create and provide equal opportunities for career development;

c. To enhance organizational effectiveness and productivity through fair and
objective reward and incentive system;

d. To develop highly educated and motivated professional staff;

e. To provide a guide for speedy and fair resolution of complaints and
grievances; and

f. To provide a framework for personnel discipline.