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Section 6. An employee who feels aggrieved by the decision of the University President
and/or disciplinary authority may file a petition with the agency for
reconsideration by the proper university body with the prescribed period. The
appeal shall be reviewed by the appropriate Civil Service body without prejudice
to further judicial remedies, provided that adverse decisions affecting officials
and employee, and other personnel shall be appealable to court.
Section 7. Leave Laws. Officers and employees shall be entitled to leave privileges and
or leave of absence, with or without pay, as may be provided by law and the
rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission in the interest of the
service.

Section 8. Working Hours. All officers and employees of the University shall strictly
observe the prescribed office hours of the Civil Service Commission. For
meritorious cases, rescheduling or shifting of work schedule may be allowed by
the President upon approval by the Board of Regents.

ARTICLE V. PROHIBITIONS
Section 1. Nepotism. Appointment to non-confidential position made in favor of a relative
of the appointing or recommending authority, or of the head of office, or of the
persons exercising immediate supervision over him shall be prohibited and
subject to Civil Service law, rules and regulations.
Section 2. Additional Compensation. Any officer or employee shall not receive additional
compensation unless specially authorized by law neither shall he accept without
the consent of the President, any present, emoluments, office, or title of any
kind from any foreign state.

Section 3. No member of the faculty, officer or employee of the University shall, without
permission from the President, practice any profession or manage personally
any private enterprise which in anyway may affect the functions of his office,
nor shall he directly interested financially in any contact with the University
unless permitted by the Board of Regents.
ARTICLE VI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION

Section 1. Access to Information. The University shall establish an Information System
that will provide and inform the public about official records, and/or
documents, and papers pertaining to official acts, transactions, or decisions
as well as to policies, rules and regulations, subject to such limitations that
may be provided by law.

Section 2. Transparency. The University shall establish measures and standards that will
ensure transparency or openness of official transactions such as biddings,
purchases, and other financial transactions including contracts, status of
project and all other matters involving public interest.

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