Practice question
A reorganization leaves too few comparable positions for all permanent incumbents. The agency says RA 6656 provides no further placement preference. Which statement is correct under Section 4?
- Permanent incumbents have preference for positions next lower in rank when comparable positions are insufficient
- Every permanent incumbent is automatically entitled to the agency head’s post
- No preference exists for any incumbent
- Only outsiders may take lower-ranked vacancies
- All qualification requirements are abolished
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6656: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6656_1988.html Sections 3–9.
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