Section 13Sec./Art. 13

Composition, Staffing Pattern and Compensation. -

(a) The Commission shall be composed of the following:

(1) Commission en banc Five (5) Commissioners appointed by the President shall comprise the Commission.

The Executive Commissioner, chosen by the President from among the five (5) Commissioners, shall be responsible for the administration and operations of the Commission, including the supervision of personnel, and shall be assisted by the Executive Clerk of the Commission.

(2) Regional Adjudication Branch There shall be as many Regional Adjudication Branches as there are Regional Offices of the Department. The President shall appoint as many Regional Adjudicators as may be necessary upon the recommendation of the Secretary.

(b) Subject to the approval of the DBM, the Commission shall determine its organizational structure and create new divisions or units as it may deem necessary, and shall appoint officers and employees of the Commission in accordance with the civil service laws, rules and regulations. The remuneration structure of the positions in the staffing pattern shall, strictly conform to Republic Act No. 6758 or the Salary Standardization Law, as amended.