Section 28Sec./Art. 28

Absorption or Separation from Service of Employees of the Consolidated Agencies. - The existing employees of HUDCC and HLURB shall enjoy security of tenure and shall be absorbed by the Department or the HSAC, in accordance with their staffing patterns and the selection process as prescribed under Republic Act No. 6656, otherwise known as the "Government Reorganization Law".

Employees opting to be separated from the service as a consequence of the consolidation and reconstitution under the provisions of this Act shall, within one (1) month from their separation or phase out from the service, receive separation benefits in accordance with existing laws. In addition, those who are qualified to retire shall be allowed to" retire and be entitled to all benefits provided, under any of the existing retirement laws.