Section 8December 2, 1988, Sec./Art. 8

Restriction on the Employment and Replacement of Retired or Separated Personnel. - Appointive officials and employees who are retired or separated under this Act shall not be eligible for appointment to, or employment in any branch, division, instrumentality or agency of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters whether on a permanent, temporary, casual or emergency status within a period of five (5) years after separation unless they refund the benefits they received: provided, however, that those reemployed in the government shall be treated as new entrants insofar as GSIS coverage is concerned.

Positions vacated but retained shall be filled by personnel chosen from among the most deserving employees in the agency concerned or from any other agency.