The City Government of Tagum proved yet again its competency after a rigorous evaluation and assessment of its best practices under the project of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) known as Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) where it got recommended for Maturity Level III or Silver Award.
It can be recalled that Tagum was among the first LGUs to successfully obtain the Maturity Level II or Bronze award for PRIME-HRM in 2018. After four years, the LGU through the City Human Resource Management Office attempted to gain the higher level of accreditation which is the Level III or Silver Award starting last June 6 until June 10, 2022.
If Tagum passes the evaluation, the city will be the first to be conferred with the Silver Award. CSC validators were welcomed by no less than Mayor Allan L. Rellon during his speech at the opening program for the evaluation, motivating the employees as well in answering the interview questions which will be asked by the CSC validators.
The five-day evaluation consisted of an interview session of random city employees and validation of documents. During the exit conference, CSC validators highlighted the LGU Tagum’s strengths in systems management such as; (1.) Defined and clear role as management partner, (2.) Focal person in every HR system, (3.) Evident application of CS Law and Rules, (4.) Strong management support to various HR programs, (5.) Empowered HR management officer and staff, and (6.) Commitment of the employees.
Furthermore, the LGU passed all four of the systems validation with 100% score hence, the recommendation for Maturity Level III.
The CSC National Office will then decide whether another evaluation must take place or declare Tagum as a recipient of the Silver Award with no more added evaluation following the assessment of the commissioned validators.
The city employees led by Ms. Edna J. Quilario, the City Human Resource Manager, hopes for a positive result in the coming days. Ziyarah Manalo/CIO Tagum
