Simplification of government organization.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Simplification of government organization.—For the purpose of promoting efficiency and effecting economy in the service, the proper Head of Department is hereby authorized to eliminate any activity which is not indispensable, transfer any activity from one division to another, add a new authorized activity to any division, or consolidate into one or more divisions all activities and functions of a similar nature of the different bureaus and offices of the Department: Provided, That no transfer, addition, or consolidation shall be made if it will result in duplication of work: Provided, further, That the personnel of such divisions, sections, or services as may be placed under the immediate supervision of the Department Head, in accordance with the provisions of this Act shall be subject to all the provisions of the Civil Service Law 7, rules and regulations governing the classified service: And provided, finally, That no new activity, division, office, or unit in any branch of the Insular Government shall be created; and any activity, division, office, or unit which may be suspended or abolished in this Act or in any other Act shall not be revived or recreated except by appropriate legislative enactment.