Power of Administrative Control and Supervision.
Section 5
SEC. 5. Power of Administrative Control and Supervision. — Administrative control and supervision over the several police forces, jails and lire departments composing the Metropolitan Police Force shall, prior to the transfer provided for in Section 6 hereof, remain with the offices, agencies and officials in which said power is vested in accordance with existing laws: Provided, That such power shall not be exercised in a manner that will adversely affect the integrity, capability and operational efficiency of the Metropolitan Police Force or any of its component elements. Accordingly, administrative matters such as appointment, promotion, suspension, separation and other administrative disciplinary action; grant/payment of salary and/or allowances, compensation, leave and other benefits, logistical support; and such other matters pertaining to personnel administration, which are currently vested in and exercised by other officials pursuant to existing laws, rules and regulations shall remain with said officials: Provided, That in case of conflict between the exercise of administrative supervision and control, on one hand, and operational direction and control, on the other hand, the latter shall prevail.