RA 9993 (Philippine Coast Guard Law of 2009) Section 10

Maximum Tenure in Position.

Section 10

SEC. 10. Maximum Tenure in Position. — Officers holding the following key positions are hereby limited to a maximum tenure of three(3) years, unless otherwise earlier relieved by competent authority or compulsorily retired under existing laws: Coast Guard Commandant; Coast Guard Deputy Commandant; and Coast Guard District Commander. Provided, That except for the Commandant, no other officer shall be assigned/designated to the aforementioned key positions or promoted to the rank of Commodore or higher if he has less than one (1) year of active service remaining prior to compulsory retirement.

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