Common use of Other Privileges Clause in Contracts

Other Privileges. Section 1. The DEPARTMENT shall allow all employees who are about to retire from their Official duties and functions to be considered on official time at least one (1) month prior to their last day of service, to enable the employee to transact/ facilitate the release of their clearances from other government agencies Section 2. The DEPARTMENT shall allow all employees, who have transactions with other government offices such as GSIS, PAG-IBIG, NSO, NBI, PNP, PRC and DFA for clearances related or incidental to employment, to be considered on official time, subject to the exigencies of the service. Section 3. The DEPARTMENT shall provide legal service and representation, to an employee who is: a. Sued for acts committed arising from his/her employment and within the scope of his/ her official duties and responsibilities; and b. Required to appear in court on matters arising from or in the course of his/ her employment and within the scope of his/her official duties and responsibilities. However, nothing in this provision shall be construed to mean that the DEPARTMENT shall provide legal assistance and representation where the employee is sued in his/ her personal capacity, for acts beyond the scope of his/her official duties and responsibilities, or in criminal cases or civil suits for damages arising from felony.