Gov’t offices told: Christmas parties should not disrupt public service

THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) yesterday reminded government offices, especially the frontline agencies, that the holding of Christmas parties and other year-end celebrations should not disrupt the delivery of public services. “The CSC does not prohibit the holding of Christmas parties as long as government agencies can assure continued delivery of efficient services,” the agency said in a statement. CSC advised the adoption of “appropriate working schedules and assign skeletal forces to ensure that all clients who are within their premises are attended to during office celebrations.” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said, “Christmas is the season of sharing and giving and I know that the best gift government workers can give to the transacting public is the provision of responsive, compassionate, and effective public service, not only for the holidays but throughout the year.”