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Section 3. Procedure in Commencing Administrative Cases

Administrative proceedings may be commenced motu proprio by the Secretary of Education, Administrative proceedings may be commenced by the Regional Director in case of DepED officials and teaching and nonteaching personnel, and the Schools Division Superintendents in case of non-teaching personnel within their jurisdiction. Said proceedings may also be commenced upon sworn written complaint of any other persons.

Section 4. Form of Complaint

A complaint shall be under oath and shall be written in a clear, simple, and concise language so as to inform the person complaint of, about the nature and cause of accusation against him to enable to intelligently prepare his defense or answer.

Section 5. Content of Complaint

A complaint shall contain the following:

a. Full name and address of the complainant;

b. Full name and address of the person complained as well as his position and office in the Department of Education;

c. A narration of the relevant and material facts which should show the acts or omissions as allegedly committed by the person;

d. Certified true copies of documentary evidence and affidavits of his witnesses if any; and

e. Certification or statement on non-forum shopping.

Section 6. When and Where to File a Complaint

Sworn written administrative complaints may be filed at any time with the School Superintendents concerned for cases against non-teaching personnel in their respective divisions or with the Regional Directors concerned for cases against teachers and against their personnel at their respective regional offices or at the Legal Division of the Central Office for cases against Presidential Appointees and employees at the Central Office. The Secretary of Education can take cognizance of any complaint or administrative case filed before any office of the Department of Education.

Requirement:

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