Egypt's Civil Service Law has established a clear mechanism for filling leadership roles and supervisory positions when their incumbents are absent. According to Article 35 of the law, secondment of employees to work within Egypt or abroad can be done with a decision from the competent authority and written approval from the employee. The borrowing entity bears the full salary of the seconded employee, and the period of secondment is considered part of their service but not counted for promotion to higher positions.
In cases where a person holding a leadership position or supervisory role is absent from work, Article 34 of the Civil Service Law states that the person next in line in terms of seniority will assume the responsibilities of the position, unless the competent authority decides otherwise. This replacement must be of the same level or the level immediately below. This provision aims to ensure continuity in the performance of tasks and responsibilities.
The Civil Service Law also provides for the secondment of employees to fill leadership positions or supervisory roles. Such secondments can be made within Egypt or abroad with the approval of the competent authority and the employee. The decision on secondment specifies its duration and results in the termination of the employee's current position.
During secondment, the employee's full salary is borne by the borrowing entity. The period of secondment is counted towards the employee's total service but does not count towards promotion to a higher position. Additionally, the period of secondment does not count towards the inter-grade period required for promotion.
The law also stipulates that secondment periods are considered part of the necessary period for promotion to higher levels within the same grade. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Social Insurance Law issued by Law No. 79 of 1975. The executive regulations will determine the specific rules for secondment.
The Civil Service Law is set to be discussed during the second session of the third legislative term of the House of Representatives, which begins on October 1. The law aims to organize the work of the civil service and provide clear mechanisms for managing leadership positions and supervisory roles.
The law includes several provisions aimed at improving the management of civil service and ensuring the continuity of work in the event of absences or secondments. These provisions include the regulation of secondment and replacement procedures, as well as the calculation of service and promotion periods.
Key points
- Egypt's Civil Service Law outlines clear procedures for filling leadership roles during absences.
- The law regulates secondment of employees within Egypt or abroad.
- The period of secondment is considered part of the employee's service but does not count towards promotion.
