Surigao del Norte State University (SNSU) recently conducted the Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan and formally issued the appointments for the seventy-eight (78) newly hired and promoted non-teaching employees per BOR Resolution No. 201 s. 2022 for the Hiring of the Non-Teaching Positions under the Revised Organization and Staffing Standards for SUCs (ROSSS), and thirty-three (33) newly hired Instructors I pursuant to BOR Resolution No. 162 s. 2024 on April 8, 2024 at the SNSU Gymnasium.

Further, pursuant to BOR Resolution Nos. 203 and 204 s. 2024, a total of one hundred sixteen (116) newly reclassified faculty members under DBM-CHED Joint Circular No. 3 s. 2022 were also included in the issuance of appointments and oath-taking ceremony, marking their transition to higher academic ranks within the university structure.

The giving of appointments was led by Dir. Alan B. Besario, Director II-CSC Surigao del Norte, the University President, Dr. Gregorio Z. Gamboa, Jr., Vice-Presidents, and HRMO-Designate.

An orientation program on Republic Act 6713, was also presented and discussed by Dir. Alan B. Besario, to all newly hired personnel and re-orientation to those who are already in the service in keeping them aware of the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”. This provision serves as a guiding framework for government agencies to instill integrity, transparency, and accountability among public servants.