PREPROGATIVE, SHARED RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Section 1. The COMELEC-EU recognizes the prerogative of the Commission to appoint agency personnel in accordance with the merit and fitness principle provide under the Constitution and other existing laws; to discipline personnel, and to formulate agency policies, procedures, and guidelines for sound personnel and administrative management in the Commission on Elections. Pursuant to the principles of shared responsibility and employee empowerment, the Commission recognizes the right of COMELEC-EU to be represented in management meetings on matters affecting the employees working conditions and benefits. At least two duly-designated officers of COMELEC-EU shall be allowed to participate in the following management committees: