In response to the "Regulations Governing the Service of Civil Servants of the Executive Yuan and its Central and Local Agencies (Organizations)" (hereinafter referred to as the Service Regulations), which came into effect on January 1, 112 (2023), the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan (hereinafter referred to as DGPA) has forwarded a Q&A document regarding related matters.

Explanation:
1. This is handled in accordance with the official letter from the Department of Personnel, Taoyuan City Government, which was submitted to the DGPA on February 20, 112 (2023), DGPA-PEI-Zi No. 1123024431, and a copy of the original official letter (including attachments) is attached.

2. To implement the spirit of Interpretation No. 785, which protects the health rights of civil servants, the Executive Yuan, in accordance with the provisions of Article 12, Paragraphs 3 and 6 of the Civil Service Act, has formulated and promulgated these Service Regulations on December 21, 111 (2022). These regulations stipulate the exceptions for the maximum overtime hours for civil servants of the Executive Yuan and its central and local agencies (organizations), as well as matters related to rest for personnel who work in shifts.

3. Given that the new system for work and rest has just been implemented, please comply with the relevant provisions of the Service Regulations. Furthermore, pragmatically review the reasonableness and necessity of overtime for your subordinates. By means of reviewing non-essential duties, simplifying business processes, or adopting informatization or outsourcing, while maintaining administrative efficiency and service quality, gradually reduce civil servants' overtime hours and safeguard their health rights.