ll 10 directly involved in ICT, as well as representatives of other NGAs, LGUs and GOCCs, may be appointed to these working groups. Government IT professionals may also be tapped to partake in the work of the Department through these working groups. SEC. 15. (1) Information and Communications Technology Office (3) National Computer Institute (NCD; (4) Telecommunications Office (TELOF); Telecommunications (2) National Privacy Commission; and (3) Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center @ All powers and functions related to cybersecurity including, but not limited to, the formulation of the National Cybersecurity Plan, establishment of the National Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), and the facilitation of international cooperation on intelligence regarding cybersecurity matters are transferred to the Department; and (a) The CICC shall be chaired by the DICT Secretary. (2) National Computer Center (N CO); (5) National (NTTD); and National Telecommunications Commission; (CICC). Transfer of Agencies and Personnel. — (a) The following agencies are hereby abolished, and their powers and functions, applicable funds and appropriations , records, equipment, property, and personnel transfe rred to the Department: (CTO); ()) Training (©) The laws and rules on government reorganization as provided for in Republic Act No. 6656, otherwise known as the Reorganization Law, shall govern the reorganization process of the Department. Institute (©) Alloperating units of the Department of’Transportati on and Communications (DOTC) with functions and responsibiliti es dealing with communications. All offices, services, divisions, units and personnel not otherwise covered by this Act for transfer to the Department shall be retained under the DOTC, which is hereby renamed the Department of Transportation. (b) The following agencies are hereby attached to the Department for policy and program coordination, and shall continue to operate and function in accordance with the charters , laws or orders creating them, insofar as they are not inconsi stent with this Act: SEC. 16. Separation and Retirement from Service. — Employees who are separated from service within six (6) months from the effectivity of this Act as a result of the consolidation and/or reorganization under the provisions of this Act shall receive separation benefits to which they may be entitled under Executive Order No. 366, s. 2004: Provided, That those who are qualified to retire under existing retirement laws shall be allowed to retire and receive retirement benefits to which they may be entitled under applicable laws and issuances. SEC. 17. Structure and Staffing Pattern. — Subject to the approval of the DBM, the Department shall determine its organizational structure and create new divisions or units as it may deem necessary, and shall appoint officers and employees of the Department in accordance with the civil service law, rules, and regulations. SEC. 18. Magna Carta. — Qualified employees of the Department and its attached agencies shall be covered by Republic