Practice question
Which description correctly distinguishes an ad interim appointment from a temporary acting designation under Matibag?
- Every ad interim appointment is only an informal designation.
- An ad interim appointment is permanent in nature despite its constitutional resolutory limits.
- Ad interim means the appointee has no authority to act.
- A temporary designation automatically supplies a full constitutional term.
- Both terms are legally identical in every respect.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 16.
- Matibag v. Benipayo, G.R. No. 149036, April 2, 2002, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2002/apr2002/gr_149036_2002.html
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