Practice question
Describe the constitutional composition of the JBC, distinguishing its ex officio and regular Members. Identify its ex officio Secretary and explain whether that secretarial position creates an additional Council membership.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article VIII, Sections 8 and 9, Judicial and Bar Council and judicial appointments: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, G.R. No. 202242, July 17, 2012, main decision, one congressional representative: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2012/jul2012/gr_202242_2012.html
- Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, G.R. No. 202242, April 16, 2013, main resolution denying reconsideration: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2013/apr2013/gr_202242_2013.html
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