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Practice question: Forms of Accountability

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Practice question

A public employee says temporary status categorically exempts him from RA 6713 accountability. Which is best?
  1. The Act expressly covers temporary public officials and employees as well
  2. Only lifetime incumbents are covered
  3. Temporary employees hold private offices
  4. A temporary appointment repeals ethics duties
  5. Compensation amount alone creates immunity

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 6713, Sections 2-5 and 11: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6713_1989.html

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