Practice question
An administrative case against a covered local official is met only with the claim that Section 21 covers appointive officials but never elective officials. No specific exclusion applies. Which is best?
- Election creates universal disciplinary immunity
- Only private employees are covered
- Every local official is a Member of Congress
- The statute expressly covers elective as well as appointive officials within its jurisdiction and exceptions
- Local status repeals RA 6770
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6770, Sections 11, 13, 15, 19, 21 and 22: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html
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