Practice question
A lawfully established commission performs delegated governmental duties but expires when a specified national project is completed. An appointed member says the limited duration alone makes the office private. Is that argument sufficient under Laurel?
- Yes, only perpetual positions can be public offices.
- Yes, every project automatically belongs to private law.
- Yes, an expiration provision cancels every public duty.
- No; limited duration alone does not negate public office where the relevant legal elements and sovereign functions exist.
- No; because temporary offices must last forever.
Legal references
- Laurel v. Desierto, G.R. No. 145368, April 12, 2002, main decision, nature of public office: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2002/apr2002/gr_145368_2002.html
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