Practice question
A legally authorized honorary commission performs governmental functions for a fixed national undertaking. Its member argues that absence of pay and the commission's temporary duration conclusively exclude public-office status. Assess the argument under Laurel.
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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