Practice question
A new administration removes a permanent career officer solely to install a political supporter. The officer's valid appointment is not coterminous, no office is abolished, no lawful cause exists and no due process is afforded. Which answer is correct?
- The officer's tenure and due-process protections are violated on the stated facts
- Every change of administration ends all permanent career appointments
- Political preference is always sufficient statutory cause
- Career status belongs only to employees appointed by the current administration
- The appointment becomes temporary automatically after an election
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution, Article IX-B, Sections 2 and 8, civil-service rights and compensation: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
- Executive Order No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Book V, Title I, Subtitle A, Chapter 7, Section 46(a): https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
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