Practice question
A municipal mayor submits a resignation to the governor, who takes no action for fifteen days after receipt. Assume no exception. Explain the designated acceptance authority and deemed-acceptance rule.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7160, sections 77–78 and 82, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- 1987 Constitution, Article IX-B, section 2(3), https://lawphil.net/consti/cons1987.html
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