Practice question
A councilor-lawyer represents a private client in a purely private dispute outside session hours. No government party or office-related accused is involved. He directs city legal staff to prepare the client’s pleadings and uses city equipment for that purpose. No other practice restriction is at issue. What does Section 90(b)(4) require?
- The use is permitted because the underlying case is private
- The use is permitted whenever employees volunteer during office hours
- The use is permitted if the councilor charges no fee
- The use is prohibited; the statutory exception concerns defending the government’s interest
- The use is permitted if no council session is delayed
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html — Local Government Code, Section 90(b).
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