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Showing 1–2 of 2 articles for “appointive officials”

Condonation by Reelection Does Not Cover Appointive Officials, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court held that the condonation doctrine, which spares reelected officials from liability for prior misconduct, does not extend to appointive officials.

Balancing Public Service and Political Rights: The Unconstitutionality of Automatic Resignation for Appointive

The Supreme Court strikes down the automatic resignation rule for appointive officials who file certificates of candidacy, upholding equal protection and political rights.