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In the City of Malvar, Mayor Antonio appointed Ms. Rivera as City Engineer, a local appointive post under the Local Government Code. The Sangguniang Panlungsod did not concur in the appointment, and Civil Service eligibility was not verified. The Sangguniang did not approve the appointment, and the Civil Service Commission has indicated it may review the appointment for compliance with civil service rules. (a) Identify the controlling doctrine governing appointments to local appointive offices under the Local Government Code and Civil Service law. (b) Apply the doctrine to the facts: is Ms. Rivera’s appointment valid? Explain why or why not, addressing the issues of concurrence and eligibility. (c) What remedies are available to the City and what consequences may flow for the Mayor and for Ms. Rivera if the appointment is void?