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(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: In the City of Santa Elena, the Mayor appointed Ms. Vega as City General Services Officer, a local appointive post. The Sanggunian did not concur in the appointment, and no verification of Civil Service eligibility was undertaken. The Sanggunian did not approve the appointment, and the Civil Service Commission has indicated it may review the appointment for compliance with civil service rules. Is Ms. Vega’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. Vega if the appointment is void?