An Act Appropriating the Sum of One Hundred Thousand Pesos for the Extension of the Work in Connection With the Treatment of Lepers and the Clinical Study of Leprosy, and for Other Purposes

February 21, 1921

ACT NO. 2978

AN ACT APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PESOS FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE WORK IN CONNECTION WITH THE TREATMENT OF LEPERS AND THE CLINICAL STUDY OF LEPROSY, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

SECTION 1. The sum of one hundred thousand pesos is hereby appropriated, out of any general funds not otherwise appropriated, to be disbursed as authorized by the Director of Health, with the approval of the Secretary of Public Instruction, for the extension of the work in connection with the treatment and clinical study of leprosy, including the payment of the salaries of the technical personnel and other subordinate employees, the construction and repair of such buildings as may be necessary for the purposes of this Act, the purchase of provisions, including the increase of the sum set aside for subsistence for the leper population, and other miscellaneous and unforeseen expenses.

SECTION 2. It shall be the duty of the Director of Health, immediately after the approval of this Act, to propose to the Secretary of Public Instruction the appointment of the technical and subordinate personnel required, which shall not exceed twenty physicians and technical employees, thirty-five nurses, and such clerks and servants as he may consider necessary.

SECTION 3. Appointees under the provisions of this Act shall be entitled, in addition to their salary, to subsistence and quarters if attached to a hospital or absent from Manila on official business.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of Public Instruction shall issue such rules as may be necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on its approval.

Approved, February 21, 1921. ACcaET