An Act Authorizing the Payments to Percy M. Moir of Compensation in Accordance with Law as Supervisor of the Census for the District Comprising the Province of Cavite, Notwithstanding the Fact that he is the Provincial Treasurer of the Province of Cavite and, as Such, Disbursing Officer of Fund for Census Purposes and Receiving Salary and Compensation for Such Positions
Act No. 741, enacted on April 8, 1903, authorizes the payment of compensation to Percy M. Moir as the supervisor of the census for Cavite, despite his concurrent role as the provincial treasurer and disbursing officer for census funds. The act ensures that Moir receives the legally mandated salary for the supervisor position, regardless of his existing compensation. It is designed for the public good and mandates expedited passage, allowing for retroactive compensation during his tenure. The law reflects an effort to streamline administrative processes while ensuring proper remuneration for public service roles.
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- Act No. 741
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- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 8, 1903
ACT NO. 741
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENTS TO PERCY M. MOIR OF COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW AS SUPERVISOR OF THE CENSUS FOR THE DISTRICT COMPRISING THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE, NOTWITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT HE IS THE PROVINCIAL TREASURER OF THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND, AS SUCH, DISBURSING OFFICER OF FUND FOR CENSUS PURPOSES AND RECEIVING SALARY AND COMPENSATION FOR SUCH POSITIONS
SECTION 1. The provincial treasurer of Cavite, in his capacity as disbursing officer of funds for census purposes, is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Percy M. Moir the compensation provided by law for the position of supervisor of census, under provisions of Act Numbered Four hundred and sixty-seven and its amendments, notwithstanding the fact that the said Moir is the provincial treasurer of the province of Cavite and, as such, disbursing officer of funds for census purposes and receiving salary and compensation in both of such last-named positions.
SECTION 2. The public good requiring the speedy enactment of this bill, the passage of the same is hereby expedited in accordance with section two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," passed September twenty-sixth, nineteen hundred.
SECTION 3. This Act shall be effective on its passage, but shall be retroactive in its effect so as to enable the said Percy M. Moir to receive salary during his incumbency in the position named.
ENACTED, April 8, 1903.
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An Act Authorizing the Payments to Percy M. Moir of Compensation in Accordance with Law as Supervisor of the Census for the District Comprising the Province of Cavite, Notwithstanding the Fact that he is the Provincial Treasurer of the Province of Cavite and, as Such, Disbursing Officer of Fund for Census Purposes and Receiving Salary and Compensation for Such Positions, Act No. 741, Apr 8, 1903 (Philippines)
An Act Authorizing the Payments to Percy M. Moir of Compensation in Accordance with Law as Supervisor of the Census for the District Comprising the Province of Cavite, Notwithstanding the Fact that he is the Provincial Treasurer of the Province of Cavite and, as Such, Disbursing Officer of Fund for Census Purposes and Receiving Salary and Compensation for Such Positions, Act No. 741 (Phil. 1903)
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