An Act to Amend Section Sixty-One of Commonwealth Act Numbered One, Known as the National Defense Act
Commonwealth Act No. 267, enacted on June 2, 1938, amends Section 61 of the National Defense Act regarding the appointment and composition of Acceptance Boards. These boards, established by the President for a three-year term, will serve municipalities based on population needs and consist of five regular members, including two physicians and, if possible, two Philippine Army officers. The President also designates a Chairman for the Board, with alternates attending in cases of regular member absence. The Act takes effect upon its approval.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Commonwealth Act No. 267
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Commonwealth Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 2, 1938
COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 267
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION SIXTY-ONE OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NUMBERED ONE, KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL DEFENSE ACT
SECTION 1. Section sixty-one of the National Defense Act is amended so as to read as follows:
"SEC. 61. Acceptance Boards shall be appointed by the President for a term of three years. Boards shall be appointed for such municipalities and municipal districts as the population may require. The President shall determine the number and location of boards required for the administration of this Law. They shall consist of five regular members and two or more alternates. Two regular members shall be physicians and where practicable two shall be officers of the Philippine Army stationed in the province. The President shall designate the Chairman of the Board. The alternates shall serve and attend the meetings of the Board, in the event of the absence, sickness or other inability of the regular members, upon call of the Chairman of the Board."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved, June 2, 1938.
Cite This Law
An Act to Amend Section Sixty-One of Commonwealth Act Numbered One, Known as the National Defense Act, Commonwealth Act No. 267, Jun 2, 1938 (Philippines)
An Act to Amend Section Sixty-One of Commonwealth Act Numbered One, Known as the National Defense Act, Commonwealth Act No. 267 (Phil. 1938)
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