An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four
Act No. 2973, enacted on February 21, 1921, amends Section 2441 of the Administrative Code regarding the appointment and duties of the secretary of the Municipal Board in Manila. The secretary is elected by the Board members and is responsible for maintaining the Board's records, including ordinances and resolutions, and ensuring their publication. The act stipulates that the secretary must also provide certified copies of public records and keep the office open for public inspection. Additionally, the Board is authorized to set the secretary's compensation, not exceeding 3,600 pesos annually. This amendment took effect upon its approval.
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- What is An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four about?
- Act No. 2973, enacted on February 21, 1921, amends Section 2441 of the Administrative Code regarding the appointment and duties of the secretary of the Municipal Board in Manila. The secretary is elected by the Board members and is responsible for maintaining the Board's records, including ordinances and resolutions, and ensuring their publication. The act stipulates that the secretary must also provide certified copies of public records and keep the office open for public inspection. Additionally, the Board is authorized to set the secretary's compensation, not exceeding 3,600 pesos annually. This amendment took effect upon its approval.
- What type of law is Act No. 2973?
- An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four (Act No. 2973) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four enacted?
- An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four (Act No. 2973) was enacted on Feb 21, 1921.
- What is the citation for An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four?
- An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four, Act No. 2973, Feb 21, 1921 (Philippines)
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February 21, 1921
ACT NO. 2973
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION TWENTY-FOUR HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AS AMENDED BY SECTION SEVEN OF ACT NUMBERED TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOUR
SECTION 1. Section twenty-four hundred and forty-one of the Administrative Code, as amended by section seven of Act Numbered Twenty-seven hundred and seventy-four, is hereby amended to read as follows: TEHIaD
"SEC. 2441. Appointment and duties of secretary of Board. — The Board shall have a secretary, who shall be elected by it to serve during the term of office of the then members. A vacancy in the office of secretary shall be filled temporarily or for the unexpired term in like manner. The secretary shall be in charge of the records of the Municipal Board. He shall keep a full record of the proceedings of the Board, and file all documents relating thereto; shall record, in a book kept for that purpose, all ordinances, and all resolutions and motions directing the payment of money or creating liability, enacted or adopted by the Board, with the dates of passage of the same, and of the publication of ordinances; shall keep a seal, circular in form, with the inscription "Municipal Board — City of Manila," in the center of which shall be placed the arms of the city, and affix the same, with his signature, to all ordinances and other official acts of the Board, and shall present the same for signature to the president; shall cause each ordinance passed to be published as herein provided; shall, on demand, furnish certified copies of all records of public character in his charge under the seal of his office; and collect and receive therefor such fees as may be prescribed by resolution of the Board; and shall keep his office and all records therein which are not of a confidential character open to public inspection during usual business hours. His compensation as secretary shall be fixed by the Board at not exceeding three thousand six hundred pesos a year."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its approval.
Approved, February 21, 1921.
Cite This Law
An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four, Act No. 2973, Feb 21, 1921 (Philippines)
An Act to Amend Section Twenty-Four Hundred and Forty-One of the Administrative Code, as Amended by Section Seven of Act Numbered Twenty-Seven Hundred and Seventy-Four, Act No. 2973 (Phil. 1921)
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