Designation by Commanding Generals of Military Departments of Civilians to Perform Ad Interim the Duties of Inspectors of Customs
Act No. 46, enacted on November 12, 1900, authorizes commanding generals of military departments in the Philippines to appoint civilians, preferably chief town officers, to temporarily fulfill the duties of customs inspectors when vacancies arise due to the withdrawal of military garrisons. These appointed civilians will receive compensation determined by the department commanders, capped at forty dollars in gold per month. The Act aims to ensure the continuity of customs operations during military transitions and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 46
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 12, 1900
ACT NO. 46
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION BY COMMANDING GENERALS OF MILITARY DEPARTMENTS OF CIVILIANS TO PERFORM AD INTERIM THE DUTIES OF INSPECTORS OF CUSTOMS AND TO FIX TEMPORARY COMPENSATION
SECTION 1. Whenever, through the withdrawal of garrisons from the towns of the Archipelago open to the coasting trade, the office of the inspector of customs becomes vacant, commanding generals of military departments are authorized to designate civilians, preferably the chief officers of towns, to perform ad interim the duties of said office.
SECTION 2. Civilian incumbents of said office, designated under section one of this Act, shall, during the period of their service as such, be compensated therefor at a rate to be fixed by department commanders and not exceeding forty dollars gold per month.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage. HESIcT
ENACTED, November 12, 1900.
Cite This Law
Designation by Commanding Generals of Military Departments of Civilians to Perform Ad Interim the Duties of Inspectors of Customs, Act No. 46, Nov 12, 1900 (Philippines)
Designation by Commanding Generals of Military Departments of Civilians to Perform Ad Interim the Duties of Inspectors of Customs, Act No. 46 (Phil. 1900)
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