Reorganization of the Mining Bureau
Act No. 17, enacted on October 10, 1900, reorganizes the Mining Bureau of the Philippine Islands, detailing the positions and salaries of its employees. The Bureau will be headed by a military officer from the U.S. Army, while key roles include a chief clerk, mining engineer, and various support staff, with salaries ranging from $5 to $125 per month. The Act specifies that all monetary references pertain to U.S. currency. This law is effective immediately upon its passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 17
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 10, 1900
ACT NO. 17
AN ACT FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE MINING BUREAU OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
SECTION 1. Until otherwise provided by law, the employees of the Mining Bureau shall be:
(a) An officer in charge, detailed by the Military Governor from the Army of the United States and drawing no salary.
(b) A chief clerk, interpreter and stenographer, at one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month.
(c) A mining engineer and assayer, at one hundred and twenty-five dollars per month.
(d) A record clerk, at twenty-seven dollars and fifty cents per month.
(e) An engineer's helper and assistant record clerk, at twelve dollars and fifty cents per month.
(f) A janitor, at seven dollars and fifty cents per month.
(g) A laborer, at five dollars per month.
SECTION 2. In this Act whenever a sum of money is mentioned it shall be understood to refer to the money of the United States.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, October 10, 1900.
Cite This Law
Reorganization of the Mining Bureau, Act No. 17, Oct 10, 1900 (Philippines)
Reorganization of the Mining Bureau, Act No. 17 (Phil. 1900)
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