Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 2969)
The main purpose of Act No. 2969 is to amend the last paragraph of Section Three of Act No. 2809 by increasing the salaries of the provincial governor and provincial fiscal of Camarines Norte.
The salaries of the provincial governor, provincial treasurer, provincial fiscal, and members of the provincial board of Camarines Norte are addressed in this Act.
The maximum annual compensation shall not exceed 3,200 pesos for the provincial governor, 1,900 pesos for the provincial treasurer, and 3,000 pesos for the provincial fiscal.
Each provincial officer shall receive an annual compensation at a rate fixed by the provincial board, but the salary shall not exceed the maximum amounts prescribed by the Act.
Yes, each member of the provincial board is entitled to receive a per diem not exceeding five pesos for each session actually attended.
No, Act No. 2969 does not specify any penalties or sanctions for violations of the salary provisions.
The Act took effect upon its approval, which was on February 21, 1921.
Act No. 2969 was enacted by the Philippine Legislature, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, under the authority vested by the Philippine government at the time.
It amends the last paragraph of Section Three of Act Numbered 2809.
The compensation rates fixed by the provincial board for the provincial officers must not exceed the maximum amounts stipulated by the Act for each position.