Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 3558)
The primary purpose of Act No. 3558 is to create the position of Assistant Provincial Treasurer in the office of the provincial treasurer in each province of the Philippines.
The new section is inserted between sections 2088 and 2089 of the Administrative Code and is designated as section 2088 (A).
The Assistant Provincial Treasurer is appointed by the provincial treasurer, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior and in conformity with the Civil Service Law.
The compensation of the Assistant Provincial Treasurer is fixed by the provincial board with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
The Assistant Provincial Treasurer shall perform the duties that were being performed by the chief clerk and deputy of the provincial treasurer at the time of the Act's approval, as well as other duties assigned by the provincial treasurer.
The position of chief clerk in the office of the provincial treasurer is abolished and shall not be recreated except by law.
The existing chief clerks in the offices of provincial treasurers ipso facto become Assistant Provincial Treasurers under this Act.
Yes, the appointment of the Assistant Provincial Treasurer requires the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.
The Act took effect immediately upon its approval on November 26, 1929.
No, Act No. 3558 does not mention any penalties or legal sanctions; its focus is on creating the position and defining its appointment and functions.