Specified Provinces and Number of Assistant Provincial Fiscals
- Provinces such as Bohol, Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Iloilo, Cebu, and others have up to five assistant provincial fiscals.
- Other provinces listed have lesser numbers, generally from one to two assistant provincial fiscals.
- Each provincial fiscal assistant is assigned a specific salary amount, reflecting the administrative structure and budget allocation.
Appointment Authority and Process
- Assistant provincial fiscals are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- Such appointments require the consent of the Commission on Appointments of the Congress of the Philippines.
- This process ensures a system of checks and balances in appointing these legal officers.
Salary Allocation and Payment
- Salaries of assistant provincial fiscals are paid by the provinces where they serve.
- These salaries must be included in the annual appropriation of the respective province.
- The salary payment system aligns with that of the provincial fiscals, ensuring uniform fiscal management.
Eligibility Requirements for Appointment
- Candidates must be citizens of the Philippines.
- Must be duly admitted to practice law in the courts of the Philippines.
- Must have practiced law actively for at least three years prior to appointment.
- These criteria emphasize competence and legal experience for the role.
Effectivity of the Act
- The law took effect immediately upon approval on March 24, 1947.
- This provision ensures the prompt implementation of the amendments to the Revised Administrative Code section on assistant provincial fiscals.