Title
Act No. 366
Date
Mar 3, 1902
An amendment to Act No. 366 changes the number of salaries and positions in the Bureau of Architecture and Construction of Public Buildings in the Philippines, aiming to improve the efficiency and organization of the bureau.
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Law Summary

1. Title and Purpose

  • Legal Provision: This Act amends Section Four of Act Numbered Two Hundred and Sixty-Eight.
  • Objective: To modify the number and salaries of employees within the Bureau of Architecture and Construction of Public Buildings.

2. Amendments to Employee Structure

  • Legal Principle: The Act revises the staffing structure and salary allocations for the Bureau.

  • Key Definitions:

    • Employees of the Bureau: Includes various roles such as superintendent of construction, clerks, draftsmen, and laborers.
  • Staffing Changes:

    • One Superintendent of Construction (Class 6)
    • One Chief Clerk (Class 7, also acting as disbursing clerk)
    • One Draftsman (Class 7)
    • Three Draftsmen (Class 8)
    • One Engineer
    • Two Clerks (Class 9)
    • One Storekeeper (Class 9)
    • Two Draftsmen (Class G)
    • Three Draftsmen (Class H)
    • One Janitor (annual compensation of $210)
    • One Messenger (annual compensation of $150)
    • Skilled and unskilled laborers as necessary (paid from appropriated funds)

3. Funding and Compensation

  • Important Requirements:
    • Laborers, both skilled and unskilled, must be recommended by the chief of the Bureau and approved by the Secretary of Public Instruction.
    • Payments for laborers will derive from funds appropriated quarterly for maintenance, repair, and construction of public buildings.

4. Expedited Passage

  • Legal Principle: The Act emphasizes the need for prompt enactment.
  • Procedures:
    • The Act's passage is expedited under Section Two of "An Act prescribing the order of procedure by the Commission in the enactment of laws," dated September 26, 1900.

5. Effectivity Clause

  • Timeframe:
    • The Act will take effect immediately upon its passage.

6. Enactment

  • Date: The Act was enacted on March 3, 1902.

Key Takeaways

  • Act No. 366 modifies the structure and salaries of employees within the Bureau of Architecture and Construction of Public Buildings.
  • It specifies the roles, classifications, and compensation for Bureau employees.
  • The Act allows for the hiring of laborers based on recommendations and approvals while ensuring funding is available for public building maintenance and construction.
  • The passage of the Act was expedited, indicating a pressing need for these changes, and it takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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