Organizational Structure and Staffing
- The Bureau shall have a Chief who receives an annual salary of $3,500, paid monthly in U.S. currency.
- The Chief is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary travel expenses when conducting official business outside Manila.
- The Bureau's staffing includes a stenographer and typewriter classified as class nine.
- There is an agent for Moro affairs located in the Jolo Archipelago, designated as a class ten clerk under the Office of Moro Affairs.
Leadership and Appointment Powers
- The Chief of the Bureau holds general direction and control over its operations.
- The Chief has authority to appoint all duly authorized officers and employees, subject to the Civil Service Act and Act Numbered Twenty-five.
- The Chief may recommend to the Commission the appointment of additional employees necessary for the effective functioning of the Bureau.
Legislative Process and Effectivity
- The enactment of this law is expedited in accordance with established procedural rules to address urgent public needs.
- The Act took effect immediately upon its passage.
Summary of Legal and Administrative Provisions
- The law creates a specialized government agency focused on indigenous tribal affairs to facilitate cultural understanding and developmental policies.
- It ensures the institutional framework for research, administration, and policy recommendations related to non-Christian tribes.
- It integrates compliance with civil service regulations in the hiring and administration processes.
- It establishes clear salary and expense provisions for key Bureau personnel to support effective operations.