Provincial Government Act for Sorsogon

Annual salaries for provincial officers are specified in U.S. dollars:
- Provincial Governor: $1,700
- Provincial Secretary: $1,200
- Provincial Treasurer: $2,200
- Provincial Supervisor: $1,700
- Provincial Fiscal: $1,250
Salaries are payable monthly in equal installments.
Officers are entitled to necessary and actual traveling expenses up to $2.50 per day when absent on official business.
Travel expense claims require certification by the officer, approval by the provincial board, and final approval by the Insular Treasurer.

The provincial treasurer must post a bond of $18,000 until March 1, 1902.
After March 1, 1902, the Commission may require a new or additional bond reflecting increased funds due to land tax collection.
The bond secures accountability for internal revenue collections including taxes for municipalities, the province, and the Central Government.
The Insular Treasurer prescribes the bond form.
Military officers appointed to provincial offices do not need to post bonds and will not receive salary until July 1, 1901.

Presidents or alcaldes of municipalities must meet quarterly on the third Monday of January, April, July, and October.
The meeting’s purpose is to discuss provincial improvements and make recommendations to the provincial board.
The provincial secretary calls the meetings and acts as secretary.
A chairman is elected for each quarterly session.
Recommendations of the convention are certified to the provincial board by the provincial secretary.

Oaths to provincial officers may be administered by:
- A member of the Philippine Commission.
- The provincial governor.
- A judicial officer with jurisdiction in the province.
- Any officer of the U.S. Army stationed in the province.