Title
Act No. 914
Date
Oct 1, 1903
Act No. 914 allows the dispensing clerk of the Civil Sanitarium in Benguet to serve as the disbursing officer and property clerk, without extra pay, while the cost of their bond is covered by the Insular Treasury.
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Law Summary

SECTION 1: Designation and Duties

  • Concise Explanation: This section designates the dispensing clerk of the Civil Sanitarium in Benguet as the disbursing officer and property clerk. The clerk will assume these responsibilities without additional pay.
  • Key Definitions:
    • Dispensing Clerk: A designated official responsible for dispensing medications and supplies within the Civil Sanitarium.
    • Disbursing Officer: An official responsible for the disbursement of funds.
    • Property Clerk: An official tasked with managing and safeguarding property.
  • Requirements/Procedures:
    • The dispensing clerk is to perform duties as both disbursing officer and property clerk.
    • The cost of the clerk's bond will be covered by the Insular Treasury.
  • Cross-References:
    • This section repeals provisions from Act Numbered Four Hundred and Twenty-Nine, which previously required the Attending Physician and Surgeon to perform the duties of disbursing officer or property clerk.

SECTION 2: Expedited Passage

  • Concise Explanation: This section emphasizes the urgency of the bill's enactment for public benefit, allowing for expedited legislative procedures.
  • Requirements/Procedures:
    • The bill's passage is expedited in accordance with Section Two of the Act passed on September 26, 1900, which outlines legislative procedures.
  • Timeframes: The Act is to be enacted promptly, reflecting its immediate necessity.

SECTION 3: Effectivity

  • Concise Explanation: This section states that the Act shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
  • Timeframes: The Act is effective on the date of its enactment, which is October 1, 1903.

Key Takeaways

  • Act No. 914 designates the dispensing clerk of the Civil Sanitarium, Benguet, to also serve as the disbursing officer and property clerk without additional compensation.
  • The Act repeals previous requirements for the Attending Physician and Surgeon to undertake these duties.
  • The legislation is enacted with urgency for public good and is effective immediately upon passage.

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