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.