Uniform Salaries for Provincial Governors and Treasurers

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Act No. 1581: Uniform Salaries for Provincial Governors and Treasurers

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Title Supreme Court: Uniform Salaries for Provincial Governors and Treasurers

Law: Act No. 1581

Decision Date: Dec 22, 1906

Act No. 1581 equalizes and secures uniform salaries for provincial governors and treasurers in the Philippines, specifying salary amounts for different provinces and exempting officials already receiving higher salaries until the end of their term.

salary equality

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Grandfather Clause for Existing Salaries

If the provincial governor or treasurer already receives a salary greater than the fixed amount under this act, the new salary provisions do not apply during the current term of office.
The salary adjustment takes effect only upon the qualification of the successor to that office.

Legislative Expediency and Authority

The act is enacted under the authority of the United States Philippine Commission.
The public interest requires the rapid enactment of this law.
The passage is expedited pursuant to a previously enacted procedural law governing legislative enactments.

Effective Date

The act takes effect immediately upon its passage on December 22, 1906.

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