Compensation and Allowances for Provincial Officers
- Specific annual salaries for provincial officials in Bohol are established, payable in United States currency:
- Provincial Governor: $1,500
- Provincial Secretary: $1,000
- Provincial Treasurer: $1,800
- Provincial Supervisor: $1,600
- Provincial Fiscal: $1,100
- Salaries are payable monthly in equal parts (one-twelfth) on the last day of each calendar month.
- Provincial officers are entitled to reimbursement of actual necessary travel expenses when absent from the provincial capital on official business, subject to a cap of $2.00 per day.
- Travel expense claims require certification by the officer concerned and approval by the provincial board, which then forwards the accounts with the board's resolution to the Insular Treasurer for final approval.
Bond Requirements for Provincial Treasurer
- The provincial treasurer must give a bond in the amount of $12,000 until March 1, 1902.
- After this date, the Commission may require a new or additional bond reflecting anticipated increases in funds under the treasurer’s custody, particularly due to land tax collection.
- The bond ensures the treasurer’s accountability for internal-revenue collections, municipal, provincial, and Central Government taxes.
- The bond’s form is prescribed by the Insular Treasurer.
- Military officers assigned to provincial offices by the Military Governor are exempt from the bond requirement and salary payment until July 1, 1901.
Meetings of Municipal Presidents or Alcaldes
- Presidents or alcaldes of municipalities convene quarterly on the third Monday of January, April, July, and October.
- The meetings focus on discussing provincial improvements and governance, with recommendations submitted to the provincial board.
- The provincial secretary is responsible for calling the convention, serving as its secretary, and certifying its recommendations to the provincial board.
- A chairman is elected for each quarterly session.
Provincial Capital Designation
- The capital of the Province of Bohol is established as the town of Tagbilaran, maintaining its former status.
Effectivity of the Act
- The provisions of this law take effect immediately upon its passage on April 20, 1901.