Law Summary

SECTION 1: Salary Classification

• Explanation: Establishes a structured salary classification for officers and employees within the Philippine Civil Service, as proposed by the Philippine Civil Service Board.
• Key Definitions:
  • Salary Classes: Defined from Class 1 (≥ $3,000) to Class K (< $240), with specific annual salary ranges for each class.
• Important Requirements:
  • The specified minimum salary for each class is to be interpreted as the annual salary.
• Timeframes:
  • No specific deadlines; however, the act is effective as of April 1, 1901.

• Class 1: $3,000 or more
• Class 2: $2,750 - $2,999
• Class 3: $2,500 - $2,749
• Class 4: $2,250 - $2,499
• Class 5: $2,000 - $2,249
• Classes continue down to Class K: < $240

SECTIONS 2-18: Employment Structure and Salaries by Office

• Explanation: Details specific positions and their corresponding salaries across various government offices, including the Military Governor, United States Philippine Commission, Treasurer, Auditor, Collector of Customs, and others.
• Key Definitions:
  • Positions: Includes roles like private secretary, clerks, inspectors, and various department heads.
• Important Requirements:
  • Each office has prescribed numbers of employees and their salary classifications.

• Military Governor: Various clerks from Class 1 to Class I
• United States Philippine Commission: One secretary at $7,500, various clerks
• Treasurer: $6,000 for the Treasurer, $2,250 for the chief clerk
• Auditor: $6,000 for Auditor, $4,000 for Deputy Auditor
• Collector of Customs: $6,000 for Collector, $4,000 for Deputy Collector

SECTION 19: Promotion Requirements for Stenographers

• Explanation: Stipulates conditions under which stenographers and typists may be promoted within salary classifications.
• Key Definitions:
  • Stenographer and Typewriter: Employees serving in these capacities at specified salary thresholds.
• Important Requirements:
  • Promotion to a higher salary class requires six months of service and passing an examination.

• Promotion contingent on passing prescribed exams
• Minimum salary threshold for promotion: $1,200

SECTION 20: Expediency in Legislative Process

• Explanation: This section expedites the enactment of the bill for public good.
• Key Definitions:
  • Public Good: Justification for expedited legislative processes.
• Important Requirements:
  • The act is passed under the provisions of an earlier act that governs the legislative process.

SECTION 21: Effectivity

• Explanation: States when the act takes effect.
• Key Definitions:
  • Effective Date: April 1, 1901.

• The act will be effective from the specified date.

Key Takeaways

• Salary Classification: Establishes a minimum salary structure ranging from $3,000 to below $240 across various classes.
• Employment Specifics: Detailed salary provisions for numerous roles within the Philippine Civil Service, ensuring transparency in compensation.
• Promotion Guidelines: Sets clear criteria for the promotion of stenographers, ensuring a merit-based system.
• Legislative Expediency: The act is enacted swiftly for the public good, reflecting a proactive legislative approach.
• Effective Date: The act is enforceable from April 1, 1901, marking a significant change in salary regulation for civil service employees.