Law Summary

SECTION 1: Appropriation of Funds

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section authorizes the appropriation of $20,000 from the Insular Treasury for the construction of a timber wharf in Cebu.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Insular Treasury": The financial repository for funds allocated for governmental use in the Philippine Islands.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • Funds to be utilized as necessary for the wharf construction.
  • Compliance with general plans and specifications filed with the Consulting Engineer.
  • Bids submitted on November 24, 1903, must be considered.
• Relevant Timeframes: Immediate execution of the appropriation upon passage of the Act.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None explicitly mentioned in this section.

• $20,000 is appropriated for the construction of a timber wharf.
• The funds are to be drawn from the Insular Treasury.
• Must adhere to existing plans on file with the Consulting Engineer.
• Bids for the construction were submitted on November 24, 1903.

SECTION 2: Disbursement of Funds

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section outlines the disbursement process for the appropriated funds.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Disbursing Officer": The official responsible for releasing funds for the project.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • Payments for labor and materials must be made upon the presentation of approved vouchers.
  • Monthly payments to contractors require certification from the superintendent and approval by the Consulting Engineer.
• Relevant Timeframes: Monthly payments to contractors must be initiated as per work progress.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Disbursing officer to manage fund disbursement unless designated otherwise by the Civil Governor.
• Payments require proper vouchers and certification of work done.
• Monthly contractor payments contingent upon work value certification.

SECTION 3: Procurement of Services and Materials

• Legal Principle/Provision: Emphasizes that work and material procurement should be conducted through contracts.
• Key Definitions Introduced: None.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The work should be carried out by contracting with private individuals or corporations.
• Relevant Timeframes: None specified.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Construction and procurement of materials to be done via contracts.

SECTION 4: Supervision and Reporting

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section establishes the supervisory framework for the construction project.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Consulting Engineer": The individual tasked with overseeing the project.
  • "Superintendent": The appointed individual responsible for direct management of construction work.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The Consulting Engineer oversees project construction and appoints a superintendent.
  • The superintendent is accountable for reporting progress and managing assistants and inspectors.
• Relevant Timeframes: Monthly reports to be submitted.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Consulting Engineer has general supervision and appoints a superintendent.
• Superintendent to manage construction and submit monthly progress reports.

SECTION 5: Employee Regulations

• Legal Principle/Provision: This section discusses the status of employees involved in the project.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Classified Service": Employees covered under the Civil Service Act.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • Employees hired for this project are not necessarily bound by the Civil Service Act, but those in classified service may be temporarily reassigned.
• Relevant Timeframes: None specified.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• Employees may not be subject to Civil Service provisions but can be transferred from classified service.

SECTION 6: Expedited Passage

• Legal Principle/Provision: This provision emphasizes the urgency of the Act's passage.
• Key Definitions Introduced: None.
• Important Requirements or Procedures:
  • The Act is expedited under Section 2 of a previous law aimed at streamlining legislative procedures.
• Relevant Timeframes: Immediate effect upon passage.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• The Act is to be expedited for swift enactment for public good.

SECTION 7: Effectivity

• Legal Principle/Provision: Specifies the activation of the Act.
• Key Definitions Introduced: None.
• Important Requirements or Procedures: The Act takes effect immediately upon its passage.
• Relevant Timeframes: Effective upon enactment.
• Penalties/Liabilities: None mentioned.

• The Act becomes effective immediately upon passage.

Key Takeaways

• Act No. 1020 appropriates $20,000 for the construction of a timber wharf in Cebu, with specified procedures for fund disbursement, supervision, and employee management.
• The framework requires adherence to existing plans and mandates monthly reporting by the construction superintendent.
• The Act emphasizes expedited enactment for the public good and becomes effective immediately upon passage.