SEC. 18. Upon the approval of the Governor-General or proper head of Department first had, a vacancy in a position of any class may lie filled by the. appointment of one person or more of a lower class: Provided, That the aggregate of salaries paid is not greater than the salary authorized by law for that position.
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CitationAct No. 1698 Section 18 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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