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Act No. 2408 Section 55

Administrative Code.

Section 55

SEC. 55. Administrative Code.—The department governor is hereby authorized and empowered to prepare or cause to be prepared under his direction and supervision, a compilation of the acts of the legislative council of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, executive orders, circulars, and regulations issued thereunder, revised and modified to conform with the provisions of this Organic Act, including rules and regulations required by this Act and instructions necessary to properly carry into effect the provisions hereof. Such executive orders, rules and regulations, instructions, and circulars authorized by law when duly approved by the Governor-General shall have the force and effect of law and together with the compiled acts of the legislative council shall hereafter be referred to as "The Administrative Code of the Department of Mindanao and Sulu" : Provided, however, That such code may be amended from time to time by the administrative council with the approval of the Governor-General first had: Provided further, That if requested by the department governor, the Governor-General may detail such officers and employees of the Insular or provincial governments, as may be considered necessary, to assist in the preparation of the Administrative Code herein provided, and such officers and employees shall receive such additional compensation, in lieu of living expenses, as may be provided by the administrative council.

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CitationAct No. 2408 Section 55 (LawPlayer, data as of 2026-07-04)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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