Section 5
SEC. 5. Whenever application for additional funds is made by any Department head, certifying that the needs of the Bureau or office or the construction or repair work under his jurisdiction require the expenditure of a sum of money greater than the amount appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose, the Emergency Board shall investigate the facts set forth in such application, ascertain whether the applicant has taken the necessary measures to prevent the expenditure of a sum of money greater than that authorized by law, hear the evidence presented, and submit a report with its recommendations to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who may, with the approval of the Governor-General, authorize the expenditure of additional funds appropriated for this purpose, in such amount as may be deemed necessary for the purposes of the work, Bureau or office concerned. The Secretary of Finance, within the first fifteen days of January, shall send to each House of the Legislature a the statement of the additional appropriations made under the provisions of this section.