Promotion and supervision.
Section 45
SEC. 45. Promotion and supervision.—It shall be the duty of the Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry, either himself or through his agents or representatives to make propaganda in the provinces of the Archipelago for the proper and speedy organization of associations under this Act, and he shall act as legal and technical adviser to such associations. Said Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry may, either personally or through his agents or representatives, at any time, cause an examination to be made of the operations of each association created hereunder in order to ascertain whether its operations are in accordance with this Act, its articles of incorporation, or its by-laws. In case he finds that any association created hereunder violates any or all of the provisions of this Act, its articles of incorporation, or its by-laws, he shall give the necessary orders to the board of directors of said association to have the defect remedied, and in case of noncompliance, the secretary of the association shall, upon the request of the said Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry or any of his agents or representatives, call a special meeting of the members, or stockholders entitled to vote, in order to decide whether or not there are grounds for the removal from office of one or more of the responsible officers or directors. The personnel of the Research Division of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry is hereby assigned to carry out and put into effect the provisions of this section. The Treasurer of the province where the association is located and the Auditor of the Philippine Islands, either personally or through their authorized representatives, shall be empowered to examine the books, records, and accounts of every association created hereunder, at such times as the Director of the Bureau of Commerce and Industry may request such examination, the result of which shall be reported to him.