Local treasury career service.
Section 79
SEC. 79. Local treasury career service.—All local treasurers, their respective assistants, and other subordinates shall comprise the Local Treasury Career Service for which the Department of Finance shall conduct in-service training programs or seminars as may be deemed necessary in improving the technical and administrative skills essential to the conduct and management of the financial affairs and operations of the local governments. For this purpose, the Secretary of Finance may coordinate with, other national departments or agencies and academic institutions and may designate local treasury officials to act as trainors or instructors. Completion of an approved seminar or training program shall be considered a factor in the matter of promotions in the local treasury career service. The Secretary of Finance may, in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, conduct entrance examinations for qualified applicants who may desire to enter the local treasury career service and qualifying examinations for purposes of promotion of those already in the service.