RA 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) Section 312

Separation of Personal Money from Public Funds.

Section 312

SECTION 312. Separation of Personal Money from Public Funds. - Local treasurers and other accountable officers shall keep personal monies separate and distinct from local public funds in their custody and shall not make profit out of public money or otherwise apply the same to any use not authorized by law or ordinance.

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