secretary-treasurers

Updated: May 5, 2025

There are four regularly organized municipalities in these provinces, but the remainder of their territory is divided into townships, which elect their own officers, except their secretary-treasurers, who are appointed by the provincial governor; and into rancherias or settlements, with all of their officials appointed by the provincial governor.

Dean C. Worcester - The Philippines: Past and Present (Volume 1 of 2)