Us Code § 542 - to 546. Omitted
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 542 — to 546. Omitted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 542. to 546. Omitted
Editorial Notes
Codification
Sections 542 to 546, relating to Territory of Hawaii, were omitted in view of admission of Hawaii into the Union.
Section 542, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §77, 31 Stat. 156; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, §1, 70 Stat. 920, created posts of auditor and deputy auditor and prescribed their powers and duties.
Section 542a, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §77A, as added Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, §2, 70 Stat. 920, created position of post auditor and set out his duties, term, and powers.
Section 543, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §78, 31 Stat. 156, prescribed powers and duties of surveyor.
Section 544, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §79, 31 Stat. 156, prescribed powers and duties of high sheriff and deputies.
Section 545, act Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §106, as added July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §315, 42 Stat. 121, and amended Aug. 14, 1958, Pub. L. 85–650, §1, 72 Stat. 606, prescribed powers and duties of board of harbor commissioners and called for board supervision of moneys appropriated for harbor improvements.
Section 546, acts Apr. 30, 1900, ch. 339, §80, 31 Stat. 156; Mar. 3, 1905, ch. 1465, §2, 33 Stat. 1035; July 9, 1921, ch. 42, §312, 42 Stat. 119; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 862, §1, 70 Stat. 920; Aug. 28, 1958, Pub. L. 85–793, §§1, 2, 72 Stat. 957, dealt with nomination and appointment of officers by governor and provided for their terms and salaries.
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