The Speaker is authorized to designate from time to time some one from among those appointed by him and appropriated for and employed in his office, whose duty it shall be under the direction of the Speaker to sign in his name and for him all certificates required by for salary and accounts for traveling expenses in going to and returning from Congress of Representatives and Delegates.
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CHAPTER 53— HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEMBERS
§ 5301. Representatives’ and Delegates’ salaries payable monthly
§ 5302. Salaries payable monthly after taking oath
§ 5303. End-of-the-month salary payment schedule inapplicable to Senators
§ 5306. Deductions for absence
§ 5307. Certification of salary and mileage accounts
§ 5308. Substitute to sign certificates for salary and accounts
§ 5309. Disbursement of compensation of House Members by Chief Administrative Officer