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Funds will be withdrawn from the account by sub- mission to the Treasury of payment vouchers. The vouchers shall be signed by the Director of Medical Services and the Principal Matron.

4. The Director of Medical Services shall keep suitable accounts to record the transactions of the Fund. The account shall be balanced monthly and a statement showing this balance shall be forwarded to the Treasury for checking with Accountant-General's record. The accounts shall be subject to periodical audit by an Auditor appointed by the Governor,

5. A statement showing the financial position of the fund at the arst March each year shall be prepared by the Director of Medical Services and, after examination by the Auditor of the Fund, shall be laid before Legislative Council,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL RESOLUTION,

WHEREAS it is necessary to confirm and approve the establish- ment and operation of a Fund designated as the Samaritan Fund applicable for the relief of needy patients attending hospitals and institutions conducted or controlled by the Government of the Colony;

AND WHEREAS conditions governing the maintenance and application of such Fund have been determined and are specified in the Schedule hereto;

NOW THEREFORE be it Resolved by this Council that the establishment and operation of the Samaritan Fund in accordance with the conditions aforesaid he and is hereby confirmed and approved.

Clerk of Councils.

24th May, 1950.

SCHEDULE.

Conditions.

1. The Funds shall be administered by the Principal Almoner, Medical Department.

1. The Fund shall be used at the discretion of the Principal Almoner to provide gifts or monetary grants for the benefit of needy patients.

3. The Fund shall consist of donations and gifts received from various sources from time to time. All monies accruing to the Fund will be paid into the Treasury or the Treasury bank account for the credit of "Deposits-Medical Department, Samaritan Fund.””

Funds shall be withdrawn from the account by submission to the Treasury of payment vouchers. The vouchers shall be signed by the Principal Almoner and countersigned by the Director of Medical Services or his authorized deputy.