Any collection authorised by law or fines as collected under this Act other than grants and taxes levied in a village in the interest of the public shall be deposited into the said Fund.

Duties and responsibilities of President, Vice President and Treasurer Duties and responsibilities of President, Vice President and Treasurer. -

1. (1) Duties of the President. -
   • (a) The President shall cause notices and instructions for prevention of dangers such as outbreak of fire, epidemic, etc., in the village to be proclaimed by engaging the "Tlingau" and whenever notices, orders, circulars or letters are received for redistribution from the State Government to pass on to other villages he shall forthwith cause it to be sent through the Secretary.
   • (b) The President shall be responsible for the compliance of all relevant orders and instructions issued by the State Government.
   • (c) The President shall cause such relevant orders and notifications to be read out by the Secretary in the meeting of the Village Council, and if it is necessary to be brought to the knowledge of the general public, it shall be given over to the Secretary for dissemination either through Tlingau or by a public notice.
   • (d) The President shall examine the records kept by the Secretary from time to time as he may deem necessary.
   • (e) The President shall be responsible to pass on the letters received by him to the Secretary for record.
   • (f) In the event of resignation or removal of the President, he shall fully relinquish the charge of the President and hand over the records, documents, assets and properties including the seals to the new President.
2. (2) Duties of the Vice President. - In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties and functions of the President, and during such period the powers of the President shall be vested in him.
3. (3) Duties of the Treasurer. - The Treasurer of a Village Council shall keep all funds of the Village Council and properly maintain cash book and register as prescribed by the State Government. In the event of the Treasurer ceasing to function for any reason, he shall forthwith handover the charge of Treasurer to the newly appointed Treasurer or any other member authorized by the State Government.