SECTION  2136 . Action by Provincial Board. — If, upon due consideration, the provincial board shall adjudge that the charges are not sustained, the proceedings shall be dismissed; if it shall adjudge that the accused has been guilty of misconduct which woul d be sufficiently punished by reprimand, or further reprimand, it shall direct the provincial governor to deliver such reprimand in pursuance of its judgment; and in either case the official, if previously suspended, shall be reinstated. HcaDTE If in the opinion of the board the case is one requiring more severe discipline, it shall without unnecessary delay forward to the Executive Secretary certified copies of the record in the case, including the charges, the evidence, and the findings of the  board, to which shall be added the recommendation of the board as to whether the official ought to be suspended, further suspended, or finally dismissed from office; and in such case the board may exercise its discretion to reinstate the official, if alrea dy suspended, or to suspend him or continue his suspension pending final action. The trial of a suspended municipal official and the proceedings incident thereto shall be given preference over the current and routine business of the board. [2266-1.] SECTION  2137 . Final Action by Executive Secretary. —  Upon receiving the papers in any such proceeding the Executive Secretary shall review the case without unnecessary delay and shall make such order for the reinstatement, dismissal, suspension, or further  suspension of the official, as the facts shall warrant. Disciplinary suspension made upon order of the Executive Secretary shall be without pay and in duration shall not exceed two months. No final dismissal shall take effect until approved by the Governo r-General. [2266-1.] SECTION  2138 . Salary of Officer Pending Suspension. —  A municipal officer suspended from duty pending an investigation of charges against him shall receive no pay during such suspension; but upon subsequent exoneration or reinstatement, the Executive Secre tary may order the payment of the whole or part of the salary accruing during such suspension. [2266-1.] SECTION  2139 . Duty of Provincial Governor to Order Prosecution in Certain Cases. —  Upon receiving information to the effect that any municipal Copyright 2012 CD Technologies Asia, Inc. and Accesslaw, Inc. Philippine Law Encyclopedia 2011 626