There is one collector of customs for each of the 48 customs collection districts. Collectors are appointed by the President and are charged with the collection of the customs revenue and the enforcement of the customs revenue laws. the neutrality laws. and such other laws as they may be directed to enforce by the Secretary of the Treasury. They are also charged with the administration of certain navigation laws. certain functions under the immigration laws. and other laws pertaining to the Department of Agriculture. In 32 of the 48 customs districts there are no appraisers appointed by the President. and in such districts the collector is the only officer appointed by the President. and he has complete jurisdiction over the customs organization within his particular district. The responsibility for enforcing the customs laws is placed in him alone. and the authority and responsibility are not divided as it is in the few ports where there are appraisers. surveyors. and comptrollers in addition to the collector of customs.
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