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in the name of the State, for such sums of money as may be
collected by him, and forthwith make return of and pay over
the same to the proper accounting officer. And the State's
Attorney of each county and the city of Baltimore, before he
shall enter on the discharge of his duties, shall execute a bond
to the State of Maryland, for the faithful performance of
his duties, in the penalty of ten thousand dollars, with two or
more sureties, to be approved by the judge of the court hav-
ing criminal jurisdiction in said counties or city.
ARTICLE VI.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 1. There shall be a Treasury Department, con- |
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sisting of a Comptroller, chosen by the qualified electors of
the State, at each regular election of members of the House |
Comptroller. |
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of Delegates, who shall receive an annual salary of two thou- |
Salary. |
sand five hundred dollars; and a Treasurer, to be appointed
by the two Houses of the Legislature, at each regular session |
Treasurer. |
thereof, on joint ballot, who shall receive an annual salary of
two thousand five hundred dollars; and the terms of office of |
Salary. |
the said Comptroller and Treasurer shall be for two years,
and until their successors shall qualify; and neither of the
said officers shall be allowed, or receive any fees, commissions
or perquisites of any kind in addition to his salary for the
performance of any duty or services whatsoever. In case of |
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a vacancy in either of the offices by death, or otherwise, the
Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
shall fill such vacancy by appointment, to continue until an-
other election, or a choice by the Legislature, as the case may
be, and until the qualification of the successor. The Comp-
troller and the Treasurer shall keep their offices at the seat of |
Vacancies. |
Government, and shall take such oath, and enter into such
bonds for the faithful discharge of their duties as are now, or
may hereafter be prescribed by law.
Thomas vs. On ens, 4 Md., 189. Archer vs. State, 74 Md., 410 and
443. Davidson vs. Brice, 91 Md., 682. |
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SEC. 2. The Comptroller shall have the general superin-
tendence of the fiscal affairs of the State; he shall digest and
prepare plans for the improvement and management of the
revenue, and for the support of the public credit; prepare
and report estimates of the revenue and expenditures of the
State; superintend and enforce the prompt collection of all
taxes and revenue; adjust and settle, on terms prescribed by |
Comptroller's
duties. |
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