920 WASHINGTON COUNTY. [ART. 21.

241. He shall keep a full account of all moneys received and
paid by him, and of all vouchers and matters relating to the
duties of his office, and at the end of his term he shall deliver all
books and vouchers relating thereto, when required by the
school commissioners, to such person aa they shall elect to
receive the same.

242. The said treasurer shall be elected annually, at such time
as the school commissioDers shall in their constitution or by-
laws appoint, and shall receive such compensation for his
services as they shall from time to time determine.

243. The regular meetings of the board of school commis-
sioners shall be held quarterly at the court-house m Hagerstpwn
at such time as to them may be most convenient; they may
adjourn from day to day whenever the public business shall
require it, and the president may call extra meetings whenever
any business of importance shall demand it.

244. A majority of said board of commissioners shall con-
stitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

245. In case of a vacancy in said board, the county com-
missioners shall appoint a suitable person to fill such vacancy,
who shall serve until the next regular appointment of school
commiasioners.

246. The board of school commissioners and their successors
shall have full power and exclusive control over what is known
and denominated the school fund for said county; to have,
demand, receive, hold, vest and reinvest the same in behalf and
for the benefit of primary schools and for the promotion of edu-
cation in said county; and all money due or that may become
due and payable for the use of said school fund for said county,
shall be paid over to the order of the said board of school com-
missioners for Washington county, and their receipt shall be
regarded as a sufficient discharge and acquittance, if it shall
appear on its face to be the official order or act of the board of
said commissioners.

247. They shall, upon the collection or receipt of any part of
the school fund for Washington county, now secured by the
bonds, notes, or otherwise of individuals, immediately reinvest