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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

Bailiff.

Sec. 14. And be it enacted, That said Commis-
sioners or a majority of them shall have full power
and authority annually to appoint a bailiff, whose
duty it shall be to preserve the peace and good
order of said town, and for this purpose, he is
hereby vested with the same power and authority
as any constable may have under the laws of this
State.

Fees of Bailiff.

Sec. 15. And be it enacted, That the bailiff shall
have the same fees for making arrests or serving
process, for violation of any ordinance of the cor-
poration, as are allowed constables for similar ser-
vices.

Oath of office.

Sec. 16. And be it enacted, That the Commis-
sioners and all other officers of the corporation
shall, before entering upon the duties of their
office, take an oath before a Justice of the Peace
within the limit of said corporation, that they will
diligently and faithfully, to the best of their judg-
ment and ability, discharge the duties of their
office without favor, partiality or prejudice, and
shall file the certificate of the officer before whom
the same was taken among the records of the cor-
poration.

Bond.

Sec. 17. And be it enacted, That the clerk and
bailiff shall give bond, payable to the Commission-
ers in such penalty and with such security as the
Commissioners may require, conditional for the
faithful performance of the duties of the office of
clerk and bailiff, and may remove either or both
of said officers at pleasure.

Pass ordi-
nances.

Sec. 18. And be it enacted, That the Commission-
ers may pass such ordinances not contrary to law
as they may deem beneficial to the town ;may
open and close streets, straighten, widen and im-
prove the same, grade and pave the same ;make
causeways, establish the width and grade of side-
walks, curb, pave and set out shade trees thereon.

Income ap-
propriated.

Sec. 19. And be it enacted, That so much of the
labor or money by the present or any future road
law, levied or taxed upon the owners of property
or residents within the limits of said corporation,
shall be turned over to said Commissioners and
belong to and become a part of the income of said