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tion of his term shall transfer and deliver to his successor in office all
books, accounts and papers of every kind connected therewith.

P. L. L., 1888, Art. 6, sec. 67. 1882, ch. 214.

116. It shall not be lawful for the said treasurer, during his continu-
ance in office, to have, hold, purchase or acquire for his own use, either

directly or indirectly, any claim on or against the said county, or any
share or interest therein, whether the same has been or is to be passed
upon and approved by the County Commissioners, or to receive, enjoy
or participate in any benefit, profit or emolument arising from any such
claim and demand, or from any agreement or contract made and entered
into by the said County Commissioners, except such claims, demands and
agreements as arise directly to and with himself under and in the dis-
charge of the duties of his office.

P. L. L., 1888, Art. 6, sec. 68. 1882, ch. 214.

117. If the grand jury, by written information, statement or request,
Containing one or more specific and direct charges showing incompetency
or misconduct on the part of the said treasurer, shall so recommend, the
Circuit Court for Caroline County is authorized and empowered to con-
sider, try and determine such charges against the said treasurer, under
such forms of procedure, rules and regulations as to the said Circuit
Court may seem fit; and may remove from office the said treasurer for
incompetency or misconduct; and the said County Commissioners shall
immediately appoint some other person to fill such vacancy for the residue
of the term; provided, that nothing in this section shall be construed so
as to repeal, impair or conflict with the provisions of the public general
laws relating to embezzlement; and the said Circuit Court, or any two
judges thereof, at any time in their discretion, may appoint a judicious
and expert accountant to carefully examine the vouchers, books, papers
and funds under the charge of the said treasurer (in his presence if he so
elect), who shall make report thereof to the said court or judges as the

case may be.

1892, ch. 211, sec. 68A. 1904, ch. 611, sec. 68A.

118. It shall be the duty of the treasurer, in addition to the duties
now required of him, to collect all State and county taxes to be hereafter
levied in Caroline County, and said Treasurer may appoint one or more
deputies, who shall be authorized to act in his place, for whose acts he
shall be responsible and to whom he may pay such compensation as he
may deem proper, to be deducted from his salary.
See sec. 111.

1892, ch. 211, sec. 68B. 1904, ch. 611, sec. 68B.

119. It shall be the duty of the treasurer each year, as soon as the
annual levy is made, to give public notice thereof by advertisement in-
serted in two newspapers printed and published in said county, and having
the largest circulation, and the taxes so levied shall be due and payable