CARROLL COUNTY. 1811

out the same only on the order of the Burgess, after the bills or orders
have been passed by a majority of the Commissioners; he shall report
annually in writing to the Burgess and Commissioners a detailed state-
ment of the financial condition of the said corporation, showing the sev-
eral sums of money received by him and expended, from whom received
and for and on what account and to whom expended and paid and for
what purpose, and shall cause not less than two copies of said statement
to be posted up in two or more of the most public places in said town; he
shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed for him by this Act
or the ordinance of said Commissioners, he shall receive such compensa-
tion for his services from the funds of the corporation as said Commis-
sioners may, by their orders or ordinance, fix; and the said Commissioners
shall require said clerk and treasurer to give bond, with security, to be
approved by said Burgess, for the faithful performance of his duties as
such, which bond shall be made to the said corporation.

1900, ch. 519, sec. 12.

272. The said Commissioners may meet as often for the transaction
of the business of said corporation as shall be required for the transaction
of such business, but not less frequently than once a month; the Commis-
sioners shall elect from the said Commissioners one to act as chairman;
they may pass such ordinances for the rules and regulations of their ses-
sion and members as are not inconsistent with this Act.

1900, ch. 519, sec. 13.

273. A majority of the Commissioners shall have power to enact and
pass all laws and ordinances not inconsistent with the laws of this State,
of said county, or this order, prosperity, peace and convenience of said
town and the inhabitants thereof; to open and establish, curb, pave and
repair such roads, streets, lanes and alleys as have been or may be laid
out for that purpose; to prevent and remove nuisances; to provide against
fires and for the extinguishment of the same; to regulate fire companies;
to provide for the safety of houses, buildings and chimneys from fire; to
prevent the discharge of explosive materials; to regulate party walls and
division fences; require a license to keep dogs and bitches, and to regulate
their running at large; to prevent and regulate the going at large of
beasts, cattle, sheep and hogs; to restrain and regulate public amusements,
entertainments or exhibitions, and to license the same; to restrain dis-
orders, disturbances and immoralities; to make, repair and keep in order
the roads, streets, lanes, footways and alleys of said town, and the drains,
sewers and culverts thereof, and to build, erect or secure a place of con-
finement for persons charged or convicted of violating the laws and ordi-
nances for the suppression of vice and immorality and disorders.

1900, ch. 519, sec. 14.

274. Said Commissioners shall cause to be made an assessment from
time to time of all property, real and personal, within the limits of said