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PLACES OF IMPRISONMENT AND REFORMATION. [ART. 74.

Id. s 47
1837, c 320,8 25
To direct man-
agement of pri-
son, and see
regulations en-
forced.

48. They shall direct the management of the concerns of the
prison, and shall see that all the laws, rules, and regulations in re-
lation thereto are obeyed and observed by all connected with the
institution, for the purpose of enforcing the Auburn system of prison
disciplinc.

Id. s 48
1837, c 320, s 25,
1845, c 101, s. 1
To prescribe
rules

49. They may make and establish such rules and regulations for
the management of the institution, or assign to any of the officers
any duty not inconsistent with the laws of the State, and the rules

Changes in
rules to be re-
ported to
governor, and
confirmed by
legislature

and regulations herein prescribed; and may also alter these rules
and regulations; provided, that the changes be made known to the
executive, in their annual report; and unless confirmed by the
legislature, they shall not afterwards be enforced.

Id s 49
1837, c 320, s 25.
Monthly com-
mittec.

50. They shall, at each monthly meeting, appoint one or more
of their number, who shall constitute a monthly committee, to visit
the prison at least once a week until the next monthly meeting, to
examine into the conduct of the officers and inspect the manage-
ment of the institution, and to whom reference may be made by
the warden and other officers for advice or aid in cases of emer-
gency, and who shall represent the board at all times when not in
session.

Id s 50
1837, c 320, s 25
Monthly com-
mittee to
report.

51. The monthly committee shall report monthly to the board
of directors in writing, concerning the condition and police of the
prison, and make suggestions as they may deem proper. Upon the
performance of this duty much depends in the enforcement of dis-
cipline, and they are expected to pay strict attention to this servicc.

DEPUTY KEEPERS.

Art 73, s 51.
1837, c 320, 8 25
Duty of deputy
keepers

52. Deputy keepers shall continue at all times, day and night,
within the prison, unless by permission of the warden, and do all
the duties assigned them by the keeper, In addition to those directed
by the board They are particularly to enforce silence and labor
among the prisoners, and to preserve the strictest order and dis-

Id s.52
1837, c. 320, s 25.
No officer to
have work
done in prison.

cipline.
53. They shall not. nor shall any director or other officer, have
any work of any kind done at the prison.

Id s 53
1837, c 320, s 25.
Deputy keepers

54. They shall furnish approved substitutes during their ab-
sence, or the warden may appoint them at their expensc.

to furnish sub-
stitutes in
absencc.
Id s 54
1837, c 320, s 25

55. They shall not use spirits, wine, or strong drink; and all
wrangling and disputes shall be punished by the dismissal of both
parties.

Not to use
spirits, etc.
Id s 55
1837, c 320, s 25
Directors to
assign them
their duties

56. The board of directors shall make special regulations re-
specting the duties of these officers, and shall assign to them re-
spectively by name the offices they are to perform; and the warden
shall cause their duties to be explained and made known to them.