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relation thereto are obeyed and observed by all connected with
the institution, for the purpose of enforcing the Auburn system '
of prison discipline.

P. G. L., (1860,) art. 73, sec. 48. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25. 1845, ch. 101, sec. 1.

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

Ibid. sec. 49. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

438. 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 meet-
ing, to examine into the conduct of the officers and inspect the
management of the institution, and to whom reference may be
made by the warden and other officers for.advice or aid in cases

of emergency, and who shall represent the board at all times when
not in session.

Ibid. sec. 50. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

439. The monthly committee shall report monthly to the board

of directors in writing, concerning the condition and police of the
prison, and make such suggestions as they may deem proper.
Upon the performance of this duty much depends in the enforce-
ment of discipline, and they are expected to pay strict attention
to this service.

Deputy Keepers.

P. G. L., (1860,) art. 73, sec. 51. 1837, ch. 820, sec. 25.

440. 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-
cipline.