ART. 22.] COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. 1939

missioners of Washington county, I will hojiestly and faithfully,
to the best of my skill and judgment, execute the duties of said
office, without favor, affection or prejudice, so help me God."

1880, ch 65.

94. He shall also execute a bond to the State of Maryland, to
be approved by said commissioners, in the penalty of ten thous-
and dollars, conditioned for the true and faithful performance of
the duties of his office, and that he shall well and faithfully ac-
count for and pay to the proper person to receive the same, all
moneys, orders or funds coming into his hands; and said bond
shall be liable for any default by him or misappropriation of any
of the county's money or funds which shall be entrusted to him,
and shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit
court for said county; and it shall be his duty to receive from
the collector of county taxes for said county, all interest coupons
upon the bonded indebtedness of said county, due and paid by
said collector; also all bonds due and redeemed by said collector,
and he shall at once cancel the same and report to the commis-
sioners at their next meeting, the amount of coupons or bonds,
or both, so received and cancelled.

P. L. L, (1860,) art 81, sec. 84.

95. In case of a vacancy in said office of clerk, in consequence
of death, resignation, removal or disqualification, the county
commissioners shall fill said vacancy as soon thereafter as practic-
able.

Ibid. sec. 85.

96. The said clerk shall receive such compensation as the
county commissioners shall think proper to allow, not less than
five hundred dollars per annum.

Ibid. sec. 8.

97. He shall be entitled to twenty-five cents each for making
out and delivering to the sheriff, certificates of the appointment
of trustees of the poor.

1876, ch. 83.

98. He is authorized and empowered to administer an oath or
affirmation to any person presenting a claim to said commission