720 CARROLL COUNTY. [ART. 7.

manner in which such assessment shall be made, and provide for
adjusting all deficiencies in relation thereto, and do all other
things necessary for making the same.

1870, ch. 135

76. They shall appoint a competent person as treasurer, whose
duty it shall be to take proper care of the finances of said corpo-
ration, and who shall give a bond with securities, which shall be ap-
proved by said mayor and common council, for the true and faith-
ful performance of his duties as treasurer of said corporation.

Ibid

77. They shall have power to make all such by-laws, regula-
tions and ordinances, not inconsistent with the laws and constitu-
tion of this State, as from time to time they may deem wise,
equitable and expedient, other than those hereinafter specified,
for the comfort, health, convenience, safety and prosperity of the
town and its inhabitants, or the prevention and extinguishment of
fire in said town; for the prevention and removal of all nuisances,
preservation of health and suppression of vice and immorality
within the limits of the town; to restrain or license theatrical or
other public exhibitions and amusements not taxed by the State,

within the limits of the corporation; to license and prevent dogs
from running at large in said town, and for taxing them, and for
the killing of all those having no recognized owners; and to
license and prevent swine, geese and ducks from running at large

in the streets.

1872, ch. 96.

78. They shall have power, annually, to appoint a bailiff or
bailiffs, whose duty it shall be to preserve the peace and good
order of said town, and for this purpose, he or they are invested
with the same power and authority as any constable under the
laws of this State; and the said bailiff or bailiffs shall give bond,
with sufficient security, to the said council, for the true and faith-
ful performance of his or their duty as such, which bond shall be
liable as constables' bonds are liable under the laws of this State.

1870, ch. 185.

79. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business; and neglect, or nonuse, shall not
work a forfeiture of the charter of said town.