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The Maryland Code, Public Local Laws, 1888
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ART. 8.] CECIL COUNTY. 777

67 In case of non-attendance of per-
sons so summoned, others to be
summoned, eight to be stricken
from panel, by whom
68. Jurors to make oath
69 Consideration of benefits in assess-
ment of damages, the inquisi-
tion to be in writing, signed and
sealed by jury, confirmation by
court, another to be ordered if
set aside by court.
70. What inquisition must contain;
when commissioners become
entitled, owner may receive
valuation without costs at any
time after refusal.
71 Taxes.
72 Appeal from assessment.
73 Appointments by commissioners;
bailiff to be elected, removable
by commissioners; powers and
duties; term oi office, new elec-
tion in case of failure to elect;
vacancy, how filled.
74. Bailiff's bond.
75 His powers to enforce payment of
taxes.
76 Oath to be taken by commissioners
and other officers.
77. Powers of the president, statement
to be made by commissioners.
78. Levy by county commissioners to
keep streets, as part of county
roads, in repair.
79. In case of neglect on part of in-
habitants to make elections,
power to elect shall not cease;
president and commissioners
shall hold over.

Charlestown,

80. Commissioners, their election; cor-
porate name; their powers
81. Commissioners; necessary qualifi-
cations of, vacancies
82. Meetings of commissioners; clerk;
bailiff.

83. Public property of the town vested
in the commissioners; their
powers and duties in regard to
it; fines

Chesapeake City.

84. Inhabitants a corporation; name
and corporate powers.
85 Election of commissioners; who
eligible, electors; commission-
ers, how and when to qualify;
president.
86. Elections to fill vacancies; vacan-
cies not to be filled as long as
three commissioners shall re-
main, they to have full powers.
87 Elections, how to be conducted;
in case of neglect to make an
election, power not to cease,
existing president and commis-
sioners to hold over.
88 Plat of the town to be taken as evi-
dence.
89. Secretary to be also treasurer; his
bond, duties and compensation
90. Ordinances to be recorded by him
and kept open to inspection
91. Powers of president and commis-
sioners; fines; intoxicated per-
sons.
92. Lock-up or jail.
93. Taxes.
94. Appointment of officers by com-
missioners, town bailiff; his elec-
tion, powers and duties; vacancy
in office, how filled.
95. Bailiff's bond.
96. Bailiff's powers to enforce pay-
ment of taxes, his oath.
97. Streets, lanes and alleys, grading
and paving
98. Streets, lanes and alleys, opening
new ones, straightening, widen-
ing, or removing obstructions
from those already established,
dispute with owners of land
necessary for the purpose, dam-
ages and expenses, levy to pay.



 

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