808 CECIL COUNTY/. [ART. 8.
CHARLESTOWN.

P. L L., (I860,) art 8, sec 32

80. The citizens of Charlestown who are actual residents
therein and qualified to vote for delegates to the general assembly,
shall elect by ballot on the second Monday of January, annually,
five commissioners, who are hereby incorporated by the name of
"The Commissioners of Charlestown;" and the said commis-
sioners are enabled to sue and be sued, to have a public seal, with
such marks and devices as to them shall seem proper, for the pur-
pose of attesting official papers; and to make by-laws and regula-
tions to preserve order, remove nuisances, and promote the
welfare of the town, not contrary to the laws of this State.

Ibid sec. 33.

81. Every commissioner, at the time of his election, shall be
an .actual resident of the town and qualified to rote for delegates
to the general assembly; if any vacancy occurs, the remaining
commissioners shall fill such vacancy until the next general

election.

Ibid, sec 34

82. The said commissioners shall meet at such times as they
shall deem expedient, and may appoint a clerk to register their
proceedings; and may also appoint a bailiff of the town, who,
within the limits of said town and common, shall have all the
powers and perform all the duties of constables.

Ibid. sec. 35.

83. All the public property belonging to the town shall be
vested in said commissioners, who shall use the same for the
benefit of the town, and they may sell or lease the same with the
consent of a majority of the voters of the town; and may impose
fines not exceeding ten dollars for the violation of the by-laws,
which fines shall be collected, in the name of the said commis-
sioners, as small debts.

CHESAPEAKE CITY.

1876, ch. 140.

84. The inhabitants of the town of Chesapeake City,
are a corporation by the name of "The President and Com-