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habitants of the town, and all persons interested therein; the said
clerk shall also act as treasurer for the town, and shall give bond,
to the commissioners in the penalty of not less than three thou-
sand dollars, with a surety or sureties to be approved by them,
and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in the
by-laws or ordinances of the town, and receive such compensation
for his services as clerk and treasurer as shall be fixed by the com-
missioners ; the said clerk and treasurer, before he begins to act,
shall make oath before a justice of the peace that he will faithfully
discharge the duties of his office, and account for all monies that
may come into his hands; and said justice shall return a certificate
of said oath to the commissioners, to be recorded.

1883, ch. 316.

60. At their first meeting, or as soon thereafter as may be con-
venient, they shall appoint one or more bailiffs, and prescribe
their duties, who shall receive such compensation for their services
as may be determined by the said commissioners.

Ibid.

61 They shall have authority to remove any clerk and treas-
urer or bailiff for neglect of duty, incompetency, or any other
cause which, in their judgment, may seem right, and shall supply
such vacancy for the remainder of the term.

Ibid.

62. Every bailiff, before he enters upon the duties of his office,
shall take an oath before the mayor, or, in his absence, some one.
of the commissioners, faithfully and impartially to discharge the
duties of his office without favor, affection or prejudice.

Ibid.

63. Every bailiff, before a tax levy is placed in his hands for
collection, shall give bond to the commissioners in a penalty
double the amount of said tax levy, with a surety or sureties, to
be approved by the commissioners, for the faithful collection of
said levy.

Ibid.

64. The commissioners may make such by-laws, not contrary
to law, for the regulation and good government of the town and