ART. 27] STATE PENITENTIARY——DIRECTORS. 967

mental condition of the convicts, and if the convict or convicts
so examined be adjudged insane or lunatic by said commis-
sion, or a majority thereof, and removal be deemed advisable,
said commission shall make complaint to the judge of the
criminal court of Baltimore who shall have the power to order
the removal of such insane or lunatic convict or convicts to
some insane asylum within the State, and all expenses incurred
in the removal and support of said insane or lunatic convict or
convicts shall be borne by the State.

Directors.

1888, art. 27, sec. 434. 1860, art. 73, sec. 45. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

600. The directors shall hold regular stated meetings once
in each month, or by adjournment from time to time; and
shall also meet when occasion may require, the warden or two
directors giving notice thereof.

Ibid. sec. 435. 1860, art 73, sec 46. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25

601. They shall keep minutes of their proceedings, and a
majority shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.

Ibid. sec. 436. 1860, art 73, sec. 47. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25

602. They shall direct the management of the concerns of
the prison, and shall see that all the laws, rules and regulations
in relation thereto are obeyed and observed by all connected
with the institution, for the purpose of enforcing the Auburn
system of prison discipline.

Ibid. sec. 437. 1860, art. 73, sec. 48. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.
1845, ch 101. sec. 1.

603. They may make and establish such rules and regulations
for the management of the institution, or assign to any of the
officers any duty not inconsistent with the laws of the State
and the rules and regulations herein prescribed; and may also
alter these rules and regulations; provided, that the changes
be made known to the governor, in their annual report; and
unless confirmed by the legislature they shall not afterwards be
enforced.

Ibid. sec. 438. 1860, art. 73, sec. 49. 1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

604. They shall at each monthly meeting appoint one or
more of their number who shall constitute a monthly commit-
tee to visit the prison at least one a week until the next
monthly meeting, to examine into the conduct of the officers