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issue. The said Commissioners may allow the Bailiff or
under-bailiffs such other compensation as they may deem
right and proper.

143. (Clerk—Appointment, Duties and Compensation
of) Should the Commissioners deem that the best inter-
ests of the town require it, they shall have the power by
ordinance to create the office of Clerk and may assign to
the Clerk such duties now assigned to the Bailiff (Except
the duty to preserve the peace) as they may think fit, as
well as such other duties as they may from time to time
assign him. The said Commissioners may allow the said
Clerk such compensation as they may deem right and
proper.

144. (Bailiff and Clerk—Bond) The Bailiff, under-bailiffs
and Clerk, before entering upon their duties, shall give to
the Commissioners such bond as shall be required for the
faithful performance of their duties hereunder, and said
bond, if required, shall be recorded among the records of
the town.

145. (Oaths of Town Officials) The Commissioners,
Clerk, Bailiff and under-bailiffs before entering upon the
duties of their offices shall take an oath that they will dili-
gently and faithfully to the best of their judgment and
ability, discharge the duty of their office without favor,
partiality or prejudice and to support the Constitution of
the United States and of the State of Maryland.

146. (Powers) The Commissioners shall and are
hereby granted authority to exercise all power relating to
municipal affairs and to pass ordinances and take measures
for the welfare, health, safety and improvement of the
Town, and to exercise the Police Power of the Town. No
enumeration of powers in this or any law shall be deemed
to restrict the general grant of authority hereby conveyed,
unless expressly so stated by such law. The following shall
be deemed a part of the power conveyed upon the Com-
missioners in this section.

(A) To levy, assess and collect taxes and to borrow
money within the limits provided by this Charter, to levy
and collect assessments for benefits conveyed.

(B) To make and maintain public improvements and
to acquire property within or without the corporate limits
necessary for such improvements.

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