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LAWS OF MARYLAND.
SEC. 10. That the said Commissioners shall

Meetings.

meet on the second Wednesday in June ensu-
ing their election, and shall hold stated
quarterly meetings, to be appointed by them
by their own ordinances, and as much oftener
as by adjournment or by ordinance they may
direct.

Clerk.

SEC. 11. That the said Commissioners may
appoint a Clerk, who shall keep a record of
their proceedings in well-bound books to be
provided by them for that purpose, and to be
subject to the inspection of the inhabitants of
said town and all persons interested therein.

Bailiffs.

SEC. 12. That the said Commissioners shall,
annually, on the second Wednesday in June,
appoint one or more Bailiffs, and prescribe his
or their duties, and may pay their Clerk and
Bailiffs reasonable compensation.

Oath.

SEC. 13. That the Bailiff or Bailiffs, before
they enter upon the duties of his or their of-
fice, shall take an oath before said Commis-
sioners, faithfully and impartially to discharge
the duties of his or their office or offices, with-
out favor, affection or prejudice.

SEC. 14. That the Bailiff, whenever required,
shall attend the meeting of the Commissioners

Duties.

and perform such services as shall be required
of him; he shall prevent and disperse tumultu-
ous and irregular meetings of dissolute and
disorderly persons, and shall have all the pow-
ers and discharge all the duties of a Constable
of Crisfield district.

SEC. 15. That the Commissioners may make
such by-laws and pass such ordinances not
contrary to laws as they may deem necessary,
or for the regulation and proper good govern-

Regulations
and ordinances.

ment of said town and the inhabitants thereof,
and for restraining all disorders and disturb-
ances; and preventing and removing all nui-
sances, inconveniences and annoyances within