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LAWS OF MARYLAND.

CHAP. 468 1/2

use a levy is made shall be entitled to receive the same in
full on the first day of January next succeeding the date of
such levy; provided, however, that he may previous to that
time procure from the County Commissioners an order
stating the amount of such levy; and the treasurer is hereby
authorized and directed to receive said orders, or so much
thereof as may be necessary, in payment of taxes due under
the levy upon which such order is issued.

262 F. The treasurer shall pay over the State taxes and the

Disposition of
taxes, etc.

county levies for school purposes at the times and in the
manner prescribed by the laws of the State.

262 G. The treasurer shall receive as compensation for all
his services as treasurer an annual salary of $1,500, to be

Compensation.

paid monthly, two per cent, commission on all State tax
paid over by him, and such commission as may accrue under
the provisions of this Act.

262 H. The treasurer shall appoint such clerks as may
be necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of his

Clerks
appointed.

office, who shall be deputy treasurers, shall qualify under the
Constitution of the State, and shall give such bond to the
treasurer as he may require, but the aggregate annual salary
of said clerks shall in no case exceed the sum of twelve
hundred dollars ($1,200.00).

262 I. The County Commissioners shall provide at the
public expense a suitable office for the treasurer, furnish the

Provide
suitable
office.

same amply and conveniently, and shall annually levy such
sums as may be necessary to pay the salaries of the treasurer
and his clerks, his commissions on State taxes, the cost of
books, stationery and stamps for his office, and all printing
and advertising required under the provisions of this Act,
and not otherwise provided for.

262 J. The said treasurer shall, at the expiration of his
term of office, make a full statement with the County Com-

Statement to
be made of
all taxes
placed in the
hands of the
county com-
missioners,
etc.

missioners of all county taxes placed in his hands for collec-
tion, and all erroneous and insolvent tax bills for which he
shall claim a credit shall be presented to said County Com-
missioners before or at the time above specified for said final
settlement, and in no case shall said Co'unty Commissioners
allow a credit for erroneous or insolvent tax bills, unless
satisfactory proof be produced, under oath, that said bills
cannot be collected; and the said treasurer is required to