WM. PRESTON LANE, JR., GOVERNOR. 1319

(c) Eligibility. No person shall be eligible as an Alderman
unless he shall be a qualified voter in the municipal corpora-
tion elections.

(d) Qualification. On the Monday following a regular
municipal election, the Aldermen shall meet at the usual place
for holding meetings of the Board of Aldermen and the newly
elected members shall assume the duties of the office upon
taking and subscribing to the following oath of office before
the Mayor (who shall keep a full and correct record of all
official oaths administered by him in a well-bound book pro-
vided especially for that purpose, which book shall be one of
the official records of his office): "I solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will faithfully execute the office of alderman of the
Town of.......... to the best of my knowledge and ability,

without favor, affection or partiality".

(e) Meetings, Organization. The Board of Aldermen shall
meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or reso-
lution. Special meetings shall be called by the Secretary and
Treasurer upon the written request of the Mayor, the Presi-
dent of the Board of Aldermen, or any two-thirds of the mem-
bers of the Board. All meetings of the Board shall be open
to the public and the rules of the Board shall provide that
citizens of the corporation shall have a reasonable opportunity
to be heard at any such meetings in regard to any matter con-
sidered thereat; but the Board may by a vote of at least two-
thirds of its members authorize an executive meeting.

At its first meeting following a regular municipal election,
the Board shall choose a President who shall preside at all
meetings and be entitled to vote thereat. The President shall
appoint committees as he deems necessary or as required by
ordinance or resolution of the Board. At the same time as
the Board chooses its President, it shall also choose a Vice-
President who shall serve in place of the President in his ab-
sence.

The Board shall be the judge of the election and qualifica-
tion of its members, and in such cases shall have power to
subpoena witnesses and compel the production of all pertinent
books, records and papers. The Board shall determine its
own rules and order of business and keep a journal of its pro-
ceedings.

(f) Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a
quorum to do business, but a less number may adjourn from
time to time and compel the attendance of absent members in
such manner and under such penalties as may be prescribed
by ordinance. The affirmative vote of a majority of the Board
shall be necessary to adopt any ordinance, resolution, order,