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by the town clerk in the minutes of the Board of Commis-
sioners.

766H. Regulation and Control. The Board of Commis-
sioners shall have the power to provide by ordinance and
regulations for the registration of voters, nominations of
candidates, and special and general municipal elections in
every respect not covered by this act.

766-I. The Mayor and Commissioners, and all other of-
ficers of said town, before they enter upon the duties of
their respective offices, shall severally take the following
oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that
I will faithfully execute the office of................ to the best

of my knowledge and ability, without favor, affection or
partiality. "

FINANCE

767. Department of Finance. There shall be a depart-
ment of finance headed by the town treasurer. The town
treasurer shall be appointed by the mayor and Board of
Commissioners and shall serve at their pleasure. His com-
pensation shall be determined by the Board of Commis-
sioners. The financial powers of the town, except as other-
wise provided by this act, shall be exercised by the town
treasurer under the direct supervision of the mayor. One
or more persons may be the Town Clerk; Collector and
Treasurer.

768. Powers and Duties. Under the supervision of the
mayor the Town Treasurer shall have authority and shall
be required to:

(a) Supervise and be responsible for the disbursement
of all moneys and have control over all expenditures to as-
sure that the budget appropriations are not exceeded.

(b) Maintain a general accounting system for the town
in such a form as may be required by law or by the Board
of Commissioners.

(c) Submit to the Board of Commissioners a monthly
statement of all receipts and disbursements in such form
as the Board of Commissioners may require.

(d) Submit at the end of each fiscal year a complete
financial report to the Board of Commissioners.

(e) Ascertain that all taxable property within the town
is assessed for taxation.