938                               LAWS OF MARYLAND                       [CH. 676

applicants in two newspapers of general circulation in the county at
least two weeks before applications are received.

(d)   The salaries of the Sheriff and deputy sheriffs are fixed by
Section 37(h) of Article 87 of the Annotated Cade, as amended from
time to time.

(e)  The Sheriff shall have control and supervision over other mem-
bers of his office and shall assign the members thereof, to such duties
and hours as he may deem necessary, and shall make such rules and
regulations for the proper government, discipline, and operation of
his office as he may deem best to promote its efficiency. A copy of
such rules and regulations shall be furnished to each member of his
office and whenever any addition or change is made in such rules and
regulations a copy of such addition or change shall be provided for
each member of the office, who shall familiarize himself therewith.

(f)  The Sheriff shall require each member of his office, at such
times of the day or night as he may be upon duty, to preserve the
public peace, prevent crime, and protect the rights of persons and
property, to see that all laws relating to the observance of Sunday
and in regard to gambling, intemperance, vagrants and disorderly
persons, are strictly enforced, and to assist the sanitary offices of the
county to enforce faithfully and strictly all laws, rules, and orders
that now exist or which may hereafter, be passed or issued for the
purpose of maintaining and preserving the public health, and to
arrest all offenders against the laws of the State.

(g)   The Sheriff may in his discretion, suspend without pay, re-
move, dismiss, demote or discharge any member of his office for any
offense against law or good morals, for neglect of duty, inefficiency,
physical or mental disability, or breach of discipline. The following
offenses shall be considered sufficient to warrant suspension, dis-
charge or demotion:

(1)  Cowardice.

(2)   Wilful disobedience of rules or orders.

(3)  Any act of cruelty, tyranny or oppression toward a civilian or
any other officer.

(4) Conduct unbecoming an officer.

(5)  Immoral or indecent behavior.

(6)  Drinking intoxicating liquors or beverages while on active duty
either in uniform or plain clothes.

(7)   Visiting any gambling house or house of ill fame not in the
course of his duty.

(8)  Absence without leave.

(9)  Sleeping on duty.

(10)  Absence from duty without proper excuse.

(11)  Ignorance of rules or orders.

(12)  Neglect to pay any just debt contracted after appointment.

(13)  Disclosing any proposed action or movement in the depart-
ment.