Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1845-12-18

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in the ward in which he resides, for
Mayer, Aldermen. Treasurer, and such
other officer OF officers as are in and by
| this act directed to be chosen by the
| qualified voters Of said city. or Of the res
| pective wards therein, and all others.
which by public ordinance may be reqnr.
ed to be chosen or elected. And when
any person shall present himself to give
his vote. and either Of the Judges shall
suspec, that such person does not possess
the requisite qualification Of an eIeclor,
or if his vote shall be challenged by any
eector who has previously given his vote
at such election, the Judges of each election
shall tender to such person on oath or
affirmation in the following form to- wit:
|, "a. b. do solemnly swear Tor affirm.
as the case may be,) tina. | have been a
resident of this city six months immedI.
a,ely preceding this eleclion-am resi-
dent of This ward, and to the best Of my
/ knowledge and belief. have attained the
age Of twenty one years, and that have
not voted a, this election.
SEC. 7. That no member Of the city
Council shall be eligible 10 any office
within the gift Of the city Council. during
the year for which he may have been
elected; nor shall any member of the city
Council be interested directly or Indirect
ly, in the profit OF any contract or job
for work or services 10 be performed for
the city.
Sec. 8. That it shall be the duty Of
the Mayor. to be vigilant and active at all
times, in causing the laws and ordinances
of said city to be put in force and duly
executed. He shall keep the seal Of said
city. and all of the records. papers and
official documents ,hereunto belonging -
He shall sign all bylaws and ordinances
adopted and passed by the city Councl;
and see that the same are published at
least six days before they go into effect.
He shall preside. when present, at the
meetings of the city Council and be de
nominated President of the same; and,
when there is tie. shall give the casting
vote He shall do and perform such
other duties as the city Council may pre-
scribe and determine. not inconsistent with
the provisions of this charter and the dlgni
tv of his office
SEC. 6. That the Treasurer, Mar
shall, Recorder. and all other officers
under the government Of said city shall
before entering upon the duties of the ir
respective offices. take an oath or affirm
aton TO support the constitutions of the
United States, and the Organic Law OF
this Territory, and faithfully and impair.
tally to perform the several duties of the
officers to which they may be respective
ly elected or appointed. and when reqnir-
ed shall give such bond to said city with
good and sufficient security in snch sum
or sums. and with such conditions thereto.
as the city Council may from time TO time
direct. and in all cases MOI herenbefore
provided for, shall respectively be allow
ed and receive such fees and compensa-
ton for their services and be liable to such
fines, penalties and forieitures for negli-
gence, carelessness, misconduct in office,
and positive violation Of duty. as the said
city Council shall order and determine.
SEC. 10. That the city Council shall
provide the times and places of holding
their meetings not herein otherwise pro
vided for, which shall at all times be open
for the public. they shall provide by or
dinance for the election by the qualified
voters OF said city, of such other city Of
fcers whose election is no, herein other
wise provided for. as shall be necessary
for the good government of said city. and
the due exercise Of it's corporate powers.
and which shall have been provided for
by ordinance, and all city officers whose
term of service is not prescribed and whose
powers and duties are not defined in and
by this act, shall perform such duties,
exercise such powers. and continue in
office for such term of time, not exceed
ing one year, as shall be prescribed by or.
| dinance.
SEC. Il That whenever the office of
Mayor, CouncIlmen, Treasurer, Marshal.
| Recorder or other officer in and by this
act specified or provided for, shall become
vacant by death, resignation, removal from
the city or otherwise, il shall be the duty
of the Council as soon as may be, TO ap.
| point some suitable person having the
requisite qualifications. TO fill such vacan-
cy, and the person so appointed shall con.
time in Office during the remainder Of the
term for which his predecessor was elec.
ted or appointed, and in case of sickness
or temporary absence of the Mayor. the
duties of his Office. during such sickness
or temporary absence, shall be discharged
by the President pro TEN, VINO shall be
obeyed and respected accordingly.
SEC. ID. That the said city Council
shall have power. and it is hereby made
their duty, TO make aud publish from time
to time all such ordinances az shall be
necessary TO secure SAID city, and the in
habitanis thereof, against injuries by FIRE.
ihi ewes, robbers, burglars and all other
persons violating the public peace for the
suppression Of riots and gambling. and in.
decen, and disorderly conduc, for the
| punishment of all lewd and lascvious
behaviour in the streets, and other public
| places OF said city; they shall have power
| from time 10 time, to make and publish all
such laws and ordinances as 10 them shall
seem necessary to provide for the safety,
preserve the health. promote the prosper
| itv and improve the morals, order. comfor,