The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1852-06-23

year, and at such other times as he may
deem expedient. report to the city council
concerning the municipal affairs Of the
city. and recommend such measures as
to him may seem advisable; the mayor
shall appoint one chief Of police, and as
many subordinate officers and watchmen,
the watchmen to be selected in equal num-
bers from each ward, as the city council
may direct, who shall hold their appoint.
ments during the pleasure Of the mayor;
he shall have power, in cases OF urgency,
to appoint AS many special watchmen as
he may think proper, but such appoint
ment shall be reported to, and be subject
to the action OF the city council, at its
next meeting; he shall have, within the
county in which such city is situated. in
all criminal cases, all the powers of JUS
tice OF the peace; but except in cases Of
urgency or necessity, the mayor shall not
be required to sit on the examinatio or
hearing Of any criminal charge or case;
and warrants issued by him. shall be made
returnable before some judge of the police
court.
SEC. 72. The qualified voters shall
elect city marshal, city civil engineer,
city fire engineer. city treasurer, a city
auditor. city solicitor, police Judge. and
superintendent Of markets. who shall
hold their, offices for two years: each of
said officers shall continue in office until
his successor is elected and qualified; and
shall have such powers and perform such
duties as are prescribed in this act or as
may be prescribed by any ordinance Of the
city, not inconsistent with this ac;, and
which may not be incompatible with the
nature of their respective Offices.
Sec. 73. The city. marshal shall exc
cute and return all process to him directed,
by the mayor, or Judge of the police court,
and shall attend on the sittings Of said
court; he shall have power to execute any
such process, by himself or his deputy, in
any part Of the county; it shallbe his duty
to suppress all riots. disturbances, and
breaches of the peace, to apprehend all
persons in the act of committing any Of
fence against the laws OF the state or the
ordinances Of the city, and them forthwith
to bring before the proper authority for ex.
animation or trial; he shall have power to
pursue and arrest any person fleeing from
justice, in any part Of the state, and to re.
ceive and execute any proper authority for
the arrest and detention Of criminals flee
ing or escaping from other places or states;
to appoint one or more deputies, for whose
official acts he shall be responsible; he
shall have. in the discharge Of his proper
duties. like powers. be subject 10 like re-
sponsibilities, and shall receive the same
fees, as sheriffs and constables in similar
cases.
Sec. IA. The city council shall, by
general ordinance, direct the number OF
subordinate officers, of the police and
watchmen to be appointed; they shall also
provide, in addition to the regular watch,
for the appointment OF reserved watch,
to consist of suitable number Of persons
in each ward, TO be called into duty in
whole or in part, in such manner and on
such occasions as the council may pre-
scribe; and by the mayor, or the officers
of the police, under his direction, in spe
cial cases, or in cases Of emergency; the
duty of the chief and other officers Of po-
lice, and of the watchnen. shall be under
direction of the mayor, and in conformity
with the ordinances of the city; to suppress
all riots, disturbances and breaches of the
peace; to pursue and arrest any person
fleeing from justice. in any part of the
state; to apprehend any and all persons
in the act of committing any offence
against the laws of the state, or the ordi-
nances of the city, and forthwith bring
such person or persons before the police
court, or other competent authority, for
examination and at all times, diligently
and faithfully to enforce all such laws, or
dinances and regulations, for the preserva-
lion of good order and the public welfare,
as the city council may ordain. and for
such purpose they shall have all the power
of constables; the mayor, marshal and
watchmen Of the city may, upon view. ar
rest any person or persons who may be
guilty Of breach of the ordinances of the
city, or Of any crime against the laws of
the state; and may. upon reasonable IN
formation. supported by affidavit. procure
process for the arrest Of any person Or
persons who may be charged with breach
of any of the ordinances of the city.
Sec. rs. The city council of any city
in which water works are or may be con-
structed, shall establish a board Of three
trustees, to be known as the trustees Of
water works, who shall be elected by the
qualified electors Of tine city, and hold
their office for the term OF three years; but
it shall be so provided that one of said
trustees shall be elected annually; the trus-
tees Of water-works shall manage, con-
duct and control the city water-works, fur
nish supplies Of water, collect water-rents.
and appoint all necessary officers and
agents, under such rules and regulations
as the city council may prescribe, when
any city shall have contracted debt In
respect Of water-works, the rents and in