Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1853-09-21
Instructions 10 state Proxies and Di-
recfOrS

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The Richmond Enquirer publishes series
Of instructions adopted by the Board OF Public
Works al their late session, and to he address
ed. IN circular lorm, to the several proxies and
directors. behalf of the State, in the works Of
internal improvement in which the Common.
wealth is Interested. They strike us as judi
cious and appropriate ard calculated, if faith
fully executed, to infuse new energy into our
improvements and produce results in their man .
agement which are highly desirable.
The fpllo9lng are the instructions:
1st Proxies are instructed, where no such
regulations exists. 10 procure the adoption OF a
Bylaw requiring. annually, the appointment
OF COMMITTEE To ascertain and report upon
The condition and management ofeacb improve
men; The mode of keeping its books and fnan.
cial affairs; how its charges and expenses may
be reduced probibited and 10 establish an
economical, systematical aud efficient admin
istration OF the Company.
I'd. Directors are instructed to pursue a
similar course in the meetings oil their respect
i've Boar4s.
81. Both Proxies and Directors are instruct.
ed. al such times they may think proper, to
make special reports TO this Board upon the
subjects committed To their charge.
9TH To cast he vote OF the State against the
employment of Engineers who have engage
rnents out of the State and for the removal of
those now so employed, unless they will ren
qush their other engagements; and in all ca
SEES to employ none but competent and skillful
Engineers
9Th. To move at the first meeting at which
they are present, if it has not already been
done. for the immediate preparation and trans
mission TO the Board of a correct Map of the
Improvement under their charge, and if such
Map had been already prepared, for the trans.
mission OF copy thereof in like manner.
9Th. To visit and inspect, whenever practi-
cable, the work under their charge, and report
the result of their investigation to this Board
7th. To vote againest any agreement 10 pay
for work, with the Stock of the Company,
without special authority from this Board
9Th. To procurea regulation requiring the
disbursements of each Company, as far as prac
icable, TO be made through the Banks most
convenient to the Company.
9th. To hold meetings of the Board of Drec
tors at least once IN three months along the
line OF each Improvement, and report to this
Board: LIST, the condition and progress of the
work; I'd, the distance under contract. add the
distance to let Sd, the time when the improve
ment will be completed; 4h, the number of
Engineers aud their salaries; 5th, the nurnder
of hands employed and the price paid for rk
and all other information deemed important.
10Th, The acceptance by director, of any
Contract for construction of or materials for,
the work under his charge is incompatible with
his duties, and will be considered by this
Board resignation of his Office
Resolved, also, That the said Directors be
informed that is the desire oil this Board that
the President and Chief Engineer IN each I'm.
Provement should inspect, in person, lis entire
line al least once in each month, if practlca
BILE.