The Nevada Democrat., 1857-02-25
mo. IL

| A y ORDINANCE defining the duties of Marshal and
| n Policemen.
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do orain follows
SECTION l. 1t shall I've the duty Of the Marshal to
force the ordinances of the City and TO complain to jas
tice of the Peace Of all violations thereof that come
under his notice lie shall have power and it shall be his
duty to lawful process OF Justices court, In
arising under the city ordinances, to prevent the commits
sion of any breach Of the peace 10 suppress riots and dis
orderly assemblagcs to arrest and take into custody
person persons found committing any act injurious To
the quiet and good order of the city property OF
citizen and also To arrest and take into custody all
grants suspicious persons whose appearances and conduct
may to justify their being called to account for their
manner of living. II shall he his duty oarre>t any person
committing breach Of the peace. using any violent
threats. creating any unusual noise tumut to the
annoyance of pcaceable and orderly citizens and he may
enter any house in which may exist riot disturbance
other proceeding calculated 10 disturb the peace AMI rrpoe
of the ncghborh0od in which II exist for the purpose
Of suppres>ing the
sRc. . Upon the arrest Of any person under the pro-
visions OF section one such person shall b" committed to-
the city prison. and the Marshal shall nj the earliest pcriod
practicable, report said arrest 10 Justice 9" the Peace
having jurisdiction Of the
SIC B. II shall he the duty of the Marshal to prescribe
such rules AMI regulations for the government Of policemen
while on duty. he may deem necessary for the safety
and security Of the CITY having reference particularly To-
fires and To report to the I'arl Of Trustees forthwith any
neglect. carecssness. wrong doing Of any policeman
while on duty.
SIC. The Marshal shall collect IN fines imposed for
the breach of city ordinances; he shall collect all such tax
and licenses may be established by the Board Of Tr
tees aud receipt for the same he shall pay all such
monies To the Treasurer receiving therefor the receipts of
the Treasurer lie shall keep Of AZ
monies received by him. in proper books 10 bc by him
provided, which books shall at all times be open the in
spccn of the Board nj Trustees and make am present
To the board for their consideration. statement ni his
counts at least u month.
SEQ .. In no shall the Marshal receive from any
person arrested. about 10 I've arrested charged with
any oienSe any sum of money any thing of value eli
ther present u bride.
SEC &. If at any time the Marshal shall deem il neccs
sary he shall have power To appoint Deputy Marshal
any person who may h. approved by the Board of Trustees
an, such Deputy, during the term Of his Office shall have
and SSeSs all the powers and authority granted to the
Marshal by this ordinance the Marshal Icing responsible
for his official acts
SIC l. The loaul Of Trustees shall appint two polce
men, who shall holl their office for the term Of four
months and until their successors cecit1l and qualified
hut the Board shall have power at time fr good cause
shown, to suspend remove such policemen
SEC. y. The policemen shall have and possess all the
power and authority granted to the Marshal nv section one
OF this ordinance They shall faithfully remain on duty
such time rs the Marshal by rule shall establish and obey
his instructions in all things relating the police govern
ment of the city ANY person arrested by any policeman
while on duty shall bc taken to the city prison and such
arrest shall be forthwith reported to the Marshal
SEC y. In no shall policeman receive from any
person arrested about to be arrested charged with
any oense any of money or any thing of value eli
ther present n bribc.
SIC TO- In Of the temporary Illness Of any police
man. he shall have power tn appoint substitute for
term not exceeding week, provided a substitute shall
be approved by the President Of the Board Of Trustees and
during the term of service of said substitute he shall have
all the powers and act under all the responsibilities of his
principal.
SEC H. The Marshal and policemen shall receive such
compensation for their services as may lie fixed by or
nance. y ~
c. 7. OvERTON, President
7. H. ROLFE Clerk ~