The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-21
NO. IL.
A ORDINANCE defining the duties of Marshal and
IA Policemen.


A y ORDINANCE defining the duties of Marshal and
IA Policemen.
The Trustees of the CITY of Nevada do orain as follows
SECTION l. 1t shall he the duty of the Marshal to en-
force the ordinances of the City. and to complain n Jus
tice Of the Peace of all violations thereof that may come
under his notice. lie shall have power, and it shall be his
dutyt serve lawful process of Justices court in
arising under the city ordinances: To prevent tho commits
sion of any breach Of the peace To suppress riots and dis
orderly aSsembagcs TO arrest and take into custody
person persons found committing any act injurious 10
the quiet and good order of tho city property Of
citizen; and also to arrest and take into custody all
grants suspicious persons whose appearance and conduct
may seem TO justify their being called to account for their
manner OF living IT shall be his duty oarrcS person
committing breach Of the peace, using any violent
threats, creating any unusual noise tumult To the
annoyance OF pcacFhle and orderly citizens, and lac may
enter any house in which may exist riot disturbance
other proceeding calculated to disturb the peace aud rcpoc
OF the ncghhorood in which may exist for the purpose
Of supprcssng the same
SEQ. .. Upon the arrest OF any per;nn under the pro-
visions OF section one such person shall he committed 10
the city prison and the Marshal SHALL Mt the earliest period
practicable report said arrest to Justice the Peace
having Jurisdiction Of the ease.
SIC 3 il shall be the duty of the Marshal to prescribe
such rules and regulations for the government of policemen
while on duty he may deem necessary for the safety
ana security of the city, having reference particularly TO
fires and 10 report 10 the Board Of Trustees forthwith any
neglect carelcSsneSS, or wrong doing of any policeman
while I'm duty
SEC. !. The Marshal Shall collect all fines imposed for
the breach Of city ordinances he shall collect all such
e' AMI Licenses may he established by e Board of Trus
monies to tho Treasurer receiving therefor the receipts of
the Treasurer. lie shall keep an accurate account of all
monies 50 received by him. in proper books TO be by hn
provided, which books shall at all time, be o en- to the in
Speciinn o the Board of Trustees AMI make and present
to the board for their consideration statement of Ills ac
counts. at least once a month.
S@ o. In no case shah the Marshal receive from any
person arrested, or about 10 be arrested charged with
any oiee any sum Of money or any thing of value ei-
ther rs present or bride.
SEC e. If at any time the Marshal shall deem II noces
saly he shall have power to appoint as Deputy Marshal
any person who may be- approved hy the Board of Trustees
ami such Deputy. during the term of his Office shall have
ana possess all the powers and authority granted to the
for his official acts.
SEC. T. The Board of Trustees shall appoint two policc
men who shall hold their office for the term of four
months and until their elected and qualified
out the Board shan have power at any time for good cause
SnoWn-t0 suspend or remove such policemen.
SEC s. The policemen shall have and nossess all fine
power and authority granted to the Marshal bv section one
p tins ordnance They shall faithfully remain on duty
nc time as the Marshal by rule shall establish and obey
lS INSTRUCTIONS IN all things relating to the police govern
i"nt Oh tnc cty ANY person arrested by any policeman
me on duty shall be taken to the city prison. and such
'rTeSt shall be forthwith reported to the Marshall
NEc " In no case shall policeman receive from any
sOn arrested or about to be arrested or charged with
my onehse any sum OF money any thing of value, Ell
her as a present a bride.
SEC TO- In case of the temporary illness of any police.
nan ne shau have power to appoint substitute for
m not exceeding one week. provided substitute shall
approved by the President OF the Board of Trustees and
urng te term Of service of said substitute he shall have
III the powers and act under all the Responsibilities of his
principal l'' VI mo
oEc' H. The Marshal and policemen shall receive such
compensation Tor their services as may be fixed by orli-
Passed May 9, 1856.
7. H. ROLE, Clerk '-'i'-'i ii''''''''-