The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1874-06-26
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FOR THE GOvEENsfENT OF THE
BORO' OF SUHAITVILLE,
Passed June 18th. 1874.

DE it ordained aud enacted bv the Burgess
vile, and it is hereby ordained and enacted 10y
the authority OF the same. that the following
shall he an Ordinance 70" tho government oC
the Borough of SummitviIle:
ORDINANCE.
ARTICLE AUDITOR.
Sec l. The Borough Auditor shall annually.
not later than rhC first Monday in March, cy-
anime. audit anu adjust the books, papers and
accounts Of the Borough Treasurer and all
other officers OF the Borough into whose pos
session the moneys OF the Borough may come
for the preceding fiscal year, " hiCh shall close
on the last day of February.
Sec. > He shall cancel all orders and vouCh-
ers which are allowed in the Treasurcrs ac-
count, and shall Immediately present to the
Council Il written report of the receipts and
expenditures OF the preceding year. together
with the amounts, if any, in the hands OF any
shall also return to the Secretary ali orders or
vouchers cancelled 10y him.
ARTICLE II.-AssEssOR.
Sec. !. The Borough Assessor shall make the
assessment of all persons within the limits uf
this corporation between the first and tenth
days of May of each year. and shall deliver the
the Borough Secretary whereupon the Secre-
t tary shall give notice as provided by law, that
of May.
ARTICLE III.-BURGsss.
Sec l. On the Saturday succeeding the third
Tuesday in February, the Burgess shall present
to the Counci: the returns Of election held in
the borough Tor Borough officers,
Sec, 2. The Burgess elect shall at the same
uhc appear ana take the oath or affirmation.
Sec. 3. The Burgess shall see that the public
PSuSIi - t'tSti Neu' anu shhll enforce obedience
TO all the ORDINANCES and regulations OF the
Borough, He shall sign all orders drawn on
the Treasurer, but only for the payment OF
such plllS as nave been approved and ordered
TO be paid by the Council. lie shall have charge
itborf s az ana % shalI I9 ahN inc same
4, In all cases wherein the Council is eq Iall y
diVioed,the Burgess shall have the casting vote.
Sec. 4. The Burgess shall have control Of the
High Constable and or the police Gf any he D.
pow 20 dgpllhLS y l'eGldi polceLneil IF',Nlued'
such appointment shall not continue longer
than two days unless the same shall be aP-
Sec. 5. In the absence or inability Of the Bur
CESS to act, any mem Der Cf the Council present,
elected, shall act and perform the duties tenn
ARTICLE Iv.-sECRETARY.
Sec. 1. The Borough Secretary shall draw oil
orders on the Treasurer for the amounts or all
bills against the Borough which have passed
the Council keeping a register of them, and
shall file all return papers, vouchers, and other
documents belonging TO the Borough; shall
make out the Borough duplicate. for the use
of the Collector, not later than the first day Of
June OF each year, and keep accurate account
of all the liabilities of the Borough
Sec. 3. He shall receive all ordinances which
have been passed by the Council and APPROX cd
by the Burgess, and witness the same, and sh al
approved by the burgess.
Sec 3. He will keep the proceedings and min
uteS OF Council, give due notice TO members of
Council of all special meetings, and perform
such other services may be required.
Sec. 4 He shall annually with the Trta surer,
Immediately after the Auditors settlement,
submit to the Council report of the finances
of the Borough also a statement OF the receipts
and expenditures for tho preceding year. and
shall anngelly give notice, not later than the
holding appeals from the Borough tax assess
ment.
ARTICLE v.-coUSCII.
Sec. l. On Saturday succeeding the election
OF Borough officers, the COuncilmen elect and
The Burgess Of the preceding year, or. I'm his
absence, the Burgess elect, or, in the absence
ry chairman shalt preside. The returns OF cleo
tion for Borough officers being presented and
read by the chairman. he shall ask the question,
be made, the returns shall be considered adopt
ed. and the memb bers seNerally sworn or al
firmed
Sec. .. The Council shall then proceed o elect
a Secretary, Treasurer, Street Commissioner,
High Constable, and such other officers as may
be provided for by law. all of whom. when
charge their several duties with hdelity-satd
oaths or afirmations TO be filed by the Borough
Secretary.
Sec. 3. Special committees may he appointed
by the Burgess, as the Council may be direct.
pc referred TO each com mi ttee,anG any commit
tee may report TO Council on any subject per-
tanning To their duties without the seme hav-
ing been referred to them.
See ! on the third Saturday in May Of each
wear the burgess and Council shai! meet for
ough assessment and of revising and equalizing
the assessment, Of which meeting notice shall
be given as provided by law
Sec. 5. The Council shall annually levy and
collect for Borough purposes Il tax not exceed
ing the limit prescribed by law.
Sec. 6. The Council shall annually levy and
collect q tax from owners of dogs and bitches
not exceeding the limit prescribed by the laws
of this commonwealth
Sec. :. The Council shall meet at least once n
month, at such time and place as may be desig-
mated.
Sec. 3. At the time of the regular meeting in
ApriI, each year. the Council shall fix by regu-
latiOn the rate per cent. of Borough tax for the
current year.
ARTICLE vI-HIGH CONSTABLE.