Arizona silver belt., 1884-08-16
Tho Citizens and Tax Payers Protec
 tive Association.

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 tive Association.
 The following are the constitution and bylaws adopted and concurred 1T by all the members of the committee composed of Messrs. Bailey, Farquar McCabe, Allen, Van Wagenen anG Taylor. They will be submitted fol adoption at the adjourned meeting tc be held next Tuesday evening at Stal los Hall:
 PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTION.
 Whereas, Owing to the depression in commercial, mining and agricultu' ral interests throughout the country with its consequent results, low taxa. tion has become question of vital importance. Therefore be it Resolved. We, the citizens and tax. payers of Gila county, form ourselves into protection association for the express purpose of securing an eco nomical government, consistent with the best interests and credit of our county, and the faithful administra- ton of county and judicial offices, with view to husband the county funds in order that taxation may be lessened and justice done to all. CoNsTITUTIoN.--ITs TITLE.
 This association shall be entitled "The Citizens and Tax-Payers' Pro- tective Association of Gila county
 To secure in good faith the lowest taxation by which we can meet all just demands. .,.,...-. s- OF ITS OFFICERS AND MEMBERS, AND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS. It shall be composed of one Presi- dent, two Vice-P Presidents, one Secre- tary and Treasurer, and all other bona fide residents and taxpayers, of Gila county. But in no case shall any person be deemed a member thereof until he shall have affixed his name to the constitution.
 OF ITS ELECTIONS AND APPOINTMENTS. 1st. The President, Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected by the members of the associa. tion, and shall hold their respective offices for term of one year from the date of their election, or until their successors shall be elected and quail. fled, and in all cases of election the person re ,eiving the largest number of votes for any office shah be declared elected.
 End. The President shall have the power to appoint all committees that may be deemed necessary by the asso | citation. r--y- -A as..a ITS DUTIES.
 1st. To examine the statutes of oui Territory, and recommend to our leg islators the enactment or, repeal ot any or all laws whereby taxation may be reduced, and the credit of our Ter ritory remain unimpaired.
 2nd. To investigate any county of ficial who may be accused of derilic tion of duty or illegal or erroneou: charges contrary to law, and if found coming within the purview of mai feasance to immediately institute pro ceedings for their removal.
 DUTIES OF PRESIDENT.
 To preside at all meetings and to is sue calls for special meetings whe1 the same shall be necessary.
 vICE-PREsIDENT.
 To officiate in the absence of tn, President and perform all duties de volvlng upon the president.
 z SECRETARY. .g.a
 To keep a record of all proceeding of the association, issue all calls fo meetings directed by the President Notify all committees appointed iron time to time, and he shall receive sucl pay for his services as the association may hereafter designate.
 OF AMENDMENTS, ALTERATIONS OR RE
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 This constitution may be amended by two-thirds vote at a regular meet Ing held not less than one week iron the time such amendment is proposed MEETINGS.
 The regular stated meeting of thi association shall be held on the frs Tuesday evening of each month, ant no business shall be transacted at any special meeting except that specified in the call of which at least five day notice ,haIi hc given,