The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-04-02
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on page six hundred land thirty so that that
part of said section, relating to the time of holding
me terms OF the supreme judicial courts in and for
the county of Somerset, shall read as follows to
wit; Somerset, at Skowhegan, on the first Tuesday
OF September and the third Tuesdays of March and
December
Section g All matters pending in, or returnable
to said court and which would but for the provis-
ions of this act have day at the term of said cont
to be held on the third Tuesday of September of the
present year, provided by law, shall be return
able to, and have day at the term of said court to
be held on the first Tuesday of September next
Section 3. All acts and parts Of acts inconsistent
with this act are hereby repealed, and this act shall
take effect when approved.
Improved February a. 1851
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AN ACT to establish a State Board of Health
Be it enacted, etc, as follows:
Section |. A state board of health is hereby es
tablished, consisting of seven members, as follows
six members who shall be appointed by the Cover.
with the advice and consent of the connciI
and a secretary, as hereinafter provided The
terms of Office Of the six first appointed by the
governor shall be arranged that the term Of one
shall expire on the thirty-trst day of January of
each year tor SIX years. and each vacancy Great
ed shall be filled for term of six years If any
vacancy among these members shall occur other
wse a new member shall be appointed for the
unexpired term by the governor, with the advice
and consent OF the council. At their first me. t.
ing or as soon as a competent and suitable
person can be obtained, the members apDoint-
ed by the governor shall elect a secretary who
shall by virtue of such election, become i mem
Btl VI we DOdTu anu us executive officer. HE
boar't may elect one of their number secret.,-
ry, III which case his term of office as a member BY
appointment of the governor shall expire and the
governor, with the advice and consent of the cou,,-
eli. shall appoint another member to complete fine
Inli nhinber of the board. G.
Seer On :. : rhe state board of healsh shall have
Inc genera supervision OF the interests of health AMI
10 II the citiA n of the state they shall stdv TIE
vital ti'ics of the state, and endevoI to max in
ellisen and profitable use of the collecta recorso
~ is ANA OF sickness among he people: they sll al
i''il sanitary Investigations and inquiries respec-
ing the causes of disease an especially of communi
cable diseases and epidemics, the causes of mortal
ity, and the effects of localities empoyments con-
ditions, tngesta, habits and circumstances on the
health Of the people; they shall investigate the
causes OF dlsease occurring among the stock and
domestic animals in the state, and the method Of
remedying the same; they shall gather such infor-
nation i'll respect to all these matters as they NAV
deem proper for diffusion among the people: they
shall when required or when they shall deem it best
advis9 oihcers OF the government other boards
within the state in regard to location drainage wa
ter supply, disposal of excreta, heating and venti
alton of any public Institution or building they shall
IRON time to time examine and report upon works
on the subject Of hygiene for the of the schools
OF the state; they shall have general oversight and
direction of the enforcement of the statutes re-
speeding the preservation of health; and they shall
IN the month OF january, make report to the egis.
lature of their doings investigations and discover
les during the year ending on the thirty first day of
action as they may deem necessary
Section 3. The board shall meet quarterly at the
state capital and at such other places and times as
quorum for the transaction of business. They shall
choose annually one of their number to be their
president and may adopt rules and bylaws subject
to the provisions Of this act. They shall have au
thority to send the secretary committee of the
board, to any part of the state when deemed nee
essary to conduct Investigation within the scone
OF their prescribed work.
Sections. The secretary shall hold his Office as
long rs he shall faithfully discharge the duties
thereof. but may be removed for lust cause mt a
regular meeting of the board, o majority of the
members voting therefor. He shall keep his Office
at the state capital, and shall perform the duties
pres ribbed by this act required by the board He
shall keep record Of the transactions of the board
SHAH have the custody OF all books, papers, docu-
ments, and other property belonging to the board,
which may be deposited in his Office shall as far as
practicable communicate with other state boards Of
health. and with the local health committees with
IN this state shall keep and file all reports received
from such committees and all correspondence of the
office appertanng to the business of the board
shall as far as possible aid in obtaining contri-
buttons to the library and museum of the board.
He shall prepare blank forms of returns and such
distinctions as may be necessary and forward them
to the clerks Of the several health committees
throughout the state He shall collect information
concerning vital statistics knowledge respecting
diseases, and all useful information the subject
OF hygiene, and, through an annual report. and
otherwise as the board may direct shalt dissemi-
nate such information among the people.
Section o. The secretary shall receive an ANIMAL
salary which shall be fixed by the state board of
health The board shall quarterly certify the
amount due him, and on presentation of said cerif-
icate the governor shall draw his warrant on the
state treasurer for tho amount The members Of
the board shall receive no compensation for their
services, but their travelling and other necessary
expenses while employed on the business Of ~
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