The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-09
Government Club.

Constitution of the New Haven Good
 Government Club. Article 1.--Name The name of this organization shall be the Good Government club of New Haven.
 Article IL-Objects.
 The objects of this club shall be to promote the administration of munich pal government on business principles rather than for partisan profit; to in- duce citizens to take a more active. in- telligent, non-partisan interest in mu- niclpal affairs; to study the existing conditions and methods of city govern ment; to secure in any practical way the adoption of measures of civil service reform; to encourage faithful and to expose the unfaithful performance of official duties; to suggest, examine and discuss legislation relating to munich pal affairs; and to help vigilantly in the enforcement of the jaws which are con- dueive to the public welfare.
 Article II-Membership.
 Any person who is in favor of the ob- jects of this club may, with the approv- al of the committee on membership, be- come 0 member by making application to the secretary and paying not less than one dollar annually for It's sup port.
 Article IV.-Offlcers.
 The officers of this club shall be a president, two vice presidents, a secre- tary and treasurer, who shall per- form respectively the duties of such of fees.
 Article V.-Advisory Board.
 There shall be an advisory board of twenty-five members, ten of whom shall constitute quorum, elected at the an nual meeting, whose duty 1t shall be to appoint the officers provided for in Ar ticle ", the executive and standing committees, and to fill vacancies which may occur In any of these offices.
 Article VT-Executive Committee.
 The executive committee shall consist of the officers and three members elect ed by the advisory board, and 1t shall be the duty of this committee to man. age the affairs of the club. under the general direction and in consultation whenever necessary. with the advisory board
 Article VII-Standing Committees.
 The following standing committees shall be appointed by the advisory board
 CD On membership-whose duties shall be to secure members and to carry out any necessary means for increasing the 
 @ On flnance-whose duties shall be to devise ways and means for the sup port of the club and to supervise all ex- 
 (3) On education and publication whose duties shall be to inform the pub lie. through the press or by public meet lngs, Of any matters pertaining to the objects of the club.
 (0 On public officials-whose duties shall be to inquire into the qualiflca- lions of candidates for office, and, when- aver occasion demands, into the conduct 1f public officials, or candidates for of- flee, and to aid in the detection and of any cases of official mal- seasaf1ce.
 (5) On the enforcement of law-whose luties shall be to take charge of all concerning the non-enforce- nent of law, and to have supervision of my investigations or prosecutions which may be ordered by the executive 
 (6) On egislation--whose duties shall oe to inquire into and to report to the ! advisory board concerning all laws or which may be proposed af- ectlng the welfare of the city, and of | levising ways and means for the dis ussion and advocacy of such laws as l he advisory board may recommend as ! worthy the support of the club, Article VIII.-Special Committees The advisory board may appoint spe- ial committees to take charge of any | ther matters which in pursuance of | he objects of the club, may require con. | iteration or action.
 Article IX.--Annual Meeting.
 The annual meeting of the club slialf l e held the second Wednesday in Oc- l ober of each year, or as hear that date $ practicable. Special meetings may | e held at any time by vote of the execu- i've committee.
 Article x.--Constitution.
 This constitution may be amended at ny meeting of the club by a two-thirds ote of the members present, provided otice of the proposed amendment shall ave been given in the call of the meet lg.
 The club starts off with a body of de- ermined and enthusiastic members and | )rn1ed a temporary organization under le new constitution. The club contin- ed pr. Smyth and the other officers un- l permanent organization can be af- ,cted under the constitution later, New Haven ought not to fail behind this new civic reformation, which is ready arousing q strong and hea1th- u civic consciousness in many of our ,rger cities. From our traditions, and 'om the character of otir people, we lght to reach as high standard of administration as it Is possi- { e for any city to land to maintain ut to secure our own best civic devel- oment, apathy, indifference and hope ssness must give place to intelligent It Id vgilant determination to secure a < lorough business and bipartisan ad- { of local affairs. S In presenting the plan of reorganfza- f on the following remarks were made h 7 Rev. Dr. Snlyth: Ir ''The next decade in the development l I
 municipal government promises to- I