The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1919-06-20

Of said Town. before entering upon the
discharge Of the duties Of their Office.
shall take an oath before some Justice
Of the Peace Of Fayette County, Ten
nessee, to faithfully perform his duties
as such officer. and to support the con-
stitution and laws of the United States
and of the State af Tennessee, and an
oath Of office.
Section T. Be il further enacted,
That the salaries of the officials and Of
ficers of said Town Of Oakland shall be
fixed by ordnance. but they shall not
be increased or diminished during the
term for which said officers were elect
ed.
Section s. Be it further enacted,
That the said Mayor and Aldermen may
require and prescribe by ordinance q
bond or bonds to be executed by any
officer of said Town and to fix the
amount and terms thereof; requiring
said bond to be executed before such
officer shall enter upon the discharge
of his duties. All officers charged with
the collection of any revenues Of said
Town shall be required to execute q
solvent bond.
Section 8. Be it further enacted,
That the legislative powers of said
Town shall be vested in said Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen; and they shall
hold monthly meetings on such days of
the month as may be fixed by the
Board And oftener. when the welfare
of the town demands it, the Mayor and
any three Aldermen may call special
meeting OF said Board of Mayor and
Aldermen by causing ell the members
thereof TO be notified of such special
meeting. In case Of the absence of the
Mayor from any of said regular or spe-
cial meetings. a quorum of the Board
being present. said Aldermen may elect
one of their number IS Mayor pro tenn
pore 10 preside at said meeting. Three
members Of said Board Of Mayor and
Aldermen shall constitute quorum for
the transaction of business, but small
er number may adjourn from day to
day.
Section 10. Be it further enacted,
That 1t shall be the duty of the Mayor
of said Town. to preside at all meetings
of the Board, to take care that all the
ordinances Of the town are duly enforc-
ed, respected and observed in the town.
and to call special meetings of the
Board when he may deem it necessary.
He shall make such suggestions to said
Board &c in his judgment will be the
most conducive to the interest of said
corporation. He shall give written or.
ders upon the Treasurer of said Town
Of Oakland, whenever. said Board d.
reefs same TO be done. for the payment
Of any money that may be due from
said corporation. He may employ legal
counsel in behalf of said corpora ion up
On the advice of the Board when they
may deem 1t necessary. He shall be
allowed one vote. as any other
Alderman. on all questions coming De-
fore the Board for consideration. but
he shall not be allowed second 10 case
Of tie; but unless majority of the
Board present shall vote ia favor of any
proposition coming before said Board,
the same shall be declared lost.
Section l0-A Be it further enacted,
that the Mayor of said town shall have
full power and authority to Issue any
ane all process and subpoenas necessary
for the arrest and trial of snv person.
or persons violating any of the ordi-
nances Of the Town which are made
punishable bv fine or penalty such pro.
cess may be issued by the Mayor upon
his own motion. or upon affidavit of any
person showing the violstion of such
ordinances.
The said Mayor il her, b vested with
full power ard suthnrltV trv ard de-
tsrmine AL offet for ~ violation Of
the ordinances and laws of the corpora
ton, and TO impose and infurce and