Milford chronicle., 1923-01-26
IMPORTANT BILLS ARE
INTRODUCED in SENATE
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J violations of the law which they may
witness, and to serve and execute
warrants in criminal matters issued
by the proper authorities. They shall
have all the powers and prerogatives
conferred by the law upon county con-
stables, or upon members of the DO
lice force of cities and towns, or upon
motor vehicle inspectors, or upon traf-
fic officers appointed by or in the en-
ploy of the State Highway Department
or upon the game warden or deputy
game warden.
The Department of State Police is
required to aid in the enforcement of
all laws, including laws relating to
fish and game. They may be called
upon at any time by any other depart
ment of the State government for the
enforcement of all laws applicable or
pertaining to such department, or in
regulation thereof, and will be requir-
ed to cooperate with State, county
and municipal authorities in the de-
lection of crime, the apprehension of
criminals and the preservation of law
and order throughout the State. They
are to be appointed without regard TO
party afiliation or political influence,
and offensive partisan activities are
prohibited.
The bill provides that suitable Off
ces and quarters shall be established
in the State Armory at Dover, or in
case of emergency may obtain other
temporary quarters at rental not to
exceed $50 a month
1t requires the traffic officers ap-
pointed by or in the employ of the
State Highway Department and the
motor vehicle inspectors to turn over
to the Department of State Police all
arms and other equip
ment, belonging to the State, or any
department, agency or instrumentality
thereof.
The expenses Of the Department are
not to exceed $4,000 annually, not
the salaries of the officers,
and biennial reports to the Governor,
Or either House of the General As [
'embly, when requested, are required.
A bill to authorize the creation of a
State Board of Public Utilities Com a
nissiOners was introduced by Senator v
1ictor A. Moore, Democrat, of Seaford
IN Monday. 1t provides for a Commits q
ion of four members, two Democrats T
nd two Republicans, to be appointed :
y the governor for terms of one, two, v
hree and four years, and their sue h
essOrs for the full term of four years. g
The bill is patterned after the meas
re which created the New Jersey u
'ublic Service Commission
1t provides that two of the MEM "
ers appointed shall reside in New b
astle county, one in Kent and one in h
ussex county, the appointments to be R
lade within 80 days after the bill :
law.
Appointments would be subject to
Onfrmation by the Senate and the
would meet in Dover
4 a day set by the Governor within
days of the time of their appoint
ent, for organization.
The salaries of the commissioners
e fixed at $2500. Members, officers
Id employees of the commission
Ould receive pay for travelling ex- Il
,nses when on official business for
e board. n
The bill provides for the board to u
ganize by electing president and
cretary and to appoint counsel and
ch other officers and employees as ")
may deem necessary, prescribe their =
ties and fix their compensation and OF
rms of Office. yo