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Kew Advertisement its first appointment, or at any other time thereafter, by order of the Council, or on the written order of the Chairman of the Committee, or of any two members of the Committee. Presentation of Petitions. 34. It shall be incumbent on every Councillor presenting a petition to acquaint himself with the contents thereof, and to ascertain that it does not contain language disrespectful to the Council, and that the contents do not violate any byelaw, or any provision thereof. Councillor to Sign Petitions. 35. Every Councillor presenting a petition to the Council shall write his name at the beginning thereof. Petition to be in Writing. 36. Every petition shall shall be in writing only, and shall contain the prayei of the petitioners at the end thereof, and be signed by at least one person on every sheet on which such petition is written. How Petitions cure to he Signed. 37. Every petition shall be signed b} the persons whose names are appended thereto, by their names or marks, and by no one else, except in cases of incapacity by sickness. Documents not to be attached to Petitions. 38. No letters shall be attached to any petition. Eoiv Petitions are to be presented. 39. Every Councillor presenting a petition shall confine himself to a statement of the persons from whom it conies, of the number of signatures attached to it, and of the material allegations contained in it, and to the reading of the prayer thereof. Common Seal. 40. The common seal shall be kept in a box having two locks, of one of which locks the Chairman shall have a key, and of the other of which locks the key shall be kept by the Clerk ; and the common seal shall not be affixed to any document unless the Chairman and one other member of the Council, or, in the absence of the Chairman, unless two Councillors be present. -As to Sureties. 41. No Councillor or officer of the Council shall be received as a surety for any officer appointed by the Council, or for any work to be done for the Council. Officers to bear Expenses. 42. In all cases of- security being given for the faithful performance of any duty or contract, the expense of preparing such security shall be borne by the person providing the same. Bye-Laws may be Suspended. 43. Any one or more of the rules or regulations contained in this bye-law may be suspended for a special purpose, on motion, upon notice duly given, and shall not otherwise be suspended-, except by a unanimous vote of the Council. Penalty. 44. If any person shall be guilty of any offence or misf oance, or wilful or negligent act of commission or omission, contrary to any provision contained in this bye-law, he shall forfeit a sum not exceeding five pounds. • BYE-LAW No. 2, Regulating the Duties, Duration, and Conditions of Service of Officers and Servants of the Council. V/hat Officers may be appointed. 1. The Council may appoint, and from time to time remove or dispense with the services of any of its officers. Duties of Treasurer. 2. The- duties of the Treasurer shall be to keep the accounts and books of the Council ; to receive moneys due or owing to the Council, and to pay the same into the County Fund Account. Duties of Engineer and Inspector of Roads and Works. ■ 3. The duties of the Engineer and Inspector of Roads and Works shall be to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates of new works, and to supervise the construction and maintenance of all roads and works within the County ; to prepare and transmit to the Chairman, on the first day of each month, a report of works done during the previous month, and of the works requiring to be done, and of the state and condition of the County roads and bridges ; to prepare and forward monthly pay-sheets for wages, and vouchers for progress-payments on contracts, and generally to perform such other duties in connection with his office | as the Council may from time to time direct. . Duties of Collector. 5. The duties of Collector or Collectors shall be as set forth in the Act. He or they shall serve all notices and collect all rates, license fees, taxes, and other moneys that may at any time become due to, or the property of, the Council. Duration and Condition of Service. 5. The Clerk, Treasurer, and Inspector of Roads and Works shall be responsible for the due performance of their several duties. They shall retain office during •good behaviour, and may be discharged for incapacity, or for improper conduct, or for breach or neglect of duty, without any notice by the^ Council,' or may be suspended by the Chairman or Executive Committee, pending the. decision of the Council, and may at the direction, of, the I