forty. Why do we have such divisions of a township? Locate your father's
farm. What is the difference between a _township_ and a _town?_ [Footnote:
In some states the terms "congressional township" and "civil township" are
used.]

Corporate Powers.--A town is in some respects like an individual. It can
sue and be sued. It can borrow money. It can buy or rent property needed
for public purposes. And it can sell property for which it has no further
use. Because a town can do these things as an individual can it is called
a corporation, and such powers are called corporate powers.

When we say that "the town" can do these things, we mean of course that
the people of the town as a political body can do them, through the proper
officers.

Officers Needed.--The town needs one or more persons to act for it in its
corporate capacity and to have general charge of its interests.

Should there be one, or more than one? Why? How many are there?

Every business transaction should be recorded, and the town should have a
recording officer or secretary.

What is the recording officer in this town called? What is his name? Which
officer would naturally be the custodian of public papers?

It takes money to build bridges and to carry on other public works, and
the town needs some one to take charge of the public funds.

What is the officer called? Who occupies that position in this town? How