Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam
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I. To make an inventory of the real estate in the town, naming the
number of acres owned by each person, and fixing upon the same a valuation in proportion to its worth. II. To make an inventory of the personal property held by the several persons in town, such as notes, mortgages, &c., which with the real estate forms the basis for taxes. V. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS. I. To have the care and general supervision of the highways and bridges. II. To lay out new roads, when directed by a jury legally called for that purpose and discontinue others when directed by the same authority. III. To divide the town into districts, and appoint overseers for the same. VI. OVERSEERS OF THE POOR. To look after and provide for, either at home or in the county house, such as are in indigent circumstances. VII. COLLECTOR. I. To give a bond to the supervisor for double the amount to be collected, with one or more sureties for the faithful performance of his duties. |
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