The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 7 Page: 1,366
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Laws of the State of Texas.
tested, then the board of aldermen shall determine such contest.
Sec. 8. That in case of a vacancy of the office of mayor,
the board of aldermen shall order an election to fill such vacancy;
such electiofi shall be held as provided in this act for
general elections, and pending said election the board of aldermen
shall appoint one of their number to act as mayor pro
ter.; and in case of a vacancy in the office of aldermen, such
vacancy shall be filled at a regular meeting of the board of aldermen,
by a vote of two-thirds of the aldermen, and the person
so elected shall hold his office for the unexpired term.
Sec. 9. That in case of the temporary absence of the mayor,
the board of aldermen shall have power to appoint one of
their own number to act for the time being as mayor elect,
and such appointment shall expire on the return of the
mayor.
Sec. 10. That the commissioners apointed by section three
of this act shall, immediately after making the survey of said
town, as therein provided, appoint and order an election, giving
ten days notice thereof, for one mayor, one constable, five
aldermen, and one attorney, for said town, who shall hold
their offices under the provisions of this act until, the next
general election for State and county officers; and said com
missioners shall hold said election, and declare the result, and
issue to the persons elected certificates thereof, whereupon
the duties of said commissioners shall be complete.
Sec. 11. That the mayor, when present, Tshall preside over
the board of aldermen, and in case of a tie shall give the
casting vote; provided, that four of the aldermen, with the
mayor, shall constitute a quorum to transact business, except
when levying taxes.
Sec. 12. That the mayor and a full board of aldermen
shall have power to enact such rules and regulations and ordinances
for the government of said town, and for the quiet,
peace and happiness of the citizens thereof, not inconsistent
with the Constitution and laws of this State, as may be deemed
proper, and may impose fines and penalties for the violation
of the same, not to exced one hundred dollars in any one
case, or imprisonment not exceeding three months.
Sec. 13. That the mayor and board of aldermen
shall have and exercise control over the streets, sidewalks,(1366)
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Gammel, Hans Peter Mareus Neilsen. The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 7, book, 1898; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth6732/m1/1368/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .