The Laws of Texas, 1822-1897 Volume 7 Page: 753

                                
Laws of the State of Texas.

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cess necessary to bring about a trial and execution for an
offense under his jurisdiction; provided, that subpoenas for
witnesses may be issued by the secretary, also.
Sixth-He shall have the same powers as coroner, within
the corporate limits, that justices of the peace now have
in their jurisdiction.
Seventh-He shall cause the secretary to keep a record
of all his (the mayor's) proceedings, and transmit the same
to the council, at the termiation of his office, to be kept as
an archive of the corporation.
Eighth-He shall, once every year, within one month
next before the election for officers, have made out by the
proper officers, and sworn to, a complete account of the
finances for the past year, stating all the money received,
and from what source, and all the money paid out, and
what for, and have the same nublished in a newspaper
published in the city.
Ninth-He shall at all times see that all the ordinances
of the common council are executed; that all subordinate
officers perform their duties, and report to the council as
to delinquencies and misconduct of said officers. He shall
also, from time to time, recommend to the council for their
consideration, such measures as he may deem important.
Tenth-The mayor, for like services, shall be entitled to
the same fees of office that justices of the peace are now
entitled to by law, to be taxed in the bill of costs, and collected
in the same manner as costs of a justice of the peace
are collected; and in addition to this, shall be allowed such
salary, not to exceed twelve hundred dollars per year, as the
board of aldermen may fix upon.
The City Council.
Section 1. The council shall meet twice in each month
in regular meeting, and as many other times as occasion
shall require; and in the absence of the mayor, any three
of the aldermen shall have power to call a meeting. Aldermen
shall each be allowed two dollars per day as a fee for
their attendance upon regular meetings, and fifty cents for
called meetings; provided, that each alderman shall forfeit to
the corporation two dollars for failing to attend any meeting
of the council, regular or called, unless he or some of his
family are sick, or he absent from the city, or has not been
notified of a called meeting.

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