MISCELLANEOUS STATE BOARDS.

Board of Health.—Six members appointed by the Governor. Term six years. Secretary elected by the board.

Corrections and Charities.-The Governor and four commissioners appointed by him for a term of eight years.

State Board of Inspectors.-The Governor and four members appointed by him for eight years. They have control of all the State penal institutions, and act also as an advisory board of pardons.

Board of Pharmacy.-Five members, five years, appointed by the Governor. Meetings on the first Tuesdays of March, July, and November.

Live Stock Sanitary Commission.—Three members, six years, appointed by the Governor.

Board of Regents.-Eight members, elected by the people at April election, two each year for a term of eight years. They have direct charge of the State University.

State Board of Agriculture.-Six members appointed by the Governor for terms of six years. They have charge of the Agricultural College.

Board of Education.--Three members elected by the people for a term of six years, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction a member ex officio. They control the affairs of the State Normal School.

Central Board of Control of State Institutions.--The Governor and four members appointed by him. Term, eight years. This board has the management of the State Public School, School for the Deaf, and School for the Blind.

CHAPTER III.

DUTIES OF COUNTY OFFICERS.*

The Sheriff is the chief executive officer of the county; he must preserve peace and good order within the county; attend sessions of the circuit court and execute the writs and orders of the same; he has charge of the jail and prisoners confined therein. The Sheriff can hold office but four years in any six years, he receives fees fixed by law, and appoints under-sheriffs and deputies; the former performs the duties of sheriff in case of a vacancy in the office of Sheriff.

The County Clerk is clerk of the board of supervisors and of the circuit court. He must keep a record of proceedings, preserve all accounts, records, and books belonging to the office; administer oaths to witnesses and jurors; record births, deaths, and marriages, and draw grand and petit juries. He appoints his deputies, and designates one of them as his successor in case of vacancy. He receives fees fixed by law, and a salary fixed by the board of supervisors.

The Treasurer is the custodian of the county money; he can pay out money only on the order of the board of supervisors, signed by the clerk and countersigned by the chairman, except in certain cases provided by statute. He can hold office but four years in any six and must give a bond, the amount and approval of which are fixed by the board of supervisors. He receives a salary also fixed by the board. He receives from the township treasurer the State and county tax and pays the former over to the State Treasurer; he con

*The word "county" comes from the Norman title "count."

ducts the annual sales of lands on which the taxes have not been paid. Moneys for fines, etc., are apportioned among the townships, according to the number of school children, for library purposes.

The Register of Deeds keeps a record of all deeds, mortgages, and other papers requiring record. He is paid by fees, 11 cents per 100 words, for recording papers; he receives other fees fixed by law for various other transactions.

The Prosecuting Attorney is the law officer of the county, as the Attorney General is of the State. He prosecutes criminals within the county, and gives legal advise to county officers when so requested. He is the attorney of the county in all its suits. He receives a salary, but no fees.

The Surveyor makes such surveys in the county, as are required by any court, or any person living in the county. He keeps a record of all surveys made by himself or his deputies. He receives a compensation of not less than four dollars per day. This office is not among those mentioned in the Constitution, having been created by statute. He is elected at the general election and for a term of two years.

Coroners.-Two coroners in each county are elected for two years at the general election. They investigate the causes of all sudden and suspicious deaths within the county. A coroner's jury of six men is summoned to take evidence and ascertain the cause of the death. The coroners, in cases of vacancy in the office of sheriff and under-sheriff, or when the sheriff is an interested party to a suit, are required to perform the duties of sheriff. They are paid by fees.

The Circuit Judge, Probate Judge, and Circuit Court Commissioners are described in Chap. I., pp. 23-25,

County School Commissioner and School Examiners are described in CHAP. VI., p. 78.

Superintendents of the Poor.-Three in number are elected by the board of supervisors for a term of three years. They have charge of the county poor and of the county poor-house. Their pay is fixed by the board of supervisors.

The Drain Commissioner is chosen for a term of two years by the board of supervisors, by whom, also, his pay is determined, not to exceed three dollars per day in any case, however. His duties are to determine the necessity of county drains or ditches, and to lay out, open, and construct the

same.

Board of Election Commissioners, composed of Judge of Probate, County Clerk, and County Treasurer. Duties to prepare and distribute ballots and stamps.

Notaries Public are county officers appointed by the Governor to administer oaths and take affidavits and acknowledgments. Women are eligible to this office. Their term of service is for four years, and though they must reside in the county where appointed, they may act in any part of the State.

CHAPTER IV.

DUTIES OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

Supervisor. This is the chief officer of the township. He represents the township in the county legislature. He assesses the property. He is chairman of the township board. Не represents the township in legal proceedings. He is paid two dollars per day for service rendered the town. Term, one year.

Clerk. The clerk is the record-keeper of the township. Chattel mortgages are filed in his office. He keeps an account with the township treasurer similar to that of the Auditor General with the State Treasurer. The clerk receives one and one-half dollars per day and fees. Term, one year.

Treasurer. This officer collects the taxes, receives and cares for all township moneys. Orders for money must be signed by the clerk and countersigned by the chairman of the township board. He must give a bond running to the township. Term, one year. He can hold the office but two years in succession. He receives one and one-half dollars per day and fees.

School Inspectors.-As members of the township board of school inspectors they divide the townships into school districts and regulate or alter boundaries as occasion requires. They expend the township library moneys for books and have charge of the library. They are elected for two years. Compensation, one and one-half dollars per day.

Members of Board of Review.-There are two members of the Board of Review, elected one each year for term of two years, and together with the supervisor constitute the Board of Review to review the assessment roll, and decide upon complaints aud correct errors. They meet on the Tuesday following the third Monday in May and on the fourth Monday in May of each year, continuing in session two days if necessary. The pay of a member is two dollars per day.

Highway Commissioner.--He has charge of all highways and bridges within the township. He divides the township into road districts, and, if not otherwise chosen, he selects the overseers of highways, and fills vacancies in the office. He receives one and one-half dollars per day. Term, one year.

Overseers of Highways (pathmasters) are usually chosen by acclamation; in the Upper Peninsula they are chosen as the