Federalsburg Town Commissioners Act Repeal and Reenactment
Maryland public local law repeals Article 6 sections 116 to 134 and chapter 293 of 1894, reenacting with amendments. It creates The Commissioners of Federalsburg a corporate body with power to sue sue for property, manage gifts and charitable funds, and lease town property after public notices. It defines corporate limits, election of five town commissioners, and oath of election judges with provisions for interim elections. The act details qualifications and voting procedures for commissioners and survey records.
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Federalsburg Town Commissioners Election Provisions
The text outlines election procedures for Federalsburg’s town commissioners including vacancy filling, oath requirements, meeting cadence, officer appointments, and duties. It specifies that if no election occurs within thirty days after the fourth Monday in April, voters may call an election, judges will be chosen, and a majority vote selects three commissioners. It covers tie-breaking elections, vacancies, officer roles, oath and records, and bailiff appointment and bond.
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Federalsburg Tax Officials Provisions Enacted by Commissioners
The article details town governance requiring treasurer bonds, strict accounting, and duties for assessors in Federalsburg. It sets qualification, oath, and reporting rules for treasurer, and outlines valuation, notification, and appeal procedures for property assessments, including penalties for failure to provide required statements.
Assessor Duties and Town Tax Powers Expanded
Provisions outline assessor duties to value property, certify refusals, and apply taxes as liens. Section details require stock records for private banks, tax levies up to 30 cents per $100, and use of funds for streets, lighting, fire gear, and public health. Tax collection by bailiff with discounts for early payment and penalties for delinquents. By law, commissioners may enact necessary by laws and ordinances for town governance and nuisance control.
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