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21.—That six members of this vestry be selected, one
from each Ward, for the purpose of signing cheques, and
that every cheque shall be s gned by the Chairman, for
the time being, two of such members, and countersigned
by the Clerk, and shall be so signed and sealed in the
presence of the Vestry.
22.—That the Clerk and the Surveyor be responsible
for the safe custody of all books, papers, and documents
belonging to the Vestry, together with all monies and
securities for money committed to their care respectively.
23.—That no book, or plan, or document be allowed
to be taken away from the offices of the Vestry.
24.—That all contracts and bonds be prepared by the
Clerk, free of charge, to the contractors or their sureties.
25.—That all works amounting to the cost of £50
and upwards be competed for by open tender.
26.—That the offices of the Clerk and Surveyor be
open daily from Nine o'clock until Five except on
Saturday, when the office may be closed at 2 o'clock.
27. —That the common seal of the Vestry be placed
in the custody of the Clerk, and not affixed to any document
whatever, except by order of the Vestry.
28.—That the business before each meeting be taken
in the following order:—
1st. To read the minutes of the last Vestry.
2nd. To read the paper of business.