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Bill from George Stiles and Others, circa 8 June 1844
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Committee of Municipal Laws [, , and ], Bill, to Nauvoo City Council, , Hancock Co., IL, ca. 8 June 1844; handwriting of and ; endorsement and docket in handwriting of ; two pages; Nauvoo, IL, Records, 1841–1845, CHL.
An ordinance concerning the city Attorney and his duties—
Be it ordained by the city council of the City of
Sec 1st, It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to give council and advice with any office of said in any matter pertaining to the municipal affairs of said when called upon so to do—
Sec 2 It shall be the duty of the City Attorney to prosecute as Attorney in all cases for breach of City ordinance when complaint is regularly & duly made—
3 The Said Attorney may charge <the complainant> reasonable fees for all services as Attorney in prosecuting for Breach of city ordinances
4th The city Attorney shall have and receive a of <salary> one hundred Dollars per annum for his services as said Attorney—
5th all ordinances conflicting with the Provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed—
This ordinance to take effect and be in force from and after its passage
<Passed—— June 1 8[th]1844>
< Recorder> [p. [1]]
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George Stiles handwriting begins.
Endorsement in handwriting of Willard Richards.