Studies in Civics
Studies in Civics
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Because a town can do these things as an individual can it is called
a corporation, and such powers are called corporate powers.
When we say that "the town" can do these things, we mean of course that the people of the town as a political body can do them, through the proper officers.
Officers Needed.--The town needs one or more persons to act for it in its corporate capacity and to have general charge of its interests.
Should there be one, or more than one? Why? How many are there?
Every business transaction should be recorded, and the town should have a recording officer or secretary.
What is the recording officer in this town called? What is his name? Which officer would naturally be the custodian of public papers?
It takes money to build bridges and to carry on other public works, and the town needs some one to take charge of the public funds.
What is the officer called? Who occupies that position in this town? How is he prevented from misappropriating the money belonging to the peop
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FEATURED AUTHOR - Tyler True's psychology degree led to diverse careers as an Air Force pilot and commercial scuba diver before becoming a writer focused on addressing broken political systems through entertaining and thought-provoking stories. The first ten years of Tyler's writing journey were dedicated to screenplays, and now he is venturing into the world of fiction novels. Tyler loves the freedom that comes from writing books and hopes to share his vision of a better world with many readers.