1895 private laws – Ch.85 Sec.19
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CHAPTER 85, An act to repeal the present charter of Elizabeth City and recharter the city. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact :
After the said board has organized they shall proceed to the election of a mayor, clerk, treasurer, constable, city attorney, street commissioner, two fire commissioners, and five policemen, who shall hold office during the term of the board of commissioners appointing same, subject to be removed at any time for misconduct: Provided, that the board can at any time, even after their appointment, reduce the number or entirely discontinue the whole of the police.