Document Volume 20, PT. 2, Nos. 35-71 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 Excerpt: ...and doormen shall be appointed by the same Board, in the manner herein provided; but no member of the Police Department shall be reappointed, who shall have resigned before the expiration of his term of office. 2. Every officer, policeman and doorman must be a citizen of the United States, of the State of New York, and a resident of the ward for which he may be appointed, and previous (o his appointment, shall present to the Mayor, a certificate signed by twenty-five reputable citizens, (two-thirds of whom must reside in the ward at the time of signing the certificate, ) certifying that they have beeu personally acquainted with the applicant for five years last past, and that during that time said applicant has borne a good character for honesty, morality and sobriety. He must also present to the Mayor, a certificate from a surgeon of the Police Department, certifying that he has professionally examined said applicant, and that he is a man of sound body, and of robust constitution, and is able to sustain the usual labors and exposures of a patrolman. He must also establish, to the satisfaction of the Commissioners, that he, the said applicant, can read with ease, and write legibly ihe English language, that he well understands the first four rules of arithmetic, and that he is a proper person to appoint to said office. All vacancies in any of said offices shall he filled in like manner. Removal from the ward shall vacate either of the said offices. The members of the Police Department, appointed after this act shall have gone into effect, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall only be removed for cause as hereinafter provided. 3. The Mayor, Recorder, and Chief of Police of the city and county of New York, shall constitute a Bo...