1888, art. 41, sec. 14. 1860, art. 42, sec. 15. 1786, ch. 22, sec. 3. 14. The cost arising upon any such complaint the governor may order to be paid, either by the party making the complaint, the party complained against, or the State; and if ordered to be paid by either of the parties, the governor may enforce the payment in the same manner and by the same means as the circuit courts may enforce their orders; and if ordered to be paid by the State, the comptroller shall issue his warrant to the treasurer to pay the same. Ibid. sec. 15. 1860, art. 42, sec. 16. 1805, ch. 97, sec. 33. 1890, ch. 67. 15. The governor upon receiving the returns of election for electors to choose a president and vice-president of the United States and for members to represent this State in the congress of the United States shall enumerate and ascertain the number of votes given for each person voted for as an elector and member of congress respectively, and shall thereupon declare by proclamation signed by him, the name or names of the person or persons duly elected, and shall cause such proclamation to be inserted in such newspapers as he may direct. Ibid. sec. 16. 1860. art. 42, sec. 17. 1854, ch. 280. 16. Upon the application in writing of any volunteer officer or soldier who served in the first and second battalions of Maryland volunteers in the Mexican war, or any citizen of Maryland who enlisted in any company composing a portion of the ten additional regiments called into service by act of congress during the said war, and served therein, and upon such proof as he may deem necessary to establish such service and an honorable discharge from or muster out of the same, the governor shall issue to such volunteer or enlisted officer or soldier a copy or duplicate of the discharge received by him when so discharged or mustered out of service, printed upon parchment and signed by the governor, the secretary of State, and adjutant general, and attested by the great seal of the State. Ibid. sec. 17. 1860, art. 42, sec. 18. 1774, ch. 23. 1793, ch. 34. 17. Whenever the governor shall have strong grounds from the information of physicians or otherwise to apprehend that there is danger of any malignant, contagious disease being introduced into this State from foreign parts, or from any of the United States, he may compel any vessel coming to any of our ports, shores or harbors, to ride quarantine, and may forbid all intercourse or communication, either by land or water, between this State and the place affected, or lay such intercourse under such regulations and restrictions as he may think advisable, and take all measures and do all things which may appear to him necessary to give effect to the objects of this section. 1888, art. 41. sec. 18. 1862, ch. 15. 1888, ch. 175, sec. 1. 18. For the purpose of properly and efficiently keeping and guarding the public buildings and grounds in the city of Annapolis and the movable property of the State therein, the governor shall appoint the following officers, to wit: A competent person to be superintendent of public buildings and grounds, who shall be paid a salary of twelve hundred dollars per annum; an assistant superintendent, who shall be paid a salary of seven hundred and twenty dollars per annum; a person to take charge of the governor's mansion and the premises thereof, at a salary of eight hundred and forty dollars per annum; two persons to watch and guard the public buildings by day, and to act also as policeman, at a salary of six hundred dollars each per annum; three persons to watch and guard the public buildings by night, and to act also as policeman, at a salary of six hundred dollars each per annum; four persons to act as janitors, at a salary of six hundred dollars each per annum; six charwomen, at a salary of three hundred dollars each per annum; one chief engineer and electrician, at a salary of nine hundred dollars per annum; two firemen, at a salary of six hundred dollars each per annum; and two coal passers, at a salary of three hundred dollars each per annum; all of said officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the gov ernor; and the treasurer, upon the warrant of the comptroller, shall pay the sums mentioned in this section to the person or persons who shall be appointed by the governor, as aforesaid. Ibid. sec. 19. 1888, ch. 175, sec. 2. 19. The duties of the superintendent of public buildings and grounds shall be as follows: 1. He shall keep a full and complete inventory of all movable property belonging to the State, in the public buildings in the city of Annapolis, a copy of which shall be filed with the secretary of State, and shall deliver said inventory, together with the property, to his successor in office and shall have charge of and be responsible for the safe keeping of said property. 2. He shall have charge of said public buildings and be responsible for the cleaning, lighting and watching of the same, and every part thereof, and shall keep clean and in proper order the hall or entrance to the State house, the senate chamber and hall of the house of delegates and the committee rooms, and during the recess of the general assembly keep them thoroughly cleaned and ventilated and before each session arrange the furniture, carpets and desks and prepare both chambers for the assembling of the legislature. 3. He shall have entire charge of the water-closets attached to the State house and keep the same cleaned, ventilated and supplied with water and in every respect in thorough order. 4. He shall take charge of and keep in order the fire apparatus belonging to the State. 5. He shall have charge of the grounds attached to the public buildings of the State in the city of Annapolis and shall keep the same in a neat and cleanly condition at all times. 6. He shall have charge of all repairs made upon the public buildings and work upon the public grounds which may be ordered by the governor or board of public works or that may be provided for by act of the general assembly and of any additions thereto which may be so ordered, and shall see that all contracts entered into for work upon said buildings and grounds are faithfully executed and report to the governor or board of public works any violation thereof by any contractor or contractors. 7. He shall from time to time report to the governor the condition of the carpets, furniture and so forth, and may upon the order of the governor send such articles as are deemed unserviceable or useless for the purposes of the State, and pay the proceeds of such sales into the treasury, and he may also, with the approval of the governor, purchase such new articles of furniture, carpets, and so forth, as are necessary for the comfort and convenience of the public officers and the members of the general assembly. 1888, art. 41, sec. 20. 1862, ch. 15. 1888, ch. 175, sec. 3. 20. It shall be the duty of said superintendent to prepare a system of rules and regulations for the more effectual security of the public buildings and grounds and the maintenance of order therein, and for the government of the watch when on duty; and such rules and regulations, when approved by the governor, shall become part of the law for the keeping and guarding of the public buildings and grounds, and shall be conspicuously posted therein; and any person who shall violate the same or any part thereof shall upon conviction thereof before a justice of the peace, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and fined not more than twenty dollars and costs; and in default of payment of such fine and costs shall be committed to the county jail for a period of not less than ten days nor more than thirty days; provided, that any person so convicted shall have the right of appeal to the circuit court for Anne Arundel county. 1888, art. 41, sec. 21. 1888, ch. 175, sec. 4. 21. All janitors, watchmen, keepers of steam-houses and furnaces, and all other officers provided for by section 18, and all laborers and other persons employed permanently or temporarily in and about the public buildings and grounds under the provisions of said section shall be under the supervision. of the superintendent of public buildings and grounds, and obey all orders and carry out all instructions by him given in relation to the care and protection of said public buildings and grounds. Ibid. sec. 22. 1888, ch. 175, sec. 5. 22. The superintendent of public buildings and grounds shall, before entering upon the duties of his office, take the oath prescribed by the constitution of this State, and also execute a bond to the State of Maryland in the penalty of one thousand dollars, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties imposed upon him by sections 18-21, and for the delivery to his successor of all movable property belonging to the State, and said bond shall be filed with the secretary of State. 1892, ch. 325. 1896, ch. 259. 23. The governor is authorized and empowered to employ such clerical help as may be necessary to assist in the executive department in preparing and attending to such election business as is now, or may hereafter by law be assigned to that department, or to the secretary of State; and the sum of two thousand dollars per annum, or so much thereof as may necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any funds in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the payment of such clerical help. be Commissioners for the Promotion of Uniformity of Legisla= tion in the United States. 1896, ch. 264. 1900, ch. 194. 24. The governor shall appoint a board of three commissioners for the promotion of uniformity of legislation in the United States, whose duty it shall be to examine the subjects of marriage and divorce, insolvency, form of notarial certificates and other subjects; to ascertain the best means to effect an assimilation and uniformity in the laws of the States and especially to meet with representatives appointed by the other States of the Union in a convention to draft uniform laws to be submitted for the approval and adoption of the several States and to advise and recommend such other course of action as shall best accomplish the purposes of this section. They shall hold office for a term not exceeding four years. No compensation for services shall be allowed, but each com-missioner shall be entitled to receive his actual disbursements for expenses in performing the duties of his office. The governor shall fill vacancies and reappoint from time to time as may in his judgment be necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Said board may employ such persons and incur such expenses as may be necessary in the performance of their duties, but the total actual expenses of said board shall not exceed the amount of five hundred dollars. Upon the expiration of the term of said commissioners, the governor shall make new appointments so as to continue the existence of this commission. The sum of one thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be necessary, payable out of any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, is appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section, and the same shall be payable by the comptroller to the said commissioners upon proper warrants therefor. Said board shall report to the legislature at each session thereof as it may deem proper an account of its advice and recommendations in relation to the subjects hereinbefore mentioned. Commission to Revise the Incorporation Laws. 1902, ch. 446. 25. The governor shall appoint a commission consisting of three members of the bar, of capacity, learning and experience, whose duty it shall be to carefully revise the incorpor |