§14-4-13. Superintendent of Public Works - Duties.  


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  • The duties of the Superintendent of Public Works are:

    (1) Faithfully to obey and carry out the orders and directions of the county commission;

    (2) To see that the convicts committed to him labor faithfully;

    (3) Not to overwork or maltreat the convicts;

    (4) To see that the food and clothing delivered to him for the convicts are given to them at the proper time;

    (5) To see that they are properly housed in inclement weather;

    (6) To have proper medicine and medical attention bestowed on them when necessary; and

    (7) Not voluntarily or negligently to permit them to escape.

(Code 1852, §229; Code 1867, §3776; Code 1876, §4478; Code 1886, §4606; Code 1896, §4542; Acts 1907, No. 85, p. 179; Code 1907, §;6591; Code 1923, §3699; Code 1940, T. 45, §90.)