§ 6. Town sergeant; deputy sergeants.

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The town sergeant shall have the same powers and perform the same duties both in civil and criminal cases prescribed by the state law for sergeants of towns, and he shall be subject to like penalties. He shall also perform such duties in relation to streets and waterworks of the town and such other duties as may be required of him by the council. He shall especially see that all ordinances are observed, and he shall report to the mayor any violation of the same, and for any violation occurring in his presence he may arrest for the same forthwith. Said sergeant may at any time, with the approval of the town manager appoint one (1) or more deputies, who shall perform the duties of the sergeant hereinabove set out. He or they shall hold office at the pleasure of the sergeant, the town manager or the council, and shall be paid such compensation as the council may prescribe.
State Law reference— Sergeants of towns, Code of Virginia, § 15.1-796.

State law reference

Sergeants of towns, Code of Virginia, § 15.1-796.

                    
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