This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 edition. Excerpt: ... transacted. In lieu of fees, etc., hereinbefore provided for the support of Deputy Commissioners, the Superintendent shall receive a salary of $3, ooo.oo per annum, payable at the rate of $250.00 per month, Commissioners to fix salaries of remaining Deputies not exceeding $150.00 per month. Sac. 7. Be it further enacted, etc., It shall be the duty of said Board of Commissioners to examine and investigate all questions relating to the Port of New Orleans; to regulate same as far as it is in their power under thisAct, or as hereafter amended, and to annually make a printed, classified report to the Governor of the State of Louisiana, of all receipts and disbursements; the number of arrivals and departures of vessels and crafts. The exports and imports of merchandise, etc., and-on the general management of the business of the Port, and the condition of the improvements. Sec. 8. Be it further enacted, etc., Said Board of Commissioners shall elect out ot their own number, a President, Vice-President and Secretary whose duties shall be those usual to such offices and shall meet in regular session twice a month, in September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April and once in regular session in the months of May. lune, July and August. They shall also meet in special session as often as the President of the Board shall convene them or on written request of three members. Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board shall prescribe rules to govern its meetings, shall keep suitable offices convenient to the business centre of the city of New Orleans; employ such legal services or engage counsel as they may deem necessary. The clerk hire, office rent, equipment, stationery, .