ART. 27] DIRECTORS OF PENITENTIARY. 513

1904, art. 27, sec. 602. 1888, art. 27, sec. 436. 1860, art. 73, sec. 47.
1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

679. They shall direct the management of the concerns of the
prison, and shall see that all the laws, rules and regulations in relation
thereto are obeyed and observed by all connected with the institution,
for the purpose of enforcing the Auburn system of prison discipline.

Ibid. sec. 603. 1888, art. 27, sec. 437. 1860, art, 73, sec. 48. 1837, ch. 320,
sec. 25. 1845, ch. 101, sec. 1.

680. They may make and establish such rules and regulations for
the management of the institution, or assign to any of the officers any
duty not inconsistent with the laws of the State and the rules and regu-
lations herein prescribed; and may also alter these rules and regula-
tions; provided, that the changes be made known to the governor, in
their annual report; and unless confirmed by the legislature they shall
not afterwards be enforced.

Ibid. sec. 604. 1888, art. 27, sec. 438. 1860, art. 73, sec. 49.
1837, ch. 320, sea 25.

681. They shall at each monthly meeting appoint one or more of
their number who shall constitute a monthly committee to visit the
prison at least one a week until the next monthly meeting, to examine
into the conduct of the officers and inspect the management of the
institution, and to whom reference may be made by the warden and
other officers for advice or aid in cases of emergency, and who shall
represent the board at all times when not in session.

Ibid. sec. 605. 1888, art. 27, sec. 439. 1860, art. 73, sec. 50.
1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

682. The monthly committee shall report monthly to the board of
directors in writing concerning the condition and police of the prison,
and make such suggestions as they may deem proper. Upon the per-
formance of this duty much depends in the enforcement of discipline,
and they are expected to pay strict attention to this service.

Deputy Keepers.

Ibid. sec. 606. 1888, art. 27, sec. 440. 1860, art. 73, sec. 51.
1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

683. Deputy keepers shall continue at all times, day and night,
within the prison, unless by permission of the warden, and do all the
duties assigned them by the keeper, in addition to those directed by
the board. They are particularly to enforce silence and labor among
the prisoners, and to preserve the strictest order and discipline.

Ibid. sec. 607. 1888, art. 27, sec. 441. 1860, art. 73, sec. 52.
1837, ch. 320, sec. 25.

684. They shall not, nor shall any director or 'other officer, have
any work of any kind done at the prison.
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