Section 14-4-13

Superintendent of Public Works — Duties.

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.)