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streets, remove nuisances, and in general to build up and 

 beautify the whole town, and thus enhance the value of its 

 real estate and render Clinton a still more inviting place of 

 residence. 



3. The officers of this Association shall consist of a Presi- 

 dent, a Vice-President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and an Execu- 

 tive Committee of fifteen, six of whom shall be ladies. 



4. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to make 

 all contracts, employ all laborers, expend all moneys, and 

 superintend all improvements made by the Association. They 

 shall hold meetings monthly from April to October in each 

 year, and as much oftener as they may deem expedient. 



5. Every person who shall plant three trees by the road-side, 

 under the direction of the Executive Committee, or pay three 

 dollars in one year or one dollar annually, and obligate him- 

 self or herself to pay the same annually for three years, shall 

 be a member of this Association. 



6. The payment of ten dollars annually for three years, or 

 of twenty-five dollars in one sum, shall constitute one a life 

 member of this Association. 



7. Five members of the Executive Committee present at 

 any meeting shall constitute a quorum. 



8. No debt shall be contracted by the Executive Committee 

 beyond the amount of available means within their control, 

 and no member of the Association shall be liable for any debt 

 of the Association, beyond the amount of his or her subscrip- 

 tion. 



9. The Executive Committee shall call an annual meeting, 

 giving due notice of the same, for the election of officers of 

 this Association, and at said meeting shall make a detailed 

 report of all moneys received and expended during the year, 

 the number of trees planted under their direction, and the 

 number planted by individuals, length of sidewalks made or 

 repaired, and the doings of the Committee in general. 



10. This constitution may be amended at any annual meet- 

 ing by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting. 



