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1910 ORDINANCE No. 18 of 1885 .


Prison.


46. The warden shall superintend the issuing of the prisoners' meals ; shall take
care that their clothing is in proper repair, their hair kept in good order, and their
washing, shaving and bathing attended to.

47. The warden shall at once communicate to the Superintendent every cir
cumstance which may come to his knowledge likely to affect the security, health, or
discipline of the prisoners, efficiency of the subordinate officers, or anything which
may in any way require his attention.

48. The warden shall take care that every article of food supplied for the use of
the prisoners is sound and of good quality ; and that the scales, weights, and measures
in use in the prison for the issue and distribution of provisions, stores, &c . , are accu
rate and in proper order.

49. The warden shall not, directly or indirectly, have any interest in any contract
for the supply of the prison ; nor shall he receive, under any pretence whatever, any
fee or gratuity from any person supplying or tendering supplies for the prison.

50. The warden shall keep such books and accounts as may be prescribed by the
Superintendent, and shall assist the Superintendent in keeping a correct inventory of
all clothing, bedding, furniture, tools , and cooking utensils in the prison.

51. The warden shall cause the whole of the prisoners to be counted twice daily,
and satisfy himself that the number is correct.

52. On parading the officers both for day and night duty, the warden will see
that they are in all respects fit for, and properly acquainted with their duties. He will
also read to them any new orders from the Superintendent's Order Book.

53. The warden shall endeavour to exercise a sound moral influence over both
the officers and prisoners placed under his supervision. He shall restrain by his
authority every tendency to oppression or undue harshness on the part of the subordi
nate officers, and likewise every tendency to levity, rudeness, and insubordination on
the part of prisoners, and shall aim to raise the minds of the officers to a sense of their
responsibility, and of the comfort arising from a conscientious discharge of their
duties.

54. The warden shall see that the keys are securely disposed of for the night,
under such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent. He shall see
that the rules relating to visits to prisoners are carried out in a proper manner. Such
visits shall take place in the presence of an officer, and be recorded in a book kept for
that purpose.

55. The warden shall take care that no articles of clothing are issued until they
have been properly marked with the prison marks.

56. The warden shall make a weekly inspection of the officers' quarters, and if
necessary report the result as to repairs, &c. , being needed.