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ORDINANCE No. 18 of 1885 . 1911


Prison.


THE HEAD TURNKEYS.

57. The head turnkeys shall have assigned to them the immediate charge of
such prisoner, and such parts of the prison as the Superintendent or the warden may
direct, and shall be responsible for the maintenance of proper order and discipline
* among such prisoners, and such portions of the prison.


58. The bead turnkeys shall perform such duties as may from time to time be
prescribed by the Superintendent for the purpose of preventing communication be
tween the prisoners, and enforcing diligence, cleanliness, order, and conformity to the
rules of the prison . Each shall in turn have charge of the prisoners on the public
works, and shall take particular care that the rules relating to the management of
such prisoners are carried out in their integrity.

59. Each head turnkey shall in turn perform duty at night, and shall take charge
of the gaol under the Superintendent and warden ; to whom he shall report any event
of importance which may happen during the night, and shall see that the rules relating
to the officers on night duty are strictly enforced.

60. The head turnkeys shall see that the officers leave for and return from their
meals punctually, reporting any breach of the rules in this respect.

61. The head turnkeys shall see that the prisoners are kept strictly to their
labour. They shall diligently observe the behaviour of all the subordinate officers as
well as of the prisoners, and see that all strictly adhere to the rules ; and shall report
immediately to the warden any neglect or misconduct that may come to their
knowledge.

62. The head turnkeys shall especially attend to the carrying into effect all
orders as to be punishment to be inflicted on prisoners, and shall see that those in soli
tary confinement are provided with necessaries.

63. The head turnkeys shall frequently inspect every part of the prison, and
ascertain that all locks, bars, bolts , and other means of security are in good order, and
that the prisoners have not in their possessiou any prohibited articles, for which
purpose they may search the persons of the prisoners frequently ; bearing in mind the
latter part of rule 31. They shall occasionally inspect the turnkeys' quarters , water
closets, and all other places connected with the prison, and see that they are kept in
proper order. They shall also see that the fire engine, fire pumps, and extincteurs
are in good working order, and that the fire buckets are at all times kept filled with
water. They shall also see that the water- pipes and cocks, and those for the supply of
gas are in working order, and that no leakage exists.

64. Each head turnkey shall in turn superintend the unlocking and assembling
of the prisoners for their morning meal, and the mustering, searching, and locking up
in the evening.