The cemetery board shall: A. take charge of the cemetery belonging to the municipality; B. have the management of the cemetery; C. recommend rules and regulations for the operation, management, care and custody of the cemetery; D. employ a sexton and other employees necessary for the care, maintenance and beautification of the cemetery; and E. prescribe the manner and place of burials. History: 1953 Comp., § 14-41-5, enacted by Laws 1973, ch. 395, § 6. ANNOTATIONSRepeals and reenactments. — Laws 1973, ch. 395, § 6, repealed 14-41-5, 1953 Comp., relating to powers and duties of cemetery board, and enacted a new section.
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