Powell v. Jackson Common Council

Under the charter of the city of Jackson, as it stood previous to March 28, 1883, it was the duty of the common council, on nomination made by the mayor of the city, to elect a city attorney. On the 28th day of March, by an amendment of the charter, which took effect on that day, the office of city attorney became elective.

*130The provision under which the change was made reads as follows: “ Section 1. The following officers shall be elected from among the electors of said city, viz: A mayor, recorder (who shall be school inspector), treasurer, city attorney, two school inspectors, and four…