Chapter X: Section 2: Such Board shall have power,

I. To appoint the Warden, Deputy Warden, Chaplain,
Physician and Surgeon of the State Prison, and shall
have power to remove either of such officers, for cause
only, after opportunity to be heard in his own defense
upon written charges. All other officers and guards of
the prison shall be appointed by the Warden thereof,
and shall be removable at his pleasure.

II. To define the powers, duties and compensation of
such officers, except the compensation of the Warden.

III. To establish by-laws for the government of the
prison.

IV. To provide for the purchase of all articles
necessary for the use of the prison, or the health and
comfort of the officers and prisoners.

V. To provide for the sale of all articles manufactured
in the prison or not needed for the use thereof.

VI. To make contracts, if expedient, for the support
and employment of the prisoners or any portion of them.

VII. To make all necessary additions, alterations and
repairs within the prison or its inclosure.

VIII. To provide such books and instruction as may be
considered necessary for the convicts.

IX. To draw its warrant through its Secretary upon the
State Treasurer in favor of the Warden for all
appropriations made by the Legislature for the State
Prison.