The common council shall from time to time choose one of their members to preside at all meetings of the board, who shall have, for the preservation of order, the powers of a moderator in town meeting.
RSA 46:9
1846, 384:13. 1855, 1699:15. GS 42:8. GL 46:8. PS 48:8. PL 52 :16. RL 64:16.