The person thus appointed shall possess the same power as the proper officer would if he were present.
Source: L. 1876: p. 65, § 3. G.L. § 899. G.S. § 1060. R.S. 08: § 2111. C.L. § 5996.
CSA: C. 55, § 24. CRS 53: § 45-1-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 45-1-9.