 They had full power and authority to govern the inhabitants of Springfield; to hear and determine all cases and offenses, both civil and criminal, and to inflict all punishments not reaching life, limb, or banishment; to give oaths to constables; and to examine witnesses on oath.He apparently held office as a commissioner until 1660/1.Chapin then alternated between being a selectman (1660 and 1663) and a commissioner (1662, 1664 and 1665).