An Act to provide for the better internal Government of that part of this Province which formerly constituted the Province of Upper Canada, by the establishment of Local or Municipal Authorities therein. 27th August, 1841.

  • Province
    United Canadas (1841-1857)
  • Chapter
    4 & 5 Victoria – Chapter 10
  • Year
    1841
  • Concepts
    Elections & Public Office
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
  • Number of Articles
    63
  • Description
    Act to provide Local and Municipal Authority through internal government. This includes the creation of a Body Corporate for inhabitants of each district, as well as perpetual succession and a Common Seal. Allows for election of local councilors for the district councils and outlines the rules and regulations for the elections. It also states how the councils will run and the responsibilities that they have.
  • Source
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