An Act to reduce to one Act of Parliament the several Laws relative to the appointment and duties of Township Officers in this Province, except an Act passed in the fourth year of the Reign of William the Fourth, Chapter Twelve, entitled, “An Act to regulate Line Fences and Water Courses,” and to repeal so much of an Act passed in the Thirty-third year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Third, entitled, “An Act to provide for the nomination and appointment of Parish and Town Officers within this Province,” as relates to the office of Fence Viewers being discharged by Overseers of Highways and Roads. Passed 16th April, 1835.
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Province
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Chapter5 William IV – Chapter 8
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Year1835
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Jurisdictional Relevance
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Number of Articles76
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DescriptionThis act consolidates several past laws relating to the duties and responsibilities of township officers to a single act. It includes procedures for how officers will be elected, how individuals who wish to be elected should be nominated, and how township meetings will be convened. The act also specifies what legislative powers the township officers hold and what decisions the township meetings are empowered to make on behalf of their towns.
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SourceNot available