An Ordinance to provide for the better internal Government of this Province, by the establishment of local or municipal authorities therein.

  • Province
    Lower Canada (1792-1841)
  • Chapter
    4 Victoria Chapter 4 (Session 6)
  • Year
    1840
  • Concepts
    Elections & Public Office
  • Jurisdictional Relevance
    Local
    Provincial/Provinciale
  • Number of Articles
    51
  • Description
    This Ordinance establishes the districts as defined as Bodies Corporate and describes how District Councils consisting of Wardens and Councillors are to be elected for the governance thereof. The Ordinance also provides for the appointment of District Surveyors.
  • Source
    Not available