Shannon Borough

Levin Daily Chronicle, 21 June 1917, Page 3

Shannon Borough

MKELY TO B^CONSTITUTED ON Ist JULY. Mr W. H. Field. M.P. for the electorate, lias received the following letter from the Minister for Internal Affairs:— Sir—Referring to 'previous correspondence regarding the proposed constitution of the Borough of Shannon, I b.'ivo now to inform you that the returning 'officer h.'i.s officilally , ladiv.isetl that tlie poll taken on the proposal to constitute the borough was carried by 07 votes as aga'iist 21, The ncccssary steps will consequently be taken forthwith to constitute the borough, and in connection therewith I have to request yon to bo goo enough to suggest a. suitable flat;' from which the constitution shall take effcct. and for your information have to stiitthat if desired tlie Ist July can be fixed as finch date. I have also to request you to be g khl enough to suggest: I.—The nimber of councillors to be elected exclusively of the mayor, which must not bo less than six or more than twelve. 2.—The name of a suitable person to be returning officer to conduct the first election of mayor and councillors. 3.—The name of a suitable (person to bo town 'clerk, and person to prepare district electors' roll. 4.—A suitable date for holding the first electon, and! <5—A suitable date, hour, and pliacc for holding the first meeting of tho council. •For your information T hive to add that tho appointment of town clerk is of course «, purely temporary one, and is made for the purpose of enabling him to preside «t tho fmst meeting of tho council until the mayor has taken tho declaration required by Section 27 of the Municipal Corporations Act. The council itself may. if it desires, confirm or annual the appointment of town clerk.