SHORT NOTICE.
LEGALITY OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING.
Before the commencement of the ordinary business at last night’s Borough Council meeting, Or. Ross said that he objected to the short notice given of a previous special meeting of the Council, and pointed out that according to the by-laws two clear days’ notice had to be given, which was disregarded in connection with the meeting referred to. He questioned the legality of the business transacted at that meeting, and said that in any case the Council could not confirm the minutes of a special meeting until 21 days had elapsed. The Town Clerk explained that the special meeting had not been convened according to correct procedure, but the Council had held many meetings in the past without giving two days’ notice. The Councillors could have made objection at (lie special meeting. Cr. Ross said that the special meeting was not in order, and any important work done at that meeting could be upset. He did not believe in tying up the Council with regulations, however, but the bylaws could not be ignored. Cr. Smith explained that the Mayor had promised to give more notice in future. The matter was then dropped.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2604, 10 July 1923, Page 3
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199SHORT NOTICE. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 2604, 10 July 1923, Page 3
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