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the sentiments of Dr. Bristowe, as the Regulations
more particularly affected him, and therefore referred
the Order of the Local Government Board to him to
report upon. The following is a copy of his report:—
"I have carefully perused and considered
the documents recently sent down to the Vestry from
the Local Government Board, in which are set forth
the effect of the Local Government Act, 1888, on
the relations between Medical Officers of Health,
Vestries, County Council, and Local Government
Board in the Metropolis. The documents are:—
1st. A General Order of the Local Government
Board reciting the Clauses of the Act under
which they acquire powers over the Medical Officer
of Health, and giving in detail the regulations with
regard to his appointment, tenure of office, salary
and duties.
2nd. An explanatory memorandum addressed
to the Vestry Clerk.
3rd. A form of proposal for appointment of
Medical Officers of Health.
It appears that any Metropolitan Officer of
Health who may be appointed in the future, will be
appointed under exactly the same conditions as at
present govern the appointment of provincial officers