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VESTRY CLERKSHIP.
At the meeting of the Vestry held on the 13th January, 1890, the clerk
read letter from the Churchwardens and Overseers, stating that they had
appointed Mr. Arthur Robinson, as Vestry Clerk and Assistant Overseer
pro tern., and the Chairman produced application from Mr. Robinson for
the appointment.
It was moved by Mr. Cornwall, seconded by Mr. Weatherley,
That the question as to who is the authority to elect the Vestry Clerk
and Assistant Overseer pro tem., or otherwise be referred to the Law and
Parliamentary Committee. Carried.
On the 22nd January, 1890, the Law and Parliamentary Committee
recommended that a communication be sent to the Sheriffs of Middlesex
informing them of the order of the Local Government Board dismissing
Mr. Foakes, and stating that, as the Local Government Board deemed him
unfit for the offices of Vestry Clerk and Assistant Overseer, the Vestry trust
he will no longer be appointed Borough Returning Officer. At the meeting
of the Vestry held on the 5th February, 1890, the Law and Parliamentary
Committee reported—
That they have received the following letter from the Local Government
Board:—
Local Government Board, Whitehall, S.W.
Sir, 24th January, 1890.
I am directed by the Local Government Board to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 16th instant respecting the question of the
appointment of a Vestry Clerk for the Parish of Fulham in the room
of Mr. C. J. Foakes.
The Board direct me to state that they are informed that the person
whom the Overseers desire to act temporarily in the above-mentioned
capacity has undertaken to retire when another appointment is to be
made.
As regards the enquiry with which your letter concludes, I am
directed to refer you to section 6 of the statute of the 13 and 14 Vic.,
cap. 57.
I am, sir, your obedient servant,
(Signed) EDMUND H. WODEHOUSE,
Assistant Secretary,
and the following report from the Solicitor, viz.:—
3rd February, 1890.
Vestry Clerk and Assistant Overseer.
In my opinion the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor have
no power vested in them by which they could appoint a person to
perform the duties of Vestry Clerk and Assistant Overseer for the time
that the office may be vacant.