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28A
17 APRIL, 1889.
XXIV. (6) notices of motion.
By Mr. Richardson—That a Special Committee be appointed
to examine into and report upon the books and accounts
kept by the Surveyor and the Clerk to the Vestry, from the
year 1880, the said Committee to consist of the following
members—Messrs. W. Chandler, A. Furness, J. D. Kemp,
E. H. Kerwin, C. Lacey, O. W. Peacock, and Thomas Richardson,
with the authority of the Vestry hereby given to appoint
a public accountant to assist in the scrutiny.
XVA. By Mr. Furness—That the Resolution passed on December
19th, 1888—"That in future all persons tendering shall
"be required to deposit with the Clerk the sum of £5, the
"same to be returned immediately to parties whose tenders are
"rejected, but in the case of the party whose tender is accepted
"to be retained until the contract is signed. If the tender
"be withdrawn after its acceptance by the Vestry, the deposit
"to become forfeited"—be rescinded and in lieu thereof—
That any Committee recommending the carrying out of
works or the purchase of goods shall if they think it necessary
recommend the amount of the deposit to be asked from
persons tendering.
The meeting then separated.
Signed
W. UPTON.
ROWLAND HIRST.