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shall be transferred to the Police or some other authority,
the preparation of the Borough and County Lists of Voters,
and the preparation of the Jury Lists.
(b) The powers of the Overseers and Assessment Committee
under the Valuation Act, 1869.
(c) The powers and duties at present exercised by the Commissioners
for Public Baths and Washhouses.
(d) The powers and duties at present exercised by the Burial
Board.
(e) The powers and duties conferred upon Commissioners under
the Public Libraries Acts or under any Act relating to
Museums and Art Galleries.
(f) All powers and duties which the Vestry exercises under
Michael Angelo Taylor's Act (57 George III., c. 29.)
15. That the District Council be empowered:—
(a) To appoint, fix the remuneration of, pension, dismiss and
retain entire control over the whole of the officers employed
in the execution of any of the powers and duties conferred
upon such Council.
(b) To make By-Laws for the prevention and suppression of
nuisances arising from Shows, Fairs, Exhibitions, and other
like matters within the District.
(c) To purchase compulsorily land for official buildings, and to
erect such buildings.
(d) To borrow for the purpose of these buildings and for
other improvements on the security of the rates.
(e) To promote and oppose Bills in Parliament, and to prosecute
and defend legal proceedings necessary for the promotion or
protection of the interests of the inhabitants of the District.