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(e) As the Local or Highway Authority under any Tramway, Electric
Lighting, Gas, Water, Open Spaces, or other similar Acts in the
County of London.
14. That there be further tram/erred to the District Council:—
(a) The civil duties of the Churchwardens and Overseers, including
control over Disorderly Houses, 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 ILL, c. 29).
(g) The control of District Surveyors, their dismissal being subject to
the consent of the London County Council.
(h) The duties of the Charity Trustee Board of this Parish and the
administration of all local charities.
15. That the District Council be empowered:—
(а) To appoint, fix the remuneration of, 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 Bye-Laws for the prevention and suppression of nuisances
arising from Shows, Fairs, Exhibitions, and other like matters
within the District, and also for the regulation of Street Trading.
(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.
(f) To exercise such powers as may from time to time be conferred
upon it by Parliament or by any Government Department.
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