The amendments which have been set down for Report Stage in my name on this Bill are set down at the instance of the promoters. They are the outcome of suggestions made by the Department of Local Government and Public Health on the Bill as it emerged from the Select Committee and agreed to by the promoters. It is my view that it is not necessary that any of these amendments should be referred, under Standing Order 105, to the former Committee on the Bill. They deal with matters which are purely of a formal character. I move amendment No. 1:—
In page 4, Section 9, to add at the end of the section the following words: "for the purpose only of the receipt and payment of money, and of keeping the accounts of the same and the town clerk shall exercise and perform in relation to the borough all the powers and duties conferred or imposed for any other purpose on the treasurer of a borough."
The addition is desired so as to show who will carry out the duties of treasurer as specified under Section 93 of the Municipal Corporation Act, 1840, other than the receipt and payment of money, the latter being within the province of the bank to be appointed treasurer pursuant to Section 9. The bank would not discharge the other duties specified in the Municipal Act, 1840. Hence the amendment is necessary.