9781334771361 - the local government act, 1894: with an introduction, appendix, and index, forming an epitome of the law relating to parish councils, and showing the ... and boards of guardians (classic reprint) de macmorran, alexander (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive examination of the Local Government Act of 1894. The Act is significant for establishing a framework for local government in England and Wales, empowering towns and villages to elect parish councils and a chairman. The councils were granted powers to appoint overseers and assistant overseers, as well as to carry out certain functions previously held by vestries and churchwardens. The Act also addressed the qualifications and election of guardians, providing for a uniform system of voting and extending eligibility to a broader range of individuals. The author delves into the reasoning behind the Act, its historical background, and its wider implications for local governance at the time. The author's meticulous analysis reveals the Act's enduring impact on the structure and responsibilities of local government bodies in England and Wales. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…