A special feature of the committee system, as developed in the Settle-ly een the inclusion in eom-
'Ooanell Heels, but who are invited torve on the' Council's committees, either ae representing particular sec the Council and its of Committe: (3) meetings of Stand; me Committees reports of esctaitens; (2) yceawdere o¢ Coogi meetings in dealing with reports of Committees; (6) proportion of ce-opted members serving on com-
Five or six standing committees officials in exercising their discretion are suggested—with the Library Jon matters which arise from day to Committee, and the Orchestra and day' wilt Team. and respect the views Jand "wishes of the Council Inter: Band Committee ranked as special Preted by the, Chairmen, or will, on committeess,—in place of the pres-Ertica quest js|ent eight. References to commit. tees should be so framed as to define clearly the extent of each those views committee's powers and responsibil been definitely ascertain: ities, and to distinguish between The fact 'a member the executive and advisory function served felected for one or more further term, that the post formally held by [DE the. same occupant for two or three held each fortnight, thus rendering it possible further' to restrict recourse to consultation by circular. Dealing with the work of com-Councillors and oficiats. mittees, Judge Feetham holds that Possible Drawbacks 2 distinction should be made bets the minutes of committee meetings Ca-ordination and general ad-and the reports of committees "ts erence to lines of action which the the He niakes suggestions End" imposing. the taxes required for the purpose' of meeting' such Expenditefe, will not be affeted-
The Finance Committee has. the responsibility of examining the er: Eater approved by the differen committees," ing" the. proposed firn of the total expenditure incurred, and. making: recommenda: Hons s to the taxes to be levied, Jana as to the apportionment of Fesources, thus to be made available Estween the various branches of the Cowell's activities" When the Bue. feet "has "received the necessary Esnetion, sie the function Elnance Department to see not only hat the amours. provided tu the Budget are not exceeded, ant are expended only" for authorised put poses, but that liability in connec. Bom mth auch expenditure is inst actually inearrod except in. aceor?= fee with author'ty- duly' obtained rom that Department, The, whole ltsinsieation of meericipel fuses centred in' the Finance. Depart ment, which, being solely responsible both for the making. of pay-
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