Hitherto the Board of Trustees has consisted of the three members of the Rickshaw Board, and the Board of Management of twelve members, viz, the three members of the Rickshaw Board, two representatives of the registered owners, and seven community members." Registered pullers have not availed themselves of the Provision to appoint two representatives to sit on the Board of Management. The Committee felt that instead of all three members of the Rickshaw Board being trustees, one member of the board might be appointed, together with one member nominated by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce: and one by the Chinese Ratepayers' Association. It was understood that, if the Covneil approved this proposal, the new Board of Trustees will not assume office until the present trustees have had an opportunity to present a statement of accounts to date.
The discussion in reference to the Board of Management largely concerned the number of social workers {0 be included. Tf was recognized that to a considerable extent the success of the work depends upon these Voluntary workers. At the seme time it was felt that the board might unwieldy in size if its membership were not restricted. Finally, the committee recommended W. Beatty Ontario, he was born at Thorold, On-tano, in 1877, and was educated at Toronto University.
Called to the bar in 1901, he Joined the legal branch of the' Canadian Pacific Railway the same year, being' raised to a vice-presidency in 1916. Upon the retirement of Lord Shaugh-nosy three years later, he was appointed chairman and president.
In addition to his position inthe Canadian Pacific Railway, Sir. Ea-ward Beatty is also a director of the Sun Life Assurance Ca. of Canada, the Bank of Montreal, "Royal Trust ©o,, the Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Sault Marie Railway, and numerous other prominent Canadian companies.
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