Report of the Special Sub-Committee as to the Surveyor.
(1.) Your sub-committee report that they have, in compliance with the resolution of the day of , carefully considered the steps to be taken with reference to the vacancy caused by Mr. ———’s resignation, and they have come to the unanimous conclusion that it is desirable that the office of surveyor should be continued.
(2.) Your sub-committee have also considered the duties which were assigned to the office of Mr. ———’s appointment, and they beg now to submit them, revised in accordance with the present circumstances of the department, and with the recommendations contained in this report.
(3.) Your sub-committee further recommend that the salary of the surveyor be fixed at £ . . per annum, and that advertisements be issued for candidates.
Duties of the Surveyor.
(1.) To have charge of the repairs of all highways, and to perform all duties devolving on the council as surveyors of highways.
(2.) To report from time to time to the committee superintending the same, the state of the several highways and lines of tramway, and as to the materials wanted or works necessary.
(3.) To prepare all plans, specifications, or instructions necessary in relation thereto, and as to the materials to be used therein, and to see that all works are completed according to contracts entered into.
(4.) To engage and dismiss under sanction of the committee all workmen employed at daily and weekly wages.[3]
(5.) To certify all accounts for work done, materials supplied, and wages due.