Hearings of the International Joint Commission in re remedies for the pollution of boundary waters between the United States and Canada

by International Joint Commission

Mr. Fenkell. There are 42 members.

Mr. Mignault. I understand you also to say that before any final action would be taken on Mr. Hubbell’s report the matter would be submitted to the taxpayers.

Mr. Fenkell. In order to issue bonds.

Mr. Mignault. Simply to issue bonds?

Mr. Fenkell. Yes.

Mr. Mignault. Otherwise, it would not be submitted to the taxpayers?

Mr. Fenkell. Probably not unless it required a change in the city’s charter. A change in the charter requires a vote of 50 per cent or more.

Mr. Mignault. And to issue bonds you require 60 per cent?

Mr. Fenkell. Yes; 60 per cent. The vote on the Belle Isle Bridge bonds a year ago failed because it received only 58 per cent.

Mr. Mignault. That was the case of a contemplated bond issue?