J. Laycock, Esq.,
c/o Chan, Laycock & Ong,
Nunes Building, SINGAPORE.
Sir,
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Singapore, 15th May, 1946.
I have the honour to inform you that His Excellency the Governor has appointed a committee to make recommendations for the early re-establishment of the Singapore Municipality and to invite you to serve as a member of this committee, of which you will be the Chairman.
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The following are the terms of reference ;-
To consider and advise on :
The number of Commissioners.
Whether they should be elected or appointed or partly elected and partly appointed.
The qualifications, if any, for the office of Commissioner.
If elected the method of election, e.g. by general voting, by voting by wards or election by selected bodies or other methods.
The qualifications of electors.
Whether any particular classes or individuels should be under disability either in regard to taking office as Commissioners or as electors.
Whether there should be any alteration in the scope of the
administration either as to area
or scope of duties.
If such alteration is recommended, to make recommendations also as to financial matters involved.
Any other matters which appear to the Committee to arise in connection with any of their recommendations.
The other members of the Committee are
Mr. Lee Chim Tuen.
Mr. Tan Chin Tuan.
Mr. N.A. Mallal.
Mr. F. J. Kemlo.
Che Abdul Aziz bin Ishak.
Mr. W. Bartley, C.M.G., M.B.E. Mr. H.P. Bryson.
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
sa. H.P. Bryson.
Colonial Secretary, Singapore.