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As far as it lies in my power. I have no power to dignies,
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I take it that
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If we were exerciming within our powers
would rest with the Governor but subject to that ?
Do you consider the Sanitary Board an Advisory Board only
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Subject to that, yes.
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I would say it was a good deal more than that 23 2: That is sufficient, that it is more than that ?
to a lot bety Here for instance are a sections' giving powers to the
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Board in certain things. quellers
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Then you think it also has executive powers ?
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It depends on what you call executive powers. The Board is
fursonally
not likely to go and inspect buildings. I dont know if you.
are referring to my saying I am, as Medical Officer of
Health, the chief executive officer.
259:- No, I am leaving that out, I am dealing with the office of 25′′
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Aim
Principal Civil Medical Officer ?
I said the Medical Officer of Health was chief executive
officer and as such I might be directed by the Board. The
Board have powers far beyond any advisory powers butthe
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Board does not go and inspect buildings. It does so through
its Officers.
I will put a case to yoù, that if the Board came to a
decision that an officer was to do a certain thing and you
as administrative head of the Sanitary Department did not
agree with that, do you think you cold over-ride the
Board's decisies ?
Such a can8 Det hely L. occur.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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HC.O. 537
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