City Clerk – Transcribimus

Grant sues City of Vancouver for “wine drank by the police” – June 20, 1887

By 1887

Claim from A.M. Grant for compensation for “wine drank by the police”. Order from J. H. Gray, Judge of Supreme Court ordering to pay (City Clerk) T. McGuigan ten dollars for “services connected with the Revision of the Voter’s List”. Alderman Alexander appointed Trustee for the “investment of the Sinking Funds of this City”

By-law No 1. passed for duties of Vancouver city employees- May 18, 1886

By 1886

By-Law No. 1 read three times and passed, outlining the duties and salaries of City Clerk, Assessment Commissioner, Engineer, and Police Magistrate. The Mayor, Police Magistrate, and City Clerk appointed a Board to review and issue liquor permits at a cost of $50 per year retail, $25 per year wholesale. A presentation was made by the Volunteer Fire Brigade, and a request for equipment.