The Metropolis Local Management Acts V2: To Which Is Added An Appendix Containing Other Statutes Relating To The Powers And Duties Of The Metropolitan Board Of Works (1880)

The Metropolis Local Management Acts V2 is a legal text written by Edmund Humphrey Woolrych and first published in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various local management acts that were in force in the 19th century in London, England. Specifically, it focuses on the powers and duties of the Metropolitan Board of Works, which was responsible for the administration of the city's infrastructure and public services. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part covers the Metropolis Local Management Acts, which were a series of laws passed between 1855 and 1862 that established the Metropolitan Board of Works and delegated various powers to it. The second part of the book is an appendix that contains other statutes that relate to the powers and duties of the Metropolitan Board of Works. The text is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both legal professionals and lay readers. It includes detailed explanations of each act and statute, as well as commentary on their practical applications. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of local government in London, as well as for those studying the development of urban infrastructure and public services.Other ISBNs in this set include: 0548807892.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.