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LETTERS j
PUBLIC AUTHORITIES :
Parliament and the Rights
of Citizens
To the Editor of "The Mercury" [
OIR,-Within the'next few days Jeg
islatlon ls to be Introduced In Par-
liament to provide for the administra-
tion by commission ot certain statut-
ory authorities In certain cases and for
the removal of members of such auth-
orities where necessary. The final ar-
biters, according to the bill, will be the
Public Accounts Committee composed
of four members of the Government
and three representatives of the Oppo-
sition.
? As the spotlight ot the Auditor-Gen-
eral has been focussed so recently upon
the Hobin t City Council's affairs, it
might be advisable to point out that
the privilèges granted to the citizens
of Hobart 80 years ngo of controlling
their civic affairs may be taken away
from them under this bill. ' As is well
known, the responsibilities of the City
Council are extensive and comprehen-
sive, Including public works, water and
sewerage, tramways,; etc, Any Go-
vernment seeking a controlling Influ-
ence over these Important services
would find Its way made easier if this
bill is passed in-llx present form.
The Auditor-General ls directly re-
sponsible to ' Parliament, and not to
any particular party, and before any
such step ns i.M contemplated In this
bill .is taken to deprive tho people of
their rights the matter should be re
Hobart. JOHN SOUND!'!
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