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CIVIC OFFICIAL [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Municipal Administration
CONT

The primary function of a local government officer is to advise and to carry out the lawful instructions of his council, including performing delegated functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration municipale
DEF

Toute personne à qui une fonction quelconque est dévolue par l'autorité municipale.

CONT

Les principaux fonctionnaires municipaux sont, dans une municipalité rurale, le secrétaire-trésorier et l'inspecteur municipal. Dans une municipalité urbaine, ce sont le directeur général, le greffier et le trésorier.

Spanish

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