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West Coast Times, Issue 338, 23 October 1866, Page 2

A special meeting of the Municipal Council, called by requisition of three members (Messrs Clarke, Fitzsimmons, and Ecclesfield), was held on Saturday, at three o'clock, for the purpose of reconsidering the matter of the Hokitika and Greymouth Tramway. After some discussion, it was resolved that the question be taken into consideration at the next meeting of the Council, which will take place this evening, at the Fire Brigade Hall, at half-past seven o'clock. The following motions will also be discussed, notices of which were given on

Friday :—: — ' Mr Williams to move—" Tliat the future Town Clerk shall be required to find sureties to the extent of L 500."

Mr Clarke to move-*' That no Councillor speak more than once on auy motion, only in answer to questions or in explanation ; except the mover, who shall have a right to reply." " That matters arising out of minutes of previous meetings take precedence of all other business." "That no new subject matter of debate be introduced without notice having bpen given at a previous meeting." " That all servants engaged by the Council, shall enter into an agreement to terminate such engngement by at a period not exceeding three months, and that all salaries be paid monthly." " That the Council shall resolve itself into a committee of the whole to determine the amount of the Town Clerk's salary, the duties required, and the qualifications* necessary, with a view to their insertion into the advertisement calling for applications." " That Messrs Ecclesfield, Hungerford, and the mover be appointed a Finance Committee."

We shall offer no comment on the above uutil after the meeting of the Council ; hut we have no doubt that the importance of some of the motions and the absurdity of others will ensure a large attendance of the public.