City Treasurer

Identity area

Type of entity

Corporate body

Authorized form of name

City Treasurer

Parallel form(s) of name

    Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules

    • City Treasurer; 1835-20th century

    Other form(s) of name

    • Chamberlain (1290-1835)

    Identifiers for corporate bodies

    Description area

    Dates of existence

    1835-20th century

    History

    In 1835 the traditional post of Chamberlain was replaced with that of City Treasurer.
    Replaced the Chamberlain when the Corporation was reformed in 1835. Some functions temporarily transferred to a City Accountant 1884-1905.

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    Functions, occupations and activities

    Chief financial officer of the City. Ulimately responsible for both corporate and day to day financial matters. Supported at different times by additional officers or staff such as a City Accountant and a Public Analyst.

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    General context

    In 1835 the traditional post of Chamberlain was replaced with that of City Treasurer.

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    Authority record identifier

    GB0192-52

    Institution identifier

    GB0192

    Rules and/or conventions used

    International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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        Sources

        VCH York, City Of York Supplemental Year Book 1928

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