Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Drainage and Sanitary Improvement Act Committee
Parallel form(s) of name
- Drainage Act Commmittee (1853-1866)
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Drainage and Sanitary Improvement Act Committee; 1853-1888
Description area
Dates of existence
1853-1888
History
Managed and improved rivers including bridges, tolls, drainage, locks and use of adjacent lands.
See also Sewerage Committee.
Legal status
Created to enact York Drainage and Sanitary Improvement Act 1853
General context
In 1853 the corporation acquired an act which included the purchase the Foss navigation company and undertakings to carry out sanitary improvement works. This committee was formed to carry out the provisions of the Act. Powers were expanded by Act in 1884.
Control area
Institution identifier
GB0192
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa