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Karori Borough Council

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Mayor of Wellington

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Mayor of Karori

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Date Range1890-1920DescriptionThe Mayor was elected under the Municipal Corporations Act 1886. The Act specified that the burgesses (electors) of every borough had to elect a Mayor on the last Wednesday of November. The appointed Mayor would enter into office on the third Wednesday of the following December. To stand for Mayor a deposit of £10 was required; this was only returned if the candidate polled more than 1/8 of the vote.

The successfully elected Mayor had to make the following declaration before entering office: "I, (name), do declare that I will faithfully and impartially, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, execute the powers and authorities vested in me as Mayor of (name of Borough) in virtue of 'The Municipal Corporations Act 1886.'"

They Mayor was paid a salary out of the Borough Fund "...as the Council from time to time directs." They were also a Councillor by virtue of office, as well as being a Justice of the Peace while in the role.

The Mayor presided over Council meetings, and in the case of a tie, had the casting vote for any matter. They were able to call meetings to consider loan proposals, and to manage objections to the burgess list (electoral roll).

They Mayor was also able to appoint Inspector of Nuisances and direct the Inspector to order premises to be cleaned, and owners or occupiers to "cleanse, purify, and disinfect" premises if "their condition may propagate disease or endanger the health of any person." They were also able to appoint Fire Police or Fire Inspectors.

Following Karori Borough amalgamating with the City of Wellington in 1920, the role of Mayor for Karori Borough was disestablished.External LinksMunicipal Corporations Act 1886

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Benjamin George H Burn

William Thomas Hildreth

Charles Cathie

Cyril Irwin Dasent

Archibald Cameron Pearce

William Henry Tisdall

James Bock Tarr

Everard Cecil Farr

Francis John McDonald

Richard Crofts Bulkley

Stephen Lancaster

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Karori Borough Council

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Mayor of Wellington

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Person in RoleStephen LancasterDates in RoleOctober 1892 - December 1894

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Person in RoleRichard Crofts BulkleyDates in RoleDecember 1894 - April 1900

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Person in RoleFrancis John McDonaldDates in RoleApril 1900 - November 1901

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Person in RoleEverard Cecil FarrDates in RoleNovember 1901 - May 1902

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Person in RoleJames Bock TarrDates in RoleMay 1902-April 1903

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Person in RoleWilliam Henry TisdallDates in RoleApril 1903-May 1904

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Person in RoleArchibald Cameron PearceDates in RoleMay 1904-May 1908

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Person in RoleCyril Irwin DasentDates in RoleMay 1908-May 1911

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Person in RoleCharles CathieDates in RoleMay 1911-May 1914

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Person in RoleWilliam Thomas HildrethDates in RoleMay 1914-May 1915

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Person in RoleBenjamin George H BurnDates in RoleMay 1915-April 1920

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Related AgencyKarori Borough CouncilRelationship Date Range1891-1920

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Subsequent RoleMayor of Wellington

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