Town Clerk

Town Clerk, a fit person (usually, but not necessarily, a solicitor) from time to time appointed by the council of a municipal borough to manage their legal business. He may not be a councillor, and holds office during the pleasure of the council. In case of his illness or absence, the council may appoint a deputy, (English) Municipal Corporations Act, 1882 (45 & 46 Vict. c. 50), s. 17 (repealed, except as to London); see (English) Local Government Act, 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5, c. 51), ss. 106, 115, 122, 279 (2).