Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Halifax (N.S.: County). Jail Committee
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Description area
Dates of existence
1924 - 1951
History
The Jail Committee was established as a standing committee appointed by council in 1924. The committee, usually consisting of three council members was responsible for inspecting the jail and its prisoners and reporting to council. In 1952 Halifax County's municipal government underwent significant organizational changes and a newly formed Welfare Committee became responsible for the jail.
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Relationships area
Related entity
Halifax (N.S.: County). County Council (1879 - 1996)
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Category of relationship
hierarchical
Type of relationship
Halifax (N.S.: County). County Council is the superior of Halifax (N.S.: County). Jail Committee
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HRM Archives
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24.18|Source: Minutes and reports of Council 1924, p.27.