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The By-laws relating to the erection and alteration of buildings, the control of hoardings, the laying of drains, and other plumbing work, are administered by the City Engineer. The staff consists of the Chief Building Inspector, two Building Inspectors, two Plumbing and Drainage Inspectors, and two Office Assistants, who attend to the issuing of permits, etc., and to other routine business connected with the City Engineer's Department.

The number of permits issued varies considerably, depending largely upon the financial barometer, but is influenced by other causes. The following are the figures for the year ended 31st March, 1921—

As illustrating the progress which has been made, the figures for the year ending 31st March, 1913, are of comparative interest. In that year, 899 permits, for buildings, valued at £399,258, were issued.

The position of City Engineer has been occupied by the following:—Mr. William Anderson, 1871–1899, and Mr. A. A. Wrigg, 1899–1906. The present holder of the office was appointed in the latter year. W. E. BUSH, M. Inst. C.E., City Engineer.