(20.) To advise on, and execute, all engineering works, and prepare all such plans, specifications, and estimates of, and take out quantities for, such sewers, buildings, bridges, and works as may be required, and to superintend the erection and execution thereof. (21.) To have in his charge, and be responsible for, the proper management of all buildings and properties belonging to the corporation, or for the repair and maintenance of which the corporation is liable, except otherwise directed by the council. (22.) To examine and report upon all plans and elevations of buildings proposed to be erected or altered upon land sold or leased by the corporation. (23.) To inspect and report on plans of new streets to be laid out, of houses to be built, and of buildings to be erected or altered. (24) To see that all streets are properly named, and that the name plates are kept in good order. (25.) To act as building surveyor in all matters relating to the execution of the Sanitary and Local Acts, and to examine and certify new houses as fit for habitation. (26.) To examine all buildings in a condition dangerous to the public, to report thereon, and to take such steps as may be necessary to prevent accidents arising therefrom. (27.) To prepare all plans and sections for deposit, pursuant to Standing Orders, with respect to all street improvements, tramways, gasworks, waterworks, or other works, unless otherwise ordered by the council, and to prepare all other surveys, plans, and sections required. (28.) To attend the meetings of the several committees when required. (29.) To prepare all returns relating to his office that may be required by the Government. (30.) To attend in London or elsewhere when required, without extra charge, excepting only his travelling and hotel expenses. (31.) To keep accurate permanent records and plans relating to all properties purchased, leased, or sold, or in possession. (32.) To devote the whole of his time to the duties of his office, and not to be engaged in any other office, business, or employment whatever. (33.) To report from time to time all and every matter connected with any branch of his office which, in his opinion, may require the attention of any committee, and take their instructions thereon. * * * * * Clauses 18 and 20 in the above list of duties are very comprehensive, and as a rule a town surveyor’s duties may be summed up in a very few words--“to do anything that he is requested.” It is, however, better that some definite instructions should be laid down, and those which I have given may be taken as a fair specimen of what such duties may be.