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XVIISheriff and Magistrates of Burghs in Scotland to appoint Persons to attend the Surveyor.

And be it enacted, That in Scotland the Sheriff shall, as regards the Boundaries of the County, and the Wards, Districts, Parishes, and other Divisions thereof, upon Application made to him by the Officer appointed by the Master General and Board of Ordnance for that Purpose, appoint a fit and proper Person or Persons to attend the Officer appointed by the Master General and Board of Ordnance, to point out such Boundaries, and aid him in the Execution of this Act: Provided always, that as regards the Boundaries of any Royal or Parliamentary Burgh, City, or Town, the Magistrates and Council thereof shall, upon Application made to them by the Officer appointed by the Master General and Board of Ordnance as aforesaid, appoint a fit and proper Person or Persons to attend him for the Purposes aforesaid; and if any of the Persons to be so appointed by the Sheriff and Magistrates and Council respectively, and accepting the Appointment, shall neglect or refuse to attend and aid in the Execution of this Act in the Manner herein required, such Persons shall be liable in the Penalties hereby imposed upon the Clerk of the Peace or other Person neglecting or refusing so to do in England.