Actas de la Asamblea Constituyente de Bogotá. Sesiones de Noviembre 8 y 9

Abstract

The image contains a news item that describes the Minutes of the Constituent Assembly in its Sessions of November 8 and 9, 1855. In the first instance, the session of the Constituent Assembly of Bogotá on November 8, 1855 could not begin on time due to the absence of several members, with some present due to legitimate excuses. Various topics were discussed, such as the note from Mr. Leopoldo Arias Vargas and the resignation of several deputies to the Assembly. In addition, reports related to contracts and judicial responsibilities were presented. The debate was opened on the organization of the Government's office and resolution proposals on territorial divisions were discussed. The session concluded with the adoption of several resolutions, including the submission of statistical reports for preservation at the Assembly Secretariat. The next day, November 9, 1855, the session was opened with the absence of several members, some of whom arrived later. During the session, topics such as licenses to attend sessions, proposals on the fate of the House of Refuge and resignations of deputies to the Assembly were discussed. In addition, reports were presented on the administration of justice and the temporary replacement of the Fiscal Agent of the judicial circuit. The session concluded with the approval of several proposals and the suspension of the discussion of some topics for a later date. A second debate was held on the draft municipal Constitution and modifications to some articles were adopted. In summary, the sessions of the Constituent Assembly of Bogotá on November 8 and 9, 1855 included debates on a variety of legislative, administrative and judicial topics, as well as the approval of several proposals and the adoption of modifications to legislative projects. The Constituent Assembly of the province of Bogotá adopted the following municipal Constitution. According to article 6.2, the project was sent to the commission for review. Afterwards, the second debate on the draft ordinance on territorial division continued. During the discussion, the debate was temporarily suspended until a report was received. Next, the second debate on the draft ordinance to organize the Government's office and establish salaries for employees was opened. Several parts of the article were adopted, including the allocation of one hundred and sixty pesos to the Governor and the creation of three Secretaries with the allocation of seventy pesos each. An Accountant was also established in the Revenue Secretariat with fifty pesos, and three Officials in the Secretariats with thirty-two pesos each. In addition, a writing Archivist was agreed with thirty pesos. However, due to lack of time, the debate was suspended and the session adjourned. News Published in El Repertorio on December 6, 1855