12. The Minister’s instructions shall be sent by registered or certified letter to the mayor and secretary-treasurer or clerk of the municipality, and the mayor, secretary-treasurer or clerk must acquaint the council therewith at the first general or special meeting held after the receipt thereof.
The municipal council shall, at such meeting, take cognizance of such instructions and may order the steps it deems necessary to carry them out.
R. S. 1964, c. 169, s. 12; 1975, c. 83, s. 84.