 The Council members (who were not "representatives" but delegates, subject in theory to immediate recall by their electors) were expected to carry out many executive and military functions as well as their legislative ones.Numerous organisations were set up during the siege in the localities ("quartiers") to meet social needs, such as canteens and first-aid stations.For example, in the 3rd "arrondissement", school materials were provided free, three parochial schools were "laicised", and an orphanage was established.