Question

discuss the composition of a municipal corporation

Answer 1

The Municipal Corporation consists of four organs:

General Council: It comprises of members which are elected from different wards. These members are known as councillors.  These are directly elected by the adult citizens of that city. It also consists of members known as aldermen who are respected and popular citizens of the city.

Mayor: The Municipal Corporation is headed by the Mayor. He and the deputy mayor are elected by the members of the Municipal Corporation from among themselves. He/She presides over the meetings of the corporation. He/she holds the office for a period which varies between 1 - 5 years.

Municipal Commissioner: The Municipal Commissioner is also known as the Chief Executive Officer. He is in charge of the municipal’s entire administration and also supervises the working of the officers. He is appointed by the State Government and his term of office varies between 1 and 5 years.

Standing Committees: Several committees which help the Corporation to perform many functions are known as standing committees.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Cities which have a population of more than 10 lakh is called municipal Corporation as the local self - govering bodies
• To conduct muncipal election, the city is diveded into small constituencies or areas called wards.
• Each ward has one elected representative called the counciller.
• The mayor is the head of the corporation .