Question

Examine the composition and structure of urban local self-government.

Answer 1

Answer:

Urban Local government implies the governance of an urban area by the people through their elected representatives. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provided constitutional status to local urban bodies.

Thus, the 73rd and 74th amendments provide a framework for the States in respect of local government. Thus, each State has its own Election Commission which conducts elections to all local bodies after regular intervals of five years.

Composition:

1. The Municipal bodies are constituted of persons chosen by direct election from the territorial constituencies (known as wards) in the municipal area.

2. The offices of chairperson are reserved for SC/ST and women.

Function:

1. The corporation, council or municipal board or council consisting of the elected representatives of the people, act like a legislature.

2. the urban local body frames broad policies relating to taxation, resources raising, pricing of services and other aspects of municipal administration.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Urban Local self-government

Explanation:

Urban Local self-government implies that the urban area is governed by the representatives elected by the local people. The state government with the help of the state election commission will conduct elections to elect the councillors and other urban representatives for a term of five years.

Composition:

Urban government comprises of corporation, council or municipal board. The officers of the municipal bodies are elected by the people of the municipality. There are reservations for SC/ST and women in the office of the local government.

Function:

The urban local body frames policies relating to taxation, resources raising, pricing of services and other aspects of municipal administration.