how is the general council of the municipal corporation formed ? enumerate the functions of the general council.
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Municipal Corporations are local level governments in India. It’s also called as Mahanagar Palika, Nagar Palika, Nagar Nigam, City Corporation, etc. A city is administered by a Municipal Corporation if the population of that city exceeds one billion. Municipal Corporations are largely dependent on the property tax collected for their revenue. The other sources of revenue include water tax, professional tax, drainage tax, etc and some fixed aid from the state government. Mumbai Municipal Corporation or Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the richest Municipal Corporation in India. Its budget exceeds than that of some of the smaller states of India.
Composition of the Municipal Corporation
Based on the population of that particular city, the city or Municipal Area is divided into certain wards. A representative is chosen for each ward by the people in that ward. A chosen representative of a particular ward is called as councilor or corporator. Corporators are elected for a period of five years.
Administration
Any party winning more than half the total seats of Municipal Corporation wins the election. The winning party gets to have its mayor in the Municipal Corporation. A mayor is the ceremonial head while the administrative head is the Municipal Commissioner. Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the state government who is an IAS office. The job of the Municipal commissioner is to implement the policies of the Municipal corporation and preparation of the budget. Whereas, the mayor assumed a political role.
Functions of the Municipal Corporation
Urban planning including town planning.
Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings.
Planning for economic and social development
Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes.
Public health, sanitation conservancy, and solid waste management.
Fire services.
Urban forestry, protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspects.
Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society, including the handicapped and mentally retarded.
Slum improvement and up-gradation.
Urban poverty alleviation.