What is the composition of the Municipal Corporation?

CBSE Class 6
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What is the composition of the Municipal Corporation? Who are its members?

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The Municipal Corporation consists of four organs:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Standing Committees : Several committees which help the Corporation to perform many functions are known as standing committees.