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प्रश्न
With regard to the Municipal Corporation answer the following question:
What are the functions of a Mayor of a Corporation?
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उत्तर
The main functions of the Mayor of a Corporation are as follows:
- To preside over the meetings of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of business in such meetings.
- To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings.
- To act as the channel of communication between the Corporation and the Government.
- As ‘First Citizen’ of town to receive the foreign dignitaries visiting the city.
- The Mayor has access to all papers and records of the
- Corporation. Despite these powers, the Mayor is merely a figurehead if he is not elected directly by the people. Only a directly elected Mayor would have real power.
संबंधित प्रश्न
True or false:
Municipal corporations have more powers than the municipalities.
True or false:
The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor are elected for one year.
True or false:
The municipalities receive grants from the state government.
Fill in the blank:
The local self-governing bodies which look after the needs of big cities are ______.
Choose the correct answer:
The ______ presides over the meetings of the municipal corporation.
This is the picture of Mumbai Municipal Corporation headquarters. With reference to the picture of the municipal corporation, answer the following question:

For which categories of the community are seats of the corporation reserved?
Mention one obligatory and one discretionary function of a Municipal Corporation (or a Municipality).
Describe the functions of a Municipal Corporation regarding:
Public Health and Sanitation.
What is the minimum age to be eligible to stand for Municipal Elections?
Give the role of the following in the Municipal Corporation.
Municipal Commissioner.
