Question

With regard to the Municipal Corporation answer the following question:
What are the functions of a Mayor of a Corporation?

Answer 1

The main functions of the Mayor of a Corporation are as follows:

1. To preside over the meetings of the Corporation and to regulate the conduct of business in such meetings.
2. To maintain decorum and discipline in the meetings.
3. To act as the channel of communication between the Corporation and the Government.
4. As ‘First Citizen’ of town to receive the foreign dignitaries visiting the city.
5. The Mayor has access to all papers and records of the
6. 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.