Question

How is the municipal corporation composed? Who are its members?​

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. What is municipal corporation​
2. Composition of municipal corporation​
3. Members of municipal corporation​

Solution:
Municipal Corporation:​

The municipal corporation is a local governing body in urban areas. They are established in metropolitan cities with a population of more than 10 lakhs like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, etc. A municipal Corporations is also called a 'Nagar Nigam'.

• Municipal Corporation is comprised of General Council which comprises of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and the Municipal Councillors.​
• The General Council can then elect eminent persons of the city as Alderman.​
• Every municipal corporation has Chief Executive Officer appointed by State Government.

Members​

• Mayors elected by the members of Municipal Corporations called Municipal Councillors. ​
• Besides the Mayor, Deputy Mayor is elected by the Councillors. ​
• The Councillors are elected by the people.​
• The term of office for Municipal Corporation is 5 years​