History & Civics
With regard to the working of a Municipal Corporation answer the following questions:
(a) Giving three examples, state how compulsory functions are distinguished from optional functions.
(b) What organisational system exists for carrying out these functions
(c) Who is Municipal commissioner? How is he appointed?
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(a) Three examples distinguishing compulsory functions from optional functions are:
| Sl. No. | Compulsory Functions | Optional Functions |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Provision of public conveniences and utilities like roads, buildings, bus-shelters, demolition of dangerous structures, plantation of trees, provision of public urinals and toilets. | Construction and maintenance of public parks, libraries, museums, theatre, akharas, picnic resorts, etc. |
| 2. | Providing basic amenities like electricity, water, sewage disposal. | Public housing through housing boards. |
| 3. | Undertaking of public safety and security like maintenance of fire department, disaster like floods and earthquake management groups, etc. | Undertaking welfare schemes, organising fares, functions, melas. |
(b) A Municipal Corporation comprises of General Council, The Mayor, The Standing Committees and A Municipal Commissioner. The General Council plans the projects and programmes for the city and the Standing Committees work to implement those plans. Different Standing committees deal with different subjects like finance, health, engineering, taxation and welfare schemes. The Municipal Commissioner prepares the financial budgets, takes care of the property and records of corporation and implements all the projects. The Mayor presides over the meetings and regulates the business of the corporation.
(c) The Municipal Commissioner is the Chief Executive of the corporation. He is appointed by the Governor for the term of 5 years.
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