Local Councils Classification

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What is one of the responsibilities of the mayor and deputy mayor of a municipal or town council?

Ensuring the supply of water and refuse disposal services

Overseeing the management committee

Promoting employment and formulating policies (correct)

Appointing village secretaries

What action can central government take if a local authority is unable to fulfill its responsibilities?

Step in to deal with the problem (correct)

Convene public meetings

Appoint the mayor and deputy mayor

Reclassify the village as a town

What role do the management committees play in municipal and town councils?

Appoint clerks and secretaries

Monitor implementation of policies

Reconsider council decisions (correct)

Act as chief executive officers

Who typically elects a chairperson and vice-chairperson in a village council?

Village council members Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of village secretaries appointed by village councils?

Act as chief executive officers Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of village councils as mentioned in the text?

Resolving local authority issues Signup and view all the answers

What determines the classification of a local authority?

Financial resources and capacity to provide services Signup and view all the answers

How often are local authority elections held?

Every five years Signup and view all the answers

How many members are typically in a village council?

5 members Signup and view all the answers

What type of election system is used for local authority elections?

Party lists Signup and view all the answers

How are additional powers granted to towns and villages?

When the Ministry responsible for local government deems them ready Signup and view all the answers

Local Councils Classification

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What is one of the responsibilities of the mayor and deputy mayor of a municipal or town council?

What action can central government take if a local authority is unable to fulfill its responsibilities?

What role do the management committees play in municipal and town councils?

Who typically elects a chairperson and vice-chairperson in a village council?

What is the main duty of village secretaries appointed by village councils?

What is one of the key responsibilities of village councils as mentioned in the text?

What determines the classification of a local authority?

How often are local authority elections held?

How many members are typically in a village council?

What type of election system is used for local authority elections?

How are additional powers granted to towns and villages?

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