Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act: President & Vice-President

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According to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act, after which event is the direct election of the President mandated for Municipal Councils?

  • After a vote of no confidence against the existing President.
  • After the commencement of the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 2022. (correct)
  • After the commencement of any amendment to the Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act.
  • After the next census is conducted in the state.

Under what circumstance can the Vice-President preside at Council meetings, according to the Act?

  • Only in the absence of the President, unless prevented by reasonable cause. (correct)
  • At any meeting where the President chooses not to attend.
  • When there is a vacancy in the office of the President.
  • Only when specifically authorized by a resolution passed by the Council.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the election of the Vice-President of a Council?

  • The Vice-President is directly elected by the citizens whose names are on the Municipal Council voters list.
  • The Vice-President is elected by the elected Councillors from amongst themselves in a special meeting. (correct)
  • The Vice-President is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Council.
  • The Vice-President is appointed by the state government.

What is the role of the President of a Council concerning the meetings of the Council?

<p>The President must preside at all meetings of the Council and regulate the conduct of business, unless prevented by reasonable cause. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the timing of the election for the President of the Council, according to the Act?

<p>It is held simultaneously with the general elections of the Council. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can the Vice-President exercise the powers and perform the duties of the President?

<p>During the absence of the President. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides deputation from the President, how else can the Vice-President gain powers and duties?

<p>By being the ex-officio Chairman of one of the Subjects Committees, as determined by the Council. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the President regarding executive functions and powers?

<p>The President performs such executive functions or exercises such powers as are conferred upon him by or under this Act or any other law for the time being in force. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a general election is to be held for a Municipal Council after the commencement of the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats, and Industrial Townships Act, 2022, who is eligible to vote for the President?

<p>Members included in the Municipal Council voters list prepared under section 11. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action concerning the office of President is NOT directly addressed in the provided sections of the Maharashtra Municipal Councils Act?

<p>The process for removing the President from office. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the President and Vice-President, regarding the delegation of powers?

<p>The President may depute some of his powers to the Vice-President from time to time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the President is unavoidably absent from a Council meeting, what determines whether the Vice-President presides?

<p>The Vice-President presides, unless they are also prevented by reasonable cause. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Act ensure representation and participation in the election of the President?

<p>Both B and D. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the powers exercised by the President from those exercised by the Vice-President?

<p>The President's powers are directly conferred by the Act and other laws, while the Vice-President's are primarily delegated. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what capacity does the Vice-President serve as Chairman of a Subjects Committee?

<p>The Vice-President serves as an ex-officio Chairman of a Subjects Committee, as determined by the Council. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Direct Election of President

In Municipal Councils where general elections occur after the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 2022, the President is directly elected by voters listed under section 11.

Timing of President Election

The election of the President is held at the same time as the general elections for the Municipal Council.

Election of Vice President

Each Municipal Council has a Vice-President, elected by the elected Councillors from within themselves during a special meeting.

Functions of the President

The President presides over council meetings, regulates business conduct, and executes powers under the Act or other applicable laws.

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Functions of the Vice-President

In the President's absence, the Vice-President presides at meetings and performs duties delegated by the President, or the duties of the President during their absence.

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Vice-President's Committee Role

The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of a Subject Committee, as determined by the Council.

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Study Notes

Direct Election of President

  • Every Municipal Council holding general elections after the commencement of the Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 2022, will have a President.
  • The President is directly elected by voters listed in the Municipal Council voters list under section 11.
  • The election of the President occurs simultaneously with the general elections of the Council.

Election of Vice President

  • Every Council must have a Vice-President.
  • The Vice-President is elected by the elected Councillors from amongst themselves.
  • The election takes place during a special meeting convened under sub-section (2) of section 51.

Functions of the President

  • The President presides at all Council meetings, unless there is a valid reason preventing them from doing so.
  • The President regulates the conduct of business at Council meetings.
  • The President performs executive functions and exercises powers as granted by the Act or any other law in force.

Functions of the Vice-President

  • In the President's absence, the Vice-President presides at Council meetings, unless there is a valid reason preventing them.
  • The Vice-President exercises powers and performs duties of the President as delegated by the President.
  • During the President's absence, the Vice-President exercises the President's powers and performs their duties.
  • The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of one of the Subject Committees, as determined by the Council.

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