(1) There shall be a Village Council for each block of villages, each village having :)()% or more Scheduled Tribe population.
(2) Each Village Council area shall consist of approximately 3000 to 5000 population.
(3) Each Village Council shall con·sist of I 0 (Ten) elected members out of which 5 (Five) will be form Scheduled Tribe community. Out nf 5 (Five) reserved seats 1 (One) shall be reserved for a women member.
1563 1564 THE ASSAM GAZETTE, EXTRAORDINARY, MAY 17, 2005 Incorporation of the General Council Constitution of the General Council.
Term of Office
CHAPTER-II THE GENERAL COUNCIL
5. The General Council shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and <1 common seal with powers to acquire, hold and dispose of property and to contract and shall sue or be sued by its corporate name.