Section 57: Presiding Officer.

The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 21 of 2000

(1) The Mayor or in his absence, the Deputy Mayor shall preside at every meeting of the Corporation.

(2) In the absence of both the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor from the meeting the Councillors present shall elect one from amongst themselves to preside.

(3) The Mayor or the person presiding over a meeting shall have and exercise a second or a casting vote in all cases of equality of votes.

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Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Municipal Corporation Act, 2000
Section	57
Marginal note	Presiding Officer.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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