(1) The Commissioner shall be the Chief Executive of the Municipality and shall perform the functions as prescribed under section 52 of this Act and as entrusted by the State Government from time to time.
(2) The Commissioner shall be responsible for carrying out the instructions given by the Government from time to time, in relation to the provisions of this Act.
(3) The Commissioner may incur, in each case, contingent expenditure incidental to the administration of the Municipality as prescribed.
(4) The commissioner shall ensure that the municipality is kept clean from illegal and unauthorized hoardings and other such advertisement material which is put up without the proper authorization from the authority. Action shall be initiated against those putting up such unauthorized advertisement materials and also against the concerned municipal staff for their failure to prevent. These not only add to lack of general upkeep and sanitation but more importantly, are dangerous from human safety point of view in view of unscientific erection and instability.
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(5) The Commissioner shall work under the overall control and superintendence of District Collector.
54. The functions referred to in section 53 shall be performed by the Municipal Commissioner through various employees of the Municipality. More specifically, all the engineering staff working in the municipality including those on deputation or from other departments shall work under the direct superintendence and control of the Commissioner. The Commissioner will be the disciplinary authority to initiate action against any of such engineering staff found neglecting his duties or for his failure to perform the duties as entrusted and in the manner prescribed.
55. The Commissioner shall be the authority to conclude and proceed with all contracts which have already been approved either by the Municipal Council or the Government, as the case may be subject to the rules made under this Act. The methodology of procurement of goods and services shall be standardized and will be based on a transparent process of procurement.