(1) Every ward member shall,-
(a) ensure proper sanitation, water supply, and street lights in his or her respective ward;
(b) ensure door-to-door garbage collection from all residential and commercial establishments and ensure in situ composting for wet waste and processing of dry waste at ward level;
(c) take up plantation in the ward in accordance with the District Action plan and ensure their survival to at least 85%;
Responsibilities of various Functionaries of the Municipalities.
Authority to contract.
Duties and Responsibilities of Ward Member (Councilor or Corporator).
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(d) reduce non-revenue water, transmission loss of water, and reduce usage of power bores, wherever not required;
(e) safeguard and protect all the water sources, lakes or any other water bodies;
(f) perform all functions specifically conferred by this Act, or may be assigned by the Government from time to time; and
(g) undergo training on developmental activities in the administration of the Municipality.
(2) Any ward member, either suo-moto or representing any Ward Committee or on such other information, may call the attention of the Chairperson to any grievance or neglect or wastage of municipal property or to the needs of any locality or for any such other purposes any neglect in the execution of municipal work, or to the wants of any locality, and may suggest any improvements, which may appear desirable.
(3) Every ward member shall have the right to move resolution on any matter enumerated in sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) or any matter connected to the administration of the Municipality, subject to such rules, as may be prescribed under this Act.
(4) Any matter or subject as may be raised or submitted by any member for the purpose of consideration by the Municipal Council shall be considered and appropriate resolutions may be passed accordingly in due implementation of the suggestions forthcoming.
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57. The municipality shall strive to transform the town into a model town by preparing a perspective plan. The services required shall be performed by the Municipal Authorities and shall be delivered through online services.