Uttar Pradesh Municipalities Act, 1916State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 2 of 1916
51. It shall also be the duty [and power] of the [President]-
[(a) unless [provided otherwise by this Act or] prevented by reasonable cause,
(i) to convene and preside at all meetings of the board,
(ii) [ * * * * ]
(iii) otherwise to control in accordance with any regulation made in this behalf the transaction of business at all meetings of the board ; ]
(b) to watch over the financial and superintend the executive administration of the board and bring to the notice of the board any defect therein ; and
(c) to perform such other duties as are required of, or imposed on him by or under this [or any other] Act.