Section 15

The West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993State Act of West Bengal · Act 22 of 1993

(1) There shall be a Chairman-in-Council consisting of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman and other members not exceeding, in the case of a municipal area included in Group A, five, in the case of a municipal area included in Group B, four, in the case of a municipal area included in Group C, three, in the case of a municipal area included in Group D, two, and in the case of a municipal area included in Group E, one.

(2) The Vice-Chairman and the other members referred to in subsection (1) shall be nominated by the Chairman from amongst the Councillors of the Municipality as soon as possible after he enters into office, and shall assume office after taking such oath of secrecy as may be prescribed.

(3) All executive powers of the Municipality shall vest in the Chairman-in-Council.

(4) The manner of transaction of business of the Chairman-in-Council shall be such as may be prescribed.

(5) The Chairman-in-Council shall be collectively responsible to the Municipality.

Where this provision sits

Act	The West Bengal Municipal Act, 1993
Section	15
Jurisdiction	State of West Bengal
Status	In force as published by the source

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