Urban Local Self-Government — Flashcards

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Urban Local Self-Government refers to the system of local administration in cities and towns, where people elect their representatives to manage local affairs like cleanliness, water supply, and educa…

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A Municipality is the local self-government body of a small town or city with a population up to 3 lakh. It is managed by elected members called Councillors. For example, a town like Aligarh has a Mun…

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A Municipal Corporation is the local government body for large cities with a population of more than 10 lakh. It manages big cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata. Members are called Councillors, and…

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A Metropolitan City is an urban area with a population of 10 lakh or more. These cities have complex infrastructure needs and are governed by Municipal Corporations. Examples include Delhi, Mumbai, an…

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The city is divided into wards. People from each ward elect a representative called a Councillor. These Councillors then elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to lead the Municipality.

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Aldermen are experienced and respected citizens nominated by elected Councillors in a Municipal Corporation. They bring expertise in areas like education, health, or engineering to help in decision-ma…

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The Mayor presides over the meetings of the Municipal Corporation and oversees its functioning. In some states, the Mayor is directly elected by the people, while in others, Councillors elect the Mayo…

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Wards are small administrative divisions of a city for the purpose of elections. Each ward elects one Councillor to represent it in the Municipality or Municipal Corporation.