THE KERALA MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1994* - nrcddp

(b) 14. Functions of the Chairperson.— The Chairperson of a Municipality shall-(a)convene the meetings of the Council;(c) exercise the powers and discharge the duties specifically conferred or imposed onhim by this Act; and(d) exercise overall supervision over the working of the Municipality and shall coordinate the functions of the Municipality, the Secretary and the Committees thereof.15. Powers of Chairperson.— (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Chairperson shallhave powers of inspection and may give such directions and orders as he thinks fit with regard to theimplementation of any resolution of the Council or Committees in the discharge of any function of aMunicipality and the Secretary shall be bound to comply with such direction.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this Act or thereunder, the administrative powersto implement the provisions of this Act and the resolutions passed by a Council, shall bevested in the Chairperson and he shall be directly responsible for the proper discharge of thefunctions imposed by or under this Act.shall-(3) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions the Chairperson(a) preside over and control the proceedings of the meetings of the council of theMunicipality of which he is the Chairperson;(b) supervise and control the acts done and steps taken by the officers and employeesof the Municipality, prepare the confidential report of the Secretary and also review theconfidential reports prepared by the Secretary in respect of other employees;(c) meet the contingent expenses to such extent, as may be fixed by the Governmentfrom time to time;(d) authorise the payment and repayment of money relating to the Municipality;(e) cause to be prepared the statements and reports required to be prepared by orunder this Act;(f) exercise such other powers and perform such other functions that may be conferredor entrusted under the provisions of this Act or the rules made thereunder.(4) The Chairperson may, in emergent circumstances, direct the execution of any workor performance of any act, in respect of which sanction of the Council is necessary and in hisopinion the immediate execution or performance of which is necessary for the safety of thepublic and may also direct that the expenses incurred for the execution of such work orperformance of such act be paid from the fund of the Municipality;Provided that,—(a) no act shall be done under this section in contravention of any decision of theCouncil prohibiting the execution of any work in the performance of any particular act; and(b) the steps taken under this sub-section and the reasons therefor shall be reported atthe next meeting of the Council and its approval obtained.21 A. Sub-section (3A) added by Act 11 of 1999, w.e.f. 2-10-1995.22. Substituted for the words "shall be conducted within six months" by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f.24-3-1999.23. Sub-section (6A) added by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999.* Substituted by Act 8 of 1995.@ Substituted for "allowances" by Act 8 of 1996, w.e.f. 1-10-1995.