THE KERALA MUNICIPALITY ACT, 1994* - nrcddp

(8) The procedure for convening and conducting the meeting of the Ward Sabha shall besuch as may be prescribed.(9) The Ward Sabha may constitute sub-committees consisting of not less than ten membersto assist the implementation of any scheme, policy or decision of the Ward Sabha generally orspecially and in furtherance of the rights and responsibilities of Ward Sabha.(10) Resolution may be passed on majority basis in the meetings of the Ward Sabha inrespect of any issue coming within the jurisdiction of the Ward Sabha, but, as far as possible,effort should be made to take decision on the basis of consensus.42B. Convening of meetings of the voters.— A Councillor representing a ward in anyMunicipality having a population of more than one lakh may convene the meeting of the voters whosenames are included in the voters list of each ward for giving proposals to the Municipality regarding theformulation of development schemes.]60 [43. Composition of Ward Committee.— The Ward Committee shall consist of the followingmembers, namely:—(a) the Councillor of that ward who shall be its Chairman;(b) fifteen persons to be elected in the manner prescribed, from among the members ofthe resident's association of that Ward, which are registered in the Municipality;(c) twenty members to be elected in the manner prescribed from among the members ofthe registered neighbourhood groups of that Ward which are registered in the Municipality;(d) one person each nominated by every political party having representation in theMunicipality;(e) the Heads of all recognised educational institutions functioning in that Ward;(f) twenty persons nominated jointly by the Chairperson and Councillor of the Ward, ofwhom,—(i) ten shall be from the persons representing the cultural organisations, voluntaryorganisations, educational institutions, industrial-commercial establishments which are functioning in thatward;(ii) five shall be from persons representing those working in that ward as professionals (expertsin agriculture, industry, health, education, engineering etc.); and(iii) five shall be from persons in the registered trade unions:Provided that, the members nominated under items (i) and (ii) need not be the residents ofthat ward]44. Meeting of the Ward Committee.— (1) The Ward Committee shall meet at least once inthree months for discharging the duties and performing the functions as may be assigned to it by theCouncil, from time to time.(2) The meeting of a Ward Committee shall be convened by its Chairman.(3) The Chairman, or in his absence, a member chosen, by the members present, fromamong themselves, shall preside over the meeting.(4) The Secretary and the Heads of Departments in the serives under the Municipality shallattend the meetings of the Ward Committee and produce any document or furnish any informationor report required by that Committee.60. Section 43 substituted by Act 14 of 1999, w.e.f. 24-3-1999.