Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Mayor is the chief executive authority of a Municipal Corporation and is responsible for implementing the decisions of the council.
2. The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the state government and is generally an IAS officer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Mayor is primarily an ornamental and formal head of the Municipal Corporation who presides over meetings but does not execute decisions.
  • The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by the state government and is usually an IAS officer; he is the chief executive authority of the corporation responsible for implementing decisions.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)

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