Functions of the Secretary

(1) Subject, whenever it is in this Regulation expressly so directed, to the approval or sanction of the Municipality or the sub-committee consent and subject also to all other restriction, limitation and condition imposed by this Regulation or by any other law for the time being in force, the executive power for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Regulation and of any other law for the time being in force which imposes any duty or confers any power on the Municipality shall vest in the Secretary, who shall also-- (a) perform all the duties and exercise all the powers specifically imposed or conferred upon him by or under this Regulation or by any other law for the time being in force; (b) in any emergency take such immediate action for the service or safety of the public or the protection of the property of the Municipality as the emergency shall appear to him to justify or to require, notwithstanding that such action cannot be taken under this Regulation without the sanction, approval or authority of some other municipal authority or of the Administration: Provided that the Secretary shall report forthwith to the sub-committee concerned and to the Municipality the action he has taken and the reasons for taking the same and the amount of cost, if any, incurred or likely to be incurred in consequence of such action which is not covered by a current budget grant under the provisions of this Regulation. (2) Any powers, duties and functions conferred or imposed upon or vested in the Municipality by any other law for the time being in force shall subject to the provisions of such law, be exercised, performed or discharged by the Secretary. (3) All correspondence relating to any matter dealt with by or under this Regulation or under any other law between the Municipality and the Government or other authority shall be conducted by the Secretary and the Secretary shall send copies of such correspondence to the Chairperson.