Chapter V Chapter V

The Executive Council

Composition of the Executive Council.--(1) There shall be an Executive Council consisting of--

1. (a) the Chairman who shall be the Chief Executive Councillor ; and
2. (b) four members to be nominated by the Chief Executive Councillor from amongst the members of the Council . Provided that at least one member shall be nominated from amongst the principal religious minorities in the district.

1. (2) Any casual vacancy occurring in the Executive Council shall be filled up in the same manner as provided in sub-section (1).

Term of office of Chief Executive Councillor and members of the Executive Council.--(1) The Chief Executive Councillor shall hold office until,--

1. (a) he ceases to be the Chairman, or
2. (b) he resigns his office in writing under his hand addressed to the Council in which case the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance.

1. (2) A member of the Executive Council shall hold office at the pleasure of the Chief Executive Councillor or until,--
   • (a) he ceases to be member of the Council, or
   • (b) he resigns his office in writing under his hand addressed to the Chief Executive Councillor in which case the resignation shall take effect from the date of its acceptance.

Discharge of the functions of the Council.--(1) The executive powers of the Council shall vest in the Executive Council.

1. (2) The Executive Council shall be collectively responsible to the Council.
2. (3) All orders or instruments made or executed by the Executive Council shall be deemed to have been made or executed by or under the authority of the Council. Every such order or instrument shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chief Executive Officer.
3. (4) The manner of transaction of business of the Executive Council shall be such as may be determined by the Council by regulations with the approval of the Government.

Powers of the Executive Council.--The Executive Council shall refer to the Council for approval the following matters, namely:--

1. (a) all proposals for making regulations under this Act ;
2. (b) Plan and Non-Plan Budget ;
3. (c) Five Year Plan.

Powers of the Chief Executive Councillor.--(1) The Chief Executive Councillor shall exercise.--

1. (a) general superintendence and control over all employees of the Council ;
2. (b) such other powers, perform such other functions and discharge such other duties as the Council may by general or special resolution, direct.

1. (2) The Chief Executive Councillor may for convenient transaction of business of the Executive Council allocate among its members such business and in such manner as he thinks fit.

Meeting of the Executive Council.--The Chief Executive Councillor shall preside over the meeting of the Executive Council.

Salary and allowances of the Chief Executive Councillor Salary and allowances of the Chief Executive Councillor.--The Chief Executive Councillor shall be the whole time functionary and shall be paid out of the Council Fund such salary and allowances and shall be entitled to such leave of absence for such period or periods on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed.

Quorum for meetings of the Executive Council.--The quorum necessary for the transaction of business at a meeting of the Executive Council shall be three members.

Specrnl potvers OJ tlic Chre J Execrrtr \,e C1or~~icrllor.--If the Chief Esecutive Councillor is of the opinion that immediate action or execution of any work is required in the interest of maintaining esSentia1 sentices or the prevention of extensive damage to any senricc or propelty of the Council he may take such action or execute such work \vithout the prior approval of the Executive Council and d~rect that expenses lor such action or esecution shall be paid fro111 tlic Council Fund : Provided that the Chief Esecuti\,c Councillor shall report forth~vith to tlie Council or to the Euecutnre Counc~l, as tlie case may be, of the action taken or works executed and reasons therefor.