Constitution of Town Area Committee

Constitution of Town Area Committee.-When a local area, is declared to be a Town Area, there shall be for each town area a Committee consisting of-

1. (a) a Chairman elected by the members: Provided that the Government shall have power to nominate the Chairman for a period not exceeding six months;
2. (b) such number of members not being less than five or more than fifteen as in the case of each town area shall be prescribed by the Government in the declaration of town areas;
3. (c) Omitted.

1. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any Act, the Government may nominate not more than two persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of Local Self Government affairs to attend any meeting of a Committee and take part in its discussions and though not entitled to vote shall be treated as members in all respects.
2. (4) The election to a Town Area Committee shall be held on the basis of adult suffrage and joint electorate system as prescribed by rules.