Population

(78) "Population" means the population as ascertained at the last preceding census of which the relevant figures have been published; (1) The Mayor or Chairperson shall preside at every meeting of the municipality, and in his absence, the Deputy Mayor or Vice-Chairperson shall preside the meeting. (2) If both Mayor or Chairperson and Deputy Mayor or Vice-Chairperson are absent; and if there is quorum one of the councilors present may be chosen to preside over the meeting. (3) The Mayor or Chairperson, or the person presiding over a meeting of the municipality, shall have, and may exercise, a casting vote in all cases of equality of votes,