Rights and powers of Councillors

RIGHTS AND POWERS OF COUNCILLORS.—

1. (1) Every Councillor of a Municipality shall have the right -
   • (a) [to call the attention of the Chairperson or Secretary of the Municipality to any neglect in the execution of municipal work, to any waste of municipal property, or to the needs of any locality in the municipal area, to inspect the works or schemes conducted by the Municipality] and may suggest improvements which may appear to him desirable;
   • (b) to move resolutions and to interpellate the Chairperson on matters connected with the Administration of a municipality subject to such regulations, as may be framed by the Council;
   • (c) of access to the records of the Municipality during office hours after due notice to the Secretary, provided that the Commissioner may, with the approval of the Chairperson, for reasons given in writing, refuse such access.