The officer so invited may take part in the proceedings, but shall have no right to vote.

Officers and servants of the Authority

1. (1) The State Government shall appoint a Metropolitan Commissioner. The State Government shall by order determine, from time to time, the salary and other terms and conditions of service of the Metropolitan Commissioner. He shall be appointed for such period not exceeding 3 years as the State Government may decide, and the appointment may be extended from time to time for a period not exceeding three years at a time : Provided that, the State Government may at any time—
   • (a) if the Metropolitan Commissioner holds a lien on the service of the State, recall him to such service, after consultation with the Authority ;
   • (b) remove him from office, if it shall appear to the State Government that he is incapable of performing the duties of his office or has been guilty of any misconduct or neglect which renders his removal expedient : Provided further that, if the Metropolitan Commissioner holds a lien on the service of the State, he shall forthwith be recalled to such service, if so requested by the Authority by passing a resolution for his recall : Provided also that, the Metropolitan Commissioner may resign his office by tendering his resignation in writing to the Chairman of the Authority, but such resignation shall be effective only on its acceptance by the Chairman of the Authority.