Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) "Chief Executive Officer" means :
   • (i) In the case of a Municipal Council, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minicipal Council ;
   • (ii) in the case of a Municipal Board, the Chief Executive Officer or Executive Officer of the Municipal Board.
2. (b) "Councillors" means councillors of Aizawl Municipal Council or any other Council or Board being set up by the Government of Mizoram;
3. (c) "Deputy Commissioner" means Deputy Commissioner of concerned District;
4. (d) "Local Authority" means the City or Town Municipal Council or Town Municipal Board;
5. (e) "Municipal Board" means a Town Municipal Board being set up by the Government of Mizoram;
6. (f) "Municipal Council" means a City or Town Municipal Council established under the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007;
7. (g) "Political Party" in relation to a councillor means a Political Party recognized by the Election Commission of India as a National Party or a State Party in the State of Mizoram under the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, and to which he belongs for the purpose of sub-section (1) of section 3.
8. (h) "State Election Commissioner" means the State Election Commissioner appointed by the Governor under article 243K of the Constitution of India read with section 345 of the Mizoram Municipalities Act, 2007;