Resignation of Councillor :— (1) A Councillor not being the Chairperson or Vice

Chairperson, may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed —

1. (a) ifheis an elected Councillor, to the Chairperson who shall place the letter or resignation before the Municipality at its next meeting of which notice shall be given to the Councillor; and
2. (b) if he is a nominated Councillor, to the State Government.

1. (2) On the resignation being accepted—
   • (a) by the Municipality, in the case of an elected Councillor; and
   • (b) by the State Government, in the case of a nominated Councillor, the Councillor shall cease to hold office with effect from the succeeding date of such acceptance: Provided that the Councillor may, at any time before the acceptance of the resignation, withdraw the same by writing under his hand.]