Fixation of cadre strength

(1) The Director shall fix the cadre strength for all municipalities taking into consideration the financial position of the municipalities and municipal services to be rendered by the municipality to the public, other local conditions and such norms as may be prescribed from time to time: Provided that the total expenditure on the establishment of the municipality shall not exceed forty-five percent of the total income of a year in a municipality. (2) The cadre strength fixed under sub-section (1) shall be reviewed once in every five years. (3) All appointments in a municipality shall be made subject to the cadre strength of posts fixed under this section. (4) Subject to the provisions of Sub-section (1) the Director may, on the request of the Commissioner and based on any resolution made in this behalf by the council, by an order permit the Council to make any appointment in variation to the cadre strength fixed subject to such conditions as may be specified in the said order. (5) Notwithstanding the cadre strength fixed by the Director under sub-section (1), the Council may, with the prior approval of the Government, appoint any person on a contract basis for a particular purpose and for a particular period.