Under the Provisions of Bombay Provincial Municipal
Corporation Act, 1949, Section - 4, the powers have been vested in
three Distinct Statutory Authorities:
The General Board is the supreme body of the
Corporation constituted by elected members from each wards. Three
members are elected from each ward for the term of 5 years. The 17
wards makes a total of 51 councilors. One third of the seats are reserved
for ladies.
The Standing Committee is one of the most important
committees. It has the powers to sanction and award major works. It
is also vested with financial powers.
