Dhaka City

Dhaka City Corporation (DCC) is a self-governing corporation that is associated with the task of running the affairs of the city. The incorporated area is divided into several wards. Each ward has an elected ward commissioner. The mayor of the city is elected by popular vote every five years.
The area of the City Corporation at present is about 360 Sq. KMs. And population within the Corporation area according to 1991 census was 33,97,187. The area of Dhaka Metropolitan City is nearly 1530 Sq. KMs and an estimated population of 9.3 million live in this city.[1

Functions of Ward Commissioners

The Functions of Ward Commissioners have not been defined anywhere in the Ordinance. But by executive orders and by conventions, they perform some functions depending on the initiatives and effectiveness of the Ward Commissioners. DCC presently has 90 directly elected Ward Commissioners and 30 Women Commissioners for 30 reserved seats. Energetic Ward Commissioners can play an effective role for the interest of their wards. They are authorized to attend DCC and Standing Committee meetings. They can formulate development plans relating to their wards with assistance from the staff of the Zonal Executive Office and submit it for inclusion in DCC's development program. They are authorized sign the monthly salary bills of conservancy staff. Maintenance materials and spare parts required for street lighting of the ward are issued with their approval. The involvement of the Ward Commissioners in monitoring the delivery of a number of Ward level services, as mentioned earlier, highlights the role of the Ward Commissioners, both as a decision- maker and implementation of the city management.
 

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