1. city corporation on mahanagara palikes are constituted as per Karnataka municipal corporation act of 1976
2. more than 2lakhs populations and an income of more than Rs. 1 crore
3. the number of corporation should not generally be less than 30
4. Certain seats are reserved for SC/ ST. Backward classes & women
5. the MLA’s MLC’s & MP’s representing that area can also attend the meetings o corporation council & vote.
6. The term of corporation is 5 years
7. The mayor and deputy mayor are the leaders of the corporation
8. The commissioner is the real executive of city corporation
9. The assists the mayor in preparing the budget and also in the executive functions of the corporation.