Generally it does the three types of functions-
(a) Compulsory functions or
(b) Agency or discretionary functions
(c) Special functions.
(a) Compulsory Functions:
1. Cleanliness, electricity supply, removal of rubbish, sprinkling of water, supply of clean water, arrangement of public electricity (road lights), disposal of waste, demolishing of dangerous buildings, control normal business, maintenance of city properties.
2. Fire brigade and security against fire. ,
3. Public toilets, construction of dams and their maintenance.
4. Registration of birth and death and arrangement of funeral places.
5. Naming routes, numbering houses, vaccination, population control and family welfare, arrangement for markets, fairs, markets, publication of annual surveys.
(b) Discretionary Functions:
1. Acquisition of land
2. Economic development and social justice
3. Implementation of state government plans ‘
4. Maintenance of public parks, gardens, libraries, zoos, buildings, roads, etc.
5. Houses for the poor
6. Plantation of trees on roadsides
7. Housing facility for corporation employees
8. Disposal of garbage, etc.
9. Public health and child welfare
10.Contributions for relief from natural calamities
11.Public receptions, festivals, exhibitions, etc. within corporation limits
12.Supply of milk and other goods in times of their short supply
13.Labour Welfare Centres and other facilities for corporation employees
14.Government dispensaries and maintenance of ambulance
15.Housing and other facilities for the handicapped, orphans and the helpless and provision of maternity centres.
(c) Special Functions:
1. Medical aid and other facilities for fatal diseases and check their spread.
2. Disaster management and help during famine and scarcity.
3. Financial resources of tax on annual rent on lands and buildings, octroi on goods and animals, professional and service tax but the state government can ask to suspend either of them. Special taxes as ordered by the state government for the whole of or a part of corporation area tax on vehicles, tax on pet dogs and other animals, tax on electricity, sanitaiy tax, public toilets, water supply, etc.
Nagar Parishad (City Council) : It is the second unit of urban self-administration. The State Government can organise Nagar Parishad in cities with population between (1-5 lakhs). It is a legal body which has eternal right and common seal. It can sell and purchase property on its name. It can file a suit on others and other can file suit on them.
At present in Rajasthan, approx 34 Nagar Parishads are working. They are at Kishangarh, Beawar, Alwar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Doongerpur, Churn, Dholpur, Shri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jallore, Jhalwar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Siker, Karauli, Sirohi, Tonk, Badmer, Banswara, Baran, Bundi, Pratapgarh, Dausa, Makrana, Gangapur, Hindaun, Bhiwadi, Balotara, and Sujangarh.
It has one elected council. It is divided into wards. According to population, elected member from the ward is called Parishad. The number of wards is fixed from time to time by issuing notices. Parishads are elected directly by the people through adult franchise by secret Ballot. Elected members of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly from that area are also the members of Parishad.
Provision for reservation are implemented for all places as per Nagar Nigam rules. City Council can form some committees which can be permanent or temporary. Chairman and Deputy Chairman: They have different kinds of functionaries of city council is called Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively. They are elected by the elected Parishads of Nagar Parishad among themselves. Their tenure is of 5 years. In case of death, resignation, non-confidence motion, the vacant post is filled for rest of the period, by again electing president or vice president by the elected members themselves.
The Chairman presides the meeting of the Nagar Parishad and keeps control over Executive officer, Commissioners and subordinate.
Functions of City Council or Nagar Parishad or Municipal Council under Rajasthan Municipal Amendment Act, 1994 are as follows:
1. Development programmes related to city development.
2. Regulations of use of land and construction of buildings.
3. Construction and maintenance of roads, flyovers, etc.
4. Economic and social development.
5. Public health and cleanliness.
6. Distribution of water for domestic, industrial and commercial use.
7. Registration of birth and death.
8. Conservation of environment.
9. Electrification of street and road lights.
10.Other functions as alleviation of poverty, promotion schemes of cultural and educational programmes, welfare of the old, handicapped, helpless, etc. management of veterinary homes, butcher houses, parking places, bus stands, etc.
