The mayor serves as the ceremonial head of a municipal corporation, while the municipal commissioner is responsible for day-to-day administration. In Class 6 Social Science Chapter 12: Grassroots Democracy – Part 3: Local Government in Urban Areas, students understand how these officials coordinate to implement government policies at the city level. Multiple-choice questions may focus on their roles, responsibilities and the difference between their powers in urban governance.
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Citizens electing representatives in a municipal corporation is an example of participatory democracy in urban areas.