alleryWho appoints the Municipal Commissioner of a corporation?
AThe city's citizens
BThe elected Mayor
CThe State Government
DThe Chief Justice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The State Government
1. The commissioner is the chief executive officer.
2. The post is filled by the State Government, usually an IAS officer.
3. Citizens and the mayor do not appoint the commissioner.
_Source: Wikipedia, Municipal corporation (India), Appointed Functionaries_
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