Section 17 in Bihar Urban Local Body (Community Participation) Rules, 2013
17. Functions of the Ward Committee.
- The Ward Committee shall discharge the following functions, namely:-(a)provide assistance in solid waste management in the Ward;(b)supervision of sanitation work in the Ward;(c)provide assistance for the preparation of the development scheme for the Ward:(d)encourage harmony and unity among various groups of people in the Ward;(e)mobilize voluntary labour and donation by way of goods or money for social welfare programs;(f)provide assistance in the implementation of development schemes relating to the Ward;(g)provide assistance for identification of beneficiaries for the Implementation of development and welfare schemes;(h)encourage art and cultural activities and activities of sports and games;(i)ensure people's participation in the voluntary activities necessary for successful implementation of the developmental activities of the municipality;(j)assist in the timely collection of taxes, fees and other sums due to the municipality;(k)maintenance of parks in the Ward;(l)maintenance of street lighting in the Ward;(m)assist the Municipality in realising the yearly collection targets set by municipality for each Ward;(n)perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the municipality.
