Ward Committee

The Greater Chennai Corporation consists of 15 Zones, Each Zone have a Ward Committee the Councillors of respective zones shall be the members, they will elect one among them as the Chairman of Ward Committee. The tenure of the Members as well as Chairman of all the Committees shall be 5 years from the date of election. The Ward Committee shall pass resolution and send to Council meeting for approval.

Standing Committee

As per the C.C.M.C. Act (1919) 6 standing Committees were constituted for efficient performance and functions of the Corporation.

All these Committees are functioning at Head Office, Ripon Buildings. The Standing Committees are;

1. Taxation and Finance Committee
2. Works Committee
3. Health and Family Welfare Committee
4. Town Planning Committee
5. Education (Parks and Play fields) Committee.
6. Accounts and Audit Committee.

Every Standing Committee shall consist of 15 members, They are elected by the Councillors in meeting specially convened for that purpose and the Chairman of each Standing Committee shall be elected from among the members of such Committee. The Standing Committee is convened for meeting every month, and pass Resolution and send to Council for Approval.