Section 19 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883
- (1)A district board or local board may elect one of its members to be vicechairman.
- (2)A vice-chairman so elected shall hold office for such term as the board may, by rule, fix.
Summary
- A district board or a local board can choose to elect one of its own members to serve as the vice-chairman of that board.
- The term of office for an elected vice-chairman is not defined as a fixed number of years in the text of this provision.
- The term of office for the vice-chairman is decided and fixed by the board itself through its own local rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who can be elected as a vice-chairman of a board?
Only a person who is already a member of that specific district board or local board can be elected as its vice-chairman.
2. How long does a vice-chairman hold office?
The vice-chairman holds office for whatever term the board itself decides to fix using its own rules.
3. Can a local board elect its own vice-chairman, or is that only for district boards?
Both district boards and local boards have the power to elect one of their members as a vice-chairman under this provision.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, who is eligible to be elected as the vice-chairman of a district or local board?
Q2.Under Section 19 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, what determines the term of office for an elected vice-chairman?
Q3.Under Section 19 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, which bodies are authorized to elect a vice-chairman?
Q4.Under Section 19 of The Punjab District Boards Act, 1883, does the Local Government directly fix the term of office for the vice-chairman in the text of this specific provision?