What is the term of office for members of District Councils?
The elected members of the District Council hold office for a term of five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of the Council after the general elections, unless the District Council is dissolved sooner under the provisions of the Sixth Schedule. Nominated members hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The term of office may be extended by the Governor under certain circumstances, like during a Proclamation of Emergency or when holding elections is deemed impracticable.