Can the term of office of members of District Councils be extended?
Yes, the term of office of members of District Councils can be extended by the Governor under certain circumstances. While a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation or if circumstances exist which, in the opinion of the Governor, render the holding of elections impracticable, the term may be extended for a period not exceeding one year at a time. However, the extension should not go beyond a period of six months after the Proclamation of Emergency has ceased to operate.