(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in section 327, the Government may appoint a Municipal Commissioner for any¹[city municipal area].

(2) On the appointment of a Municipal Commissioner, the appointment of Chief Officer, if any, shall forthwith terminate.

(3) The Government may, at the time, discontinue the appointment of a Municipal Commissioner for any¹[municipal area] for which such appointment has been made.

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1. Substituted by Act 36 of 1994 w.e.f. 1.6.1994.