Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. History of the evolution of local self government in India with a reference to Orissa. 3. Urbanization in Orissa. 4. Office of the Municipal Chairman in Orissa. 5. Relationship of the chairman with the important municipal functionaries. 6. Powers and functions of the chairman of the municipality in Orissa. 7. Urban development in Orissa: a study of the role of municipal chairman. 8. Chairman and municipal finance. 9. Critical appraisal and suggestions. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.