Who is known as the "first citizen' of the city? Give reason.
The Mayor's office combines a functional role of chairing the Corporation meeting with a ceremonial role associated with being the city's First Citizen. Under the revised Municipal Corporation Act of 1888, the Mayor appoints a Deputy Mayor. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor are appointed for a five year tenure. Final answer The mayor has a tenure for five years. Being the 'first citizen', he also tends to choose a deputy to work with him for the same tenure.