SECTION 198

(1) Where any obstacle or distance renders communication between the headquarters and part of the council difficult, dangerous or momentarily impossible, a position of special deputy mayor may be instituted through a reasoned council board resolution submitted to the representative of the State for prior approval. (2) The special deputy mayor provided for in sub-section 1 above shall be elected from among councillors resident in that part of the council. (3) The special deputy mayor; - shall perform the duties of civil status registration officer; - may be responsible for implementing the policing laws and regulations in that part of the council. (4) The duties of the special deputy mayor shall cease once the situation becomes normal. Such cessation shall be established by a council board deliberation.