Functions of corporation: 

The functions of corporation may be broadly classified into 3 groups :

1. General functions 

2. Compulsory functions 

3. Optional functions

1. General functions: The 1976 Act stipulates certain general functions to the corporation. These functions are routine in nature. Management of administration of the corporation Preparation of budget Seek approval of budget.

2. Compulsory Functions: The corporation is duty-bound to perform certain functions designated as compulsory. Following are the compulsory functions of corporation. Construction and conservation of public roads and streets.

• Providing electricity to public roads, streets and markets 
• Making arrangements for conservancy, drainage and removal of garbage. 
• Providing of safe drinking water and water for other purposes. 
• Naming and numbering of roads. 
• Construction and maintenance of pubic markets. 
• Prevent diseases through effective public health system
• Control over construction of buildings through effective clearance system. 
• Prevent adulteration of food products , milk and pharmaceuticals. 
• Registration and maintenance of birth and death records. 
• Establishment and maintenance of primary schools. 
• Planting and conservation of saplings 
• Construction and maintenance of public gardens and playgrounds. 
• Construction and maintenance of burial grounds. 
• Protection of public property and public monuments.

3. Optional functions: Optional functions are discretionary in nature. They can be undertaken only if the time and money permits. Following are the optional functions of the corporations.

• Establishment of an efficient transport system. 
• Establish associations for the welfare of orphans and the destitute. 
• Establishment and maintenance of child welfare centers. 
• Construction and conservation of swimming pools and bathing Ghats. 
• Conduct surveys of land and buildings 
• Construction and maintenance of museums, art galleries, and gardens with district plants. Establishment and 
• maintenance of hospitals for animals 
• Raise money for providing relief during natural calamities such as earthquake, drought, etc., 
• Improve slums by developing them. 
• Construct houses for the poor, homeless and the destitute. 
• Construction and maintenance of water troughs for animals. 
• Support environment conservation programmes through planting trees etc.