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. 

The 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 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. 
• Registaration 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. 

The 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.