Miri City Council
| Miri City Council Majlis Bandaraya Miri | |
|---|---|
| Local Authorities Ordinance 1996 | |
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| Type | |
| Type |
Local authority of the Miri City |
| History | |
| Founded | 20 May 2005 |
| Leadership | |
Mayor |
Lawrence Lai Yew Son |
| Motto | |
|
Maju Bersama Masyarakat (Progress with the society) | |
| Meeting place | |
| Miri City Council, Jalan Raja, Miri, Sarawak | |
| Website | |
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www | |
| Footnotes | |
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Miri Municipal Board (1933-1955) Miri Urban District Council (1956-1960) Miri District Council (1961-1980) Miri Municipal Council (6 November 1981 to 19 May 2005) | |
Miri City Council (MBM; Malay: Majlis Bandaraya Miri) is a local authority which administers the city of Miri in Sarawak, Malaysia. The agency is under the purview of Sarawak Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.[1]
History
Miri Municipal Board
Miri Municipal Board was established following the enactment of Municipal Order M-7 in 1933, during the period of Kingdom of Sarawak. Residen from the 4th division of Sarawak became the chairman of the board. Municipal officer and several community leaders also became members of the board. The operation of the Board was interrupted during Japanese Occupation of Sarawak from 1941 to 1945.[2]
Miri Urban District Council (MUDC)
On 1 January 1956, Miri Municipal Board was reconstituted to become Miri Urban District Council so that the council will be able to manage financial and internal affairs itself. The Council consisted of 17 nominated members.[2]
Miri District Council (MDC)
In December 1960, Council's general election was held for the first time in Miri. The elected Council members were consolidated under Local Authority (Miri District Council) Order 1960. The new Council started its operation on 9 January 1961. The new Council was able to extend its jurisdiction to Miri sub-district. There were 18 members in the Council. Advisers of the Council include Divisional Engineer, the Superintendent of Lands and Surveys, the Divisional Medical Officer, the Divisional Education Officer and the Superintendent of Police. After the second Council general election in mid-1963, the jurisdiction of the Council covers 337 square miles (872.8 km2) with a population of 24,049 in 1960.[2]
Miri Municipal Council (MMC)
MDC was restructured to Miri Municipal Council (MMC) in 1981 and new Councillors were sworn in on 6 November 1981. MMC had a Chairman, Deputy Chairman, and 24 Councillors. All of them were nominated members.[2]
Miri City Council
Miri Municipal Council was upgraded to Miri City Council when Miri was granted city status on 20 May 2005.[3]
Purpose
The purpose of this council is to upkeep infrastructure, public amenities, and facilities. Besides, this council also functions to ensure an orderly construction of buildings, safeguard public health, and beautifying the environment.[1]
Administration
Miri City Council currently administers an area of 997.43 km2 in Miri City.[3]
Mayor of Miri (Datuk Bandar)
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cr. Dato Wee Han Wen | 20 May 2005 | 22 January 2010 |
| 2. | Lawrence Lai Yew Son | 23 January 2010 | present |
References
- 1 2 "Our profile". Official Website of Miri City Council. Official Website of Miri City Council. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Background". Official Website of Miri City Council. Official Website of Miri City Council. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
- 1 2 "Miri Council ... in Brief". Official Website of Miri City Council. Official Website of Miri City Council. 4 September 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2014.