[5] The decision was taken by the cabinet of Nepal after modifications in the report proposed by the Local Level Restructuring Commission.
[7] According to the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development the new bodies were to be called "rural municipality" and not "village council" which was the literal translation of the word "gaunpalika".
[8] As defined by Part 17 of the Constitution of Nepal, the rural municipalities are governed by a village executive headed by a chairperson.
[9] Part 18 of the Constitution of Nepal states that the Village Assembly hold all legislative powers of the rural municipality.
[10] Part 17 also includes provisions for a Judicial Committee which is headed by the deputy chairperson and consists of two other members elected by the Village Assembly among themselves.