The Authority is a corporate body with perpetual succession and may sue and be sued in its corporate name and do, enjoy or suffer anything that may be done, enjoyed or suffered by a body corporate.
The Authority is the governing body of the Capital City and administers Capital City on behalf of the central government subject to this Act.
Any enactment that applies to a district shall, subject to this Act and with the necessary modifications, apply to the Authority

The Lord Mayor is the political head of the Capital City presides over all meetings of the Authority, performs ceremonial and civic functions, he also hosts foreign and local dignitaries, heads the Authority in developing strategies and programmes for the development of the Capital City.
Monitor the administration of the Capital City, provide guidance to the division administrations; and represent the Capital City on the Metropolitan Authority.
The Lord Mayor in the performance of his or her functions, is answerable to the Authority and the Minister.
The Deputy Lord Mayor assists the Lord Mayor in the performance of his or her functions and otherwise deputise for the Lord Mayor in his or her absence.