The BBMP represents the third level of government, (the Central and State Governments being the first two levels) and is run by a city council that comprises of corporators (or elected representatives) with one corporator representing each ward of the city. Elections to the council are held once every 5 years, with results being decided by popular vote. Members contesting elections to council typically represent one or more of the state's political parties though they may also be independent (Similar to the MLAs for State or MPs for Central elections). A mayor and deputy mayor of the council are also elected for a period of 1 year, though not by popular vote. While the mayor heads the corporation in the legislative side, the executive powers are entirely exercised by the commissioner. This is a legacy of colonial times – when councillors were Indian nationalists whose power the Government limited by vesting executive authority with the commissioner – a career bureaucrat and government employee. Election in Bangalore has now been overdue for more than 2 years in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. However, in the absence of an elected body, the BBMP is at present run by an Administrator -- The Commissioner, who is appointed by the State Government. The current Administrator is Mr. Bharatlal Meena, an IAS officer.