Various changes to the BBMP’s structure was incorporated in the new Act. The BBMP Act increased the term length for the mayor and the deputy mayor to 30-months from the previous 12-months provisions. It also increased the number of zones from 8 to 15. All 15 zones would be headed by a "zonal commissioner" who reports to the BBMP’s chief commissioner. The Act also forms "constituency consultative committees" (headed by the local MLA, consisting of councillors and resident association members) and "zonal committees" to monitor the implementation of projects and address public grievances.