Recently appointed CEO’s will need to form proper communication channels with those involved in the smart city project under their care. As only 20 percent of the funding available will be used for the smart city product, solution, and service component; the need to fund smart city projects thru the aid of service providers is favored by experts. Property in India will benefit from being located in a smart city yet the funding provided to the city council may be inadequate for the building, operation, maintenance and support of a smart city.