Organizational Structure
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE GRAMA PANCHAYAT
| GRAM PANCHAYAT |
1. Elected Representatives
President The President is the elected head and principal administrative leader of the Panchayat. The President provides leadership for development activities and administrative affairs. |
Vice President The Vice President assists the President in administrative activities and performs the duties of the President in the absence of the President, as provided by law. |
2. Standing Committees
Standing Committees function to plan, coordinate and oversee activities in different sectors of the Panchayat.
Standing Committee | Main Responsibility |
Development Standing Committee | Implements development projects, with emphasis on public welfare and basic infrastructure development. |
Finance Standing Committee | Oversees and controls the revenue and expenditure of the Panchayat. |
Health & Education Standing Committee | Oversees activities relating to health and education. |
Welfare Standing Committee | Implements welfare schemes and focuses on social security and welfare activities. |
Other Sub-Committees | Committees constituted for specific areas of activity and to support implementation of various projects. |
3. Panchayat Administrative System
Panchayat Secretary The Secretary is the principal administrative officer of the Panchayat. The Secretary coordinates office activities, file processing and administrative functions. |
3.1 Assistant Secretary Assists in the administrative and office functions of the Panchayat. Serves as the Member Secretary of Kudumbashree and coordinates various welfare schemes. Also undertakes implementation responsibilities relating to Scheduled Caste development programmes. |
3.2 Junior Superintendent Supervises day-to-day office activities, coordinates file processing and office sections, and provides supervision and control over staff. |
3.3 Accountant Manages financial transactions and accounts. Prepares and maintains income and expenditure accounts and organizes budget, tax and other financial records. |
3.4 Clerk Handles files and records, tax collection, applications and office registers, and performs ward-based duties and service-related activities. |
3.5 Senior Clerk Supervises office records and administrative procedures, coordinates office sections, and handles scrutiny and processing of important files. |
3.6 Office Attendant Provides assistance for day-to-day office activities, including carrying records, maintaining office arrangements and providing general support. |
4. Major Components – At a Glance
No. | Component | Brief Description |
01 | Grama Sabha | The general assembly of the people of the Panchayat. It discusses development projects, public needs and welfare activities and makes recommendations. |
02 | Grama Panchayat Committee | The governing body consisting of elected representatives. It controls the development and administrative affairs of the Panchayat. |
03 | President & Vice President | The principal elected leaders of the Panchayat who provide leadership for its administrative functions. |
04 | Standing Committees | Special committees functioning in areas such as development, finance, health and education, and welfare. |
05 | Panchayat Secretary | The principal administrative officer who coordinates office activities, file processing and administrative functions. |
