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Organizational Structure of Grama Panchayat

Grama Panchayat

President

The President is the chief executive authority of the Panchayat. Provides leadership for the development activities and administrative procedures of the Panchayat.

Vice President

Assists in administrative activities. Executes administrative duties in the absence of the President.

Standing Committees

Standing committees are bodies that control the development, finance, health, and education activities of the Panchayat.

Development Standing Committee

Implements development projects of the Panchayat. Aims at public welfare and infrastructure development.

Finance Standing Committee

The Finance Standing Committee is responsible for controlling the revenue and expenditure of the Panchayat.

Health & Education Standing Committee

The committee responsible for supervising health and educational activities.

Welfare Standing Committee

The committee that implements public welfare schemes.
Aims at social security and welfare activities.

Other Sub-Committees

Committees formed for activities in specialized sectors.
Provides assistance to various schemes.

Panchayat Secretary

Assistant Secretary

Assists in administrative and office functions of the Panchayat.
Functions as the Member Secretary of Kudumbashree and coordinator for various welfare schemes.
Also holds execution responsibilities for Scheduled Caste development programs.

Head Clerk

The official supervising the day-to-day office operations of the Panchayat. Coordinates file procedures and activities across office sections.
Provides supervision and control over staff activities.

Accountant

The official who manages financial transactions and accounts of the Panchayat.
Prepares and maintains revenue and expenditure statements.
Manages budget, tax, and financial records.

Clerk

Staff member handling files and records in the Panchayat.
Manages tax collection, applications, and office registers.
Performs ward-level duties and service delivery operations.

Senior Clerk

Staff member overseeing office records and administrative proceedings.
Coordinates operations across various office sections.
Supervises inspection and processing of key files.

Office Attendant

Assists in the daily routine office operations of the Panchayat.
Performs tasks such as document dispatch and office setup maintenance.
Provides support for general office assistance work.

Brief Overview of Key Components

1. Grama Sabha

The general body assembly of the residents of the Panchayat. Discusses development projects, public demands, and welfare activities to suggest decisions.

2. Grama Panchayat Committee

The governing body consisting of elected representatives. Controls the development and administrative affairs of the Panchayat.

3. President & Vice President

The primary administrative leaders of the Panchayat. Lead executive actions and governance.

4. Standing Committees

Specialized committees operating in key domains including development, finance, health, education, and welfare.

5. Panchayat Secretary

The chief executive officer of the Panchayat. Coordinates office operations, file procedures, and administrative execution.