Structure of Institution
🏛️ Institutional Structure
Administrative system of the Grama Panchayat and responsibilities of its various components
President
The President is the chief administrative authority of the Panchayat. The President provides leadership for development activities and administrative procedures and ensures coordination of various schemes and programmes.
Vice President
Assists the President in administrative activities and assumes responsibility for carrying out administrative duties in the absence of the President.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees oversee and coordinate activities in important areas such as development, finance, health, education and welfare.
Development Standing Committee
Implements Panchayat development projects and works towards public welfare and the development of basic infrastructure.
Finance Standing Committee
Responsible for managing the income and expenditure of the Panchayat. It handles budgeting, financial control and financial supervision.
Health & Education Standing Committee
Coordinates and supervises activities related to the health and education sectors.
Welfare Standing Committee
Implements public welfare programmes and promotes social security and various welfare activities.
Sub-Committees
Committees formed for specific areas of activity. They provide support and guidance for the implementation of various programmes and projects.
Panchayat Secretary
The Secretary is the principal administrative officer of the Panchayat. The Secretary coordinates office activities, file procedures and administrative functions.
Assistant Secretary
Assists in administrative and office activities. Also serves as the Member Secretary of Kudumbashree and coordinates various welfare schemes.
Junior Superintendent/Head Clerk
Supervises day-to-day office activities and coordinates file procedures and the functioning of various office sections.
Accountant
Manages the financial transactions and accounts of the Panchayat. Maintains budget, tax and income-expenditure records.
Senior Clerk
Supervises office records and administrative procedures. Undertakes scrutiny of important files and coordinates various office sections.
Clerk
Handles files, records, tax collection, applications and various office registers.
Office Attendant
Performs day-to-day support duties such as transferring documents, maintaining office arrangements and providing general assistance.
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