Organizational Structure
Grama Panchayat Administration
Leadership, Administrative Structure & Key Administrative Officers
Grama Panchayat Leadership
President
The President is the chief administrative authority of the Panchayat, leading its development activities and administrative procedures.
Vice President
Provides support in administrative activities. The Vice President assumes administrative duties in the absence of the President.
Standing Committees
Standing Committees oversee and control development, finance, welfare, health, and educational activities within the Panchayat.
Finance Standing Committee
Controls the income and expenditure of the Panchayat.
Development Standing Committee
Implements Panchayat development projects, focusing on public welfare and infrastructure development.
Welfare Standing Committee
Implements public welfare schemes, aiming for social security and welfare activities.
Health and Education Standing Committee
Regulates and manages health and educational activities.
Other Sub-committees
Committees formed for activities in specific sectors to assist with various schemes and projects.
Administrative & Office Staff
Panchayat Secretary
The principal administrative officer who oversees overall governance and administration of the Panchayat.
Assistant Secretary
Assists in the administrative and office operations of the Panchayat. Acts as the Member Secretary of Kudumbashree and coordinator for various welfare projects, while also carrying out the execution of Scheduled Caste (SC) development projects.
Junior Superintendent
Supervises the daily office operations of the Panchayat. Coordinates file procedures, office section operations, and directs/controls staff activities.
Accountant
Manages the financial transactions and accounts of the Panchayat. Prepares and maintains income and expenditure statements, while organizing budget, tax, and financial records.
Senior Clerk
Supervises office records and administrative procedures, coordinates the functioning of various office sections, and manages the verification and processing of key files.
Clerk
Handles files and records within the Panchayat. Manages tax collection, applications, and office registers while carrying out ward-level duties and services.
Office Attendant
Assists in daily office operations, handles file/document distribution, manages office arrangements, and provides general administrative support.
Summary of Key Components
Grama Sabha
The general body meeting of the citizens in the Panchayat. It discusses and suggests decisions on development projects, public needs, and welfare activities.
Grama Panchayat Committee
The governing body consisting of elected representatives that controls the development and administrative matters of the Panchayat.
President & Vice President
The primary administrative leaders of the Panchayat who guide and lead administrative procedures.
Standing Committees
Special committees dedicated to specific sectors such as development, finance, health, education, and welfare.
Panchayat Secretary
The chief executive officer of the Panchayat who coordinates office operations, file processing, and general administration.
