Organizational Structure
Organizational Structure of Grama Panchayat
President:
The chief executive/head of the panchayat. Leads development activities and administrative measures.
Vice President
Provides support in administrative activities and discharges administrative duties in the absence of the President.
Standing Committees:
Committees that control development, finance, health, and education.
Development Standing Committee: Implements development projects. Aims at public welfare and infrastructure development.
Finance Standing Committee: Controls the revenue and expenditure of the panchayat.
Health and Education Standing Committee: Oversees health and educational activities.
Welfare Standing Committee: Implements public welfare schemes. Focuses on social security and welfare activities.
Other Sub-Committees
Formed for activities in specific sectors to provide support for various projects.
Administrative & Office Staff
Panchayat Secretary: The chief administrative officer of the panchayat. Coordinates office operations, file processing, and general administration.
Assistant Secretary: Assists in administrative and office operations. Coordinates Kudumbashree, welfare schemes, and manages Scheduled Caste (SC) development projects.
Head Clerk: Handles daily office functions, file processing, and employee supervision.
Head Accountant: Manages financial transactions, income-expenditure accounts, budget preparation, tax matters, and financial records.
Senior Clerk: Coordinates office records, administrative procedures, section operations, and file verification.
Clerk: Handles files and records. Manages tax collection, applications, office registers, and ward-level services.
Office Attendant: Provides support for office operations, document dispatch, and general office maintenance.
Summary of Key Components
Grama Sabha: The general assembly of residents in the panchayat. Discusses development plans and public requirements to submit proposals.
Grama Panchayat Committee: The governing body consisting of elected representatives.
President & Vice President: Key political leaders of the panchayat who guide administrative actions.
Standing Committees: Operate across development, finance, health, and welfare sectors.
Panchayat Secretary: The chief administrative officer who coordinates office operations, file proceedings, and governance.