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Institutional Structure

Grama Panchayat Institutional Structure

President - Vice President
👑 President
Head of Administration
The President is the chief administrative head of the Panchayat and provides leadership for its development activities and administrative functions.
🤝 Vice President
Deputy Head of Administration
The Vice President assists in administrative functions and performs the administrative duties of the Panchayat in the absence of the President.
Standing Committees
💰 Finance Standing Committee
Standing Committee
The Finance Standing Committee oversees the revenue and expenditure of the Panchayat.
🏗️ Development Standing Committee
Standing Committee
The committee oversees the implementation of the Panchayat’s development projects, with a focus on public welfare and infrastructure development.
🏥 Health & Education Standing Committee
Standing Committee
The committee oversees the Panchayat’s health and education activities.
❤️ Welfare Standing Committee
Standing Committee
The committee implements the Panchayat’s public welfare programmes, with a focus on social security and welfare activities.
📌 Other Sub-Committees
Sub-Committees
These committees are formed for activities in specific areas and provide support for various programmes.
Administrative Wing
💼 Secretary
Chief Administrative Officer
Provides leadership for the legal and technical functioning of the Panchayat.

  • 🔹 Coordinates office operations, file processing, and administrative functions.

  • 🔹 Also undertakes responsibilities for the implementation of various programmes.

💼 Assistant Secretary
Administrative Functions
Assists in the Panchayat’s administrative and office functions.

  • 🔹 Serves as the Member Secretary of Kudumbashree and coordinates various welfare programmes.

  • 🔹 Also undertakes responsibilities for implementing Scheduled Caste development programmes.

👔 Head Clerk
Office Supervision
The Head Clerk supervises the day-to-day office operations of the Panchayat.

  • 🔹 Coordinates file processing and the functioning of various office sections.

  • 🔹 Supervises and monitors the work of employees.

📊 Accountant
Finance Section
The Accountant is responsible for managing the Panchayat’s financial transactions and accounts.

  • 🔹 Prepares and maintains income and expenditure accounts.

  • 🔹 Maintains and organizes budget, tax, and financial records.

📂 Senior Clerk
Senior Clerical Section
The Senior Clerk supervises office records and administrative procedures.

  • 🔹 Coordinates the functioning of various office sections.

  • 🔹 Reviews and oversees the processing of important files.

📝 Clerk
Junior Clerical Section
The Clerk handles files and records of the Panchayat.

  • 🔹 Handles tax collection, applications, and office registers.

  • 🔹 Carries out ward-based responsibilities and service activities.

🏃 Office Attendant
General Office Support
Assists with the day-to-day office operations of the Panchayat.

  • 🔹 Carries out tasks such as transferring documents and maintaining office arrangements.

  • 🔹 Ensures the proper distribution of incoming and outgoing letters, notices, and other official mail.

🧹 Part-Time Sweeper
Office Maintenance
Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Panchayat office building and its premises.

  • 🔹 Cleans and maintains the office and associated rooms on a daily basis.

  • 🔹 Helps maintain a clean and healthy office environment for the public.

Core Components
👥 1. Grama Sabha
The Grama Sabha is the general assembly of the people of the Panchayat. It discusses development projects, public needs, and welfare activities and makes recommendations.
🏛️ 2. Grama Panchayat Committee
The Grama Panchayat Committee is the governing body comprising elected representatives. It oversees the development and administrative affairs of the Panchayat.
👤 3. President & Vice President
The President and Vice President are the principal administrative leaders of the Panchayat and provide leadership for its administrative functions.
🗂️ 4. Standing Committees
These are specialized committees working in areas such as development, finance, health and education, and welfare.
⭐ 5. Panchayat Secretary
The Secretary is the principal administrative officer of the Panchayat and coordinates office operations, file processing, and administrative functions.