Organizational Structure

Organizational Structure of Grama Panchayat
Grama Panchayat 
President

The President is the chief executive authority of the Panchayat. Leads the development activities and administrative procedures of the Panchayat.

Vice President

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

Standing Committees

Committees that control and oversee development, finance, health, and education activities in the Panchayat.

Development Standing Committee

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

Finance Standing Committee

The committee responsible for regulating and managing the income and expenditure of the Panchayat.

Health & Education Standing Committee

The committee responsible for overseeing health and educational activities.

Welfare Standing Committee

Implements public welfare schemes. Focuses on social security and welfare activities.

Other Sub-committees

Committees formed for activities in specific sectors. Provides support to various schemes and projects.

Panchayat Secretary 
Chief Administrative Officer of the Panchayat. Coordinates office operations and administrative execution.
Assistant Secretary

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

Junior Superintendent

Supervises the day-to-day office operations of the Panchayat. Coordinates file procedures and functions of office sections. Exercises supervision and control over staff activities.

Accountant

Manages the financial transactions and accounts of the Panchayat. Prepares and maintains income-expenditure statements. Manages budget, taxation, and financial records.

Clerk

Handles files and records in the Panchayat. Manages tax collection, applications, and office registers. Executes ward-level responsibilities and service activities.

Senior Clerk

Supervises office records and administrative procedures. Coordinates activities across various office sections. Oversees scrutiny and processing of key files.

Office Attendant

Assists in the daily operational tasks of the Panchayat office. Handles dispatch/movement of records, office arrangements, and general support activities.

Job Descriptions of Key Components
1. Grama Sabha

The general body assembly of the residents in the Panchayat. Discusses and proposes decisions on development projects, public needs, and welfare activities.

2. Grama Panchayat Committee

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

3. President & Vice President

The key administrative leaders of the Panchayat. Provide leadership for administrative actions and decisions.

4. Standing Committees

Specialized committees operating in sectors like Development, Finance, Health & Education, and Welfare.

5. Panchayat Secretary

The principal administrative officer of the Panchayat. Coordinates office operations, file processing, and administrative execution.