Administrative System
The administrative system of a Grama Panchayat mainly consists of the following components:
1. Elected Representatives
Panchayat President
Head of the Panchayat.
Leader of the governing body.
Vice President
Assists the President.
Takes charge in the absence of the President.
Ward Members (Councillor)
Representatives elected by the people from each ward.
Participate in the decisions of the Panchayat.
2. Standing Committees
In Kerala Panchayats, various Standing Committees generally function:
- Finance Standing Committee
- Development Standing Committee
- Welfare Standing Committee
- Health-Education Standing Committee
3. Officials
Secretary
Chief Executive Officer of the Panchayat.
Responsible for administrative matters, files, and implementation of decisions.
Assistant Secretary (if available)
Accountant / Clerk
Technical Assistant
Overseer / Engineering Section
Data Entry Operator and other employees
4. Grama Sabha
All voters in the Panchayat are members.
Discusses development projects and gives suggestions.
Simply put
Grama Sabha → Panchayat Committee (President, Vice President, Ward Members) → Secretary & Employees → Implementation of Projects and Services.
