Powers and Function of Sarpanch Arrange for election of Upa-Sarpanch with in one month from occurrence of vacancy (Sec.25(a)) Access to the records of Grampanchayat (Sec.25(b)) Administrative Control over Panchayat Secretary © Exercise all powers & functions under act (d) Power to call V.D.O. in accordance with the act (e) Inform the D.P.O. disqualification U/S. 16 to 20 (f) Act according to resolution of Grampanchayat (g)

Powers and Function of Sarpanch When ever Office of Sarpanch vacant Upa Sarpanch shall exercise Power of Sarpanch 26(1) Not available in the village > 15 days Powers devolve on Upa Sarpanch. Sec 26(2) Both absent for >15 days Powers of Sarpanch devolve on member appointed by the Commissioner 26(3) Newly Appointed under (3) shall report to D.P.O occurrence of vacancy within on month (4) Sarpanch can delegate powers to Upa Sarpanch to any member with restrictions 26 (5)

Powers and Function of Sarpanch Not to receive any remuneration except honorarium Sec.29 In emergency order for execution of with consultation of Panchayat Secretary, but not against govt. order Sec.33 Preside over the meetings of Grampanchayat and GramaSabha. Sec.37 Cast deciding vote in equality. Rule.6 of G.O.227 Dt.13.4.1995 Preside over the Functional Committees Rule 4(1) of G.O.174 PR&RD (Pts-IV) dt.4.06.2003 Convene meeting on requisition Rule 4 (1) of G.O.227 Dt.13.4.95 Can order to leave the any person from meeting (Rule 5) Can order to leave any member ,if it is interested to him. (Rule 16) He himself leave if any subject interested to him (Rule 18)

Powers and Function of Sarpanch Sarpanch shall be Chairman G.P. level Food Advisory committee. (G.O.No.7.C.A.F&CS(CS.I) dated.1.2.2006 Sarpanch has got Power to call PDS details. Rule 6(i) Authorize to release subsidy and margin money Khadi and village industries (G.O.Ms.No.97.Com.(txes-I)31.3.99 Upa Sarpanch Shall act as Sarpanch in case vacant. 26.(2) Upa Sarpanch ceases to be whenever his primary member ship ceases. Sec. 24 Member can elect or remove Upa Sarpanch. Rule 8 of Go.172,Dated 10.5.2006 Sec.245 Member can call attention of E.A. in meeting Section. 28(1) Every member have right to move resolution. Sec.28(2) Move Requisition to Sarpanch for convene meeting (Rule 4(1) of G.O.Ms.No. 227. PR&RD (Pts) dated.13.4.1995 Every member shall have access to record during office hours by giving due notice. Sec.28(3)

Powers & Function of Panchayat secretary G .O.Ms.No.199 PR&RD(MDL-II) date 18-05-2007 Sec. 36(6) He shall be subordinate to Grampanchayat Exercise control over Grampanchayat staff Custodian of Gram Panchayat Records Convene meetings with approval Sarpanch Not approved he shall convene meeting Attend the meeting and guide the meeting Any resolution moved against rules shall be reported to the Collector for cancellation Maintain Assessment registers and collect taxes Registrar of Birth and Deaths Marriage Officer to maintain marriage records Perform Health Inspector functions on sanitation Protect Panchayat Properties

Powers & Function of Panchayat secretary Implement the APPR Act 1994 and Rules issued P.S. shall explain to question by member in next meeting. Sec.28 Accord permission for buildings and layouts Enter in to agreement on behalf Gram Panchayat Prepare budget of Grampanchayat every year Report to the Collector about loss caused to Grampanchayat Power to issue orders to destrain the movable Prosecute the defaulters to Grampanchayat Prepare the replies to Audit report and obtain of approval of Grampanchayat He shall report los, outbreak of epidemics, atrocities He shall assist in Gramsabha for selection of beneficiaries

Powers & Function of Panchayat secretary Functions under Community welfare and Development Payment of Pensions Developmental Activities Prepare list of house holds under poverty line He shall assist in preparation of village plans Motivate S.H.Gs Attend V.T.D.A meeting and assist Assist Agricultural development program Function of Coordination mobilization public in joint forest management & community forest development He shall attend other duties assigned by authorities from time to time