Organisational Structure

 

Kunnummal Block Panchayat – Institutional Structure

Kunnummal Block Panchayat is an intermediate-level institution in the three-tier Panchayati Raj system. Functioning between the Grama Panchayats and the District Panchayat, it plays a significant role in local development, welfare activities, infrastructure development, agricultural progress, and poverty alleviation.

The administrative structure of the Block Panchayat is primarily based on elected representatives, Standing Committees, executive officers, and various technical and administrative departments.

1. Elected Representatives (Governing Body)

The elected governing body provides leadership in policy formulation, development planning, and monitoring of development activities.

President

  • Heads the governing body of the Block Panchayat.
  • Presides over governing body meetings.
  • Provides leadership in planning and monitoring development activities.
  • Coordinates the activities of various departments and institutions.
  • Represents the Block Panchayat in official matters.

Vice President

  • Assists the President in administrative matters.
  • Performs the duties of the President in their absence, as prescribed by law.
  • Participates in the coordination of governing body activities and development projects.
  • Serves as the Chairperson of the Finance Standing Committee.

Block Panchayat Members

  • Elected representatives from 14 divisions.
  • Present the development needs of their respective divisions before the governing body.
  • Participate in the coordination of local development activities and Grama Sabha-related matters.
  • Serve as members of various Standing Committees.
  • Participate in beneficiary selection and implementation of welfare schemes.

2. Standing Committees

Three Standing Committees function in the Block Panchayat to ensure effective administration and review of projects across different sectors.

Finance Standing Committee

  • Preparation of budgets and financial planning.
  • Examination of income and expenditure statements.
  • Monitoring the utilisation of funds.
  • Ensuring financial discipline and control.
  • Coordinating financial resources for development projects.

Development Standing Committee

  • Agricultural development projects.
  • Irrigation and water conservation.
  • Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure facilities.
  • Coordination of employment guarantee schemes and rural development activities.
  • Development of productive sectors.
  • Planning of annual projects and evaluation of implementation progress.

Welfare Standing Committee

  • Social welfare schemes.
  • Development activities for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
  • Women and child welfare.
  • Welfare schemes for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
  • Poverty alleviation activities.
  • Coordination of social security schemes.

3. Official Executive Wing

An administrative system of officials functions to implement the decisions of the governing body and execute development projects of the Block Panchayat.

Block Panchayath Secretaty /Block Development Officer (BDO)

The Block Development Officer is the principal executive officer of the Block Panchayat.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Taking necessary steps to implement the decisions of the governing body.
  • Coordinating the implementation of various development projects.
  • Implementing government orders and guidelines.
  • Coordinating the activities of different departments and implementing officers.
  • Evaluating project progress and submitting reports.
  • Supervising office administration and staff activities.

Joint Block Development Officer (JBDO)

  • Assists the BDO in administrative matters.
  • Monitors the implementation progress of various projects.
  • Participates in coordinating office activities.
  • Performs administrative responsibilities assigned by the competent authority.

General Administration Section

  • Office administration and management.
  • Handling and scrutiny of files.
  • Official correspondence.
  • Procedures related to staff service matters.
  • Administrative procedures for governing body meetings.
  • Communication and coordination with various departments.

Accounts Section

  • Budgeting and maintenance of income and expenditure accounts.
  • Fund utilisation records.
  • Scrutiny of bills and financial transactions.
  • Accounting of project expenditure.
  • Audit-related procedures.
  • Preparation of financial reports.