Organizational Structure
Organisational Structure and Major Functions
📜 Administrative Structure of the Institution
The institution is administered by an elected Governing Body constituted in accordance with the Panchayat Raj Act. The Governing Body consists of 14 elected members and the Presidents of three Grama Panchayats.
For effective administration, Standing Committees for Finance, Development, Health and Education, and Welfare have been constituted with Chairpersons and members elected from among the members of the Governing Body. A Steering Committee has also been formed to facilitate administrative coordination.
Administrative decisions of the institution are taken through meetings of the General Committee and the various Standing Committees.
The major administrative responsibilities include the planning, formulation, implementation and evaluation of various development projects. In addition, the institution implements various Centrally Sponsored and State Sponsored Schemes in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
The official administrative system is a key component of this governance structure. The Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the institution.
👥 Governing Body
Elected Representatives and Administrative Leadership
President
The President is the head of the Panchayat administration and provides leadership for development activities and administrative proceedings.
Vice President
The Vice President assists the President and performs administrative responsibilities in the President's absence.
🏛️ Standing Committees
Four Major Standing Committees
💰 1. Finance Standing Committee
Handles budget preparation, income and expenditure, and financial control.
🌱 2. Development Standing Committee
Plans and implements various development projects and programmes.
🤝 3. Welfare Standing Committee
Coordinates social security schemes and welfare activities.
🩺 4. Health and Education Standing Committee
Performs functions relating to healthcare, public health protection and educational development.
Officers and Services of the Block Development / Block Panchayat Office
Various Designations and Their Major Responsibilities
The following officers and staff members perform various administrative and developmental responsibilities in the Block Panchayat.
👨💼 Block Development Officer (BDO) / Secretary
Serves as the Head of Office and provides overall supervision and leadership for the activities of the Block.
👥 Joint Block Development Officer
Supervises the implementation of the Employment Guarantee Scheme.
📂 Head Clerk
Supervises the office work of clerical staff and assists the BDO in carrying out financial transactions.
📊 Extension Officer (P&M)
Supervises Block-level projects and assists the BDO in preparing Block-level plans for rural development activities and submitting reports within the prescribed time. Also prepares Block Panchayat meeting minutes and statistical reports.
🗂️ General Extension Officer (GEO)
Functions as the Plan Coordinator and assists the BDO in activities relating to the National Savings Scheme, Keralotsavam, PYKKA, Rural Development Week celebrations, literacy programmes and other general administrative matters.
🤝 Extension Officer (WW)
Supervises SGSY, women's development programmes and MGNREGS convergence activities.
🏠 Extension Officer (H)
Assists the BDO in implementing housing programmes and the Total Sanitation Campaign.
🌿 Village Extension Officers (VEOs)
Responsible for PMAY, implementation of Panchayat-level projects, 100% inspection of MGNREGS works and supervision of the LIFE Mission housing scheme.
💰 Head Accountant
Supervises the office work of clerical staff and assists the BDO in conducting financial transactions.
📁 Clerks
Handle files and administrative work relating to various development activities and staff-related matters.
⌨️ Typist
Assists in preparing fair copies of files and documents relating to various activities and staff matters, and handles dispatch and distribution work.
🏢 Office Attendants
Assist in the day-to-day functioning of the Block Office and undertake duties relating to opening and closing the office.
🧹 Part-Time Sweeper
Maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the office and its surrounding premises.
👷 MGNREGS Accredited Engineer
Supervises field-level works and activities associated with the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
💻 MGNREGS Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Performs data entry and related documentation work associated with MGNREGS.
💻 Project Assistant
Handles the utilisation of the 15th Finance Commission Grant through eGSPI, utilisation of the 16th Finance Commission Grant and thematic project data entry.
Undertakes geotagging at various stages of project implementation, GPDP Portal scheduling, preparation of bills through the e-GramSwaraj Portal and completion of payment procedures.
Provides technical and administrative support for Health Grant utilisation through PFMS, Panchayat Development Index (PDI), beneficiary account mapping and preparatory activities for Grama Sabha meetings.
Palluruthy Block Panchayat
