The 73rd amendment brought the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) laying down three tier system, i.e. Gram Sabha, Block Level and Zila Panchayat with certain provisions for reservations for SC/ST and othe

The Secretary of a Gram Panchayat is expected to perform the following functions: Take necessary steps to execute and implement the resolutions passed by the Panchayat at its Meetings. Communicate the decisions concerning persons of respective Panchayat area to them. Convene Meetings of Gram Panchayat and its Committees. Attend every Meeting of the Gram Panchayat including the Gram Sabha Meetings. Write the proceeding of every Meeting in the Minutes Book either in physical or electronic form. Place all the correspondence received by him, especially various schemes of the Government and instructions issued by the Government, before the Sarpanch and also for the information of all the Members during the meeting. Receive all correspondence on behalf of the Gram Panchayat and take appropriate action on the same. Finalise, in consultation with the Sarpanch, the Agenda and Notes on Agenda of every Meeting. Maintain all the registers and records prescribed under the applicable laws. Report to the Block Development Officer for any vacancy in the office of the Sarpanch/ Up Sarpanch or a Member. Be responsible for the safe custody of Panchayat funds, assets and the records maintained by the Gram Panchayat. Report to the Block Development Officer about any illegal act or misconduct or misuse or abuse of powers, any infringement of the legal provisions by the Sarpanch or Up-Sarpanch or the members of the Gram Panchayat, as soon as the same come to his knowledge. Comply with the instruction issued by the Government from time to time. Maintain cordial relations with the elected representatives of Gram Panchayat.