Malappattam
Grama Panchayat

The elected representatives are responsible for policy-making and decision-making in the Panchayat. The administrative structure is as follows:

Panchayat Administrative Committee

The main governing body comprising the elected Ward Members and the President of the Panchayat.

Steering Committee (Core Committee)

The principal committee responsible for coordinating the overall activities of the Panchayat Administrative Committee.

Standing Committees

There are four major Standing Committees responsible for different areas of development and administration:

• Finance Standing Committee: Handles financial matters.

• Development Standing Committee: Leads infrastructure and development activities.

• Welfare Standing Committee: Implements social welfare programmes.

• Health & Education Standing Committee: Focuses on health, sanitation and education.

Panchayat Officials

Secretary – Chief Administrative Officer

The Secretary is the principal administrative officer responsible for the overall functioning and administration of the Grama Panchayat.

Assistant Secretary

Assists in the administrative and office functions of the Panchayat. Also serves as the Kudumbashree Member Secretary and coordinates various welfare programmes. The Assistant Secretary also undertakes responsibilities related to the implementation of Scheduled Caste development programmes.

Head Clerk

Supervises the day-to-day office operations of the Panchayat. Coordinates file processing and the functioning of various office sections and provides supervision and control over staff activities.

Accountant

Responsible for managing the Panchayat’s financial transactions and accounts. Prepares and maintains income and expenditure statements and handles budgets, taxes and financial records.

Clerk

Handles files and records of the Panchayat. Manages tax collection, applications and office registers, along with ward-level responsibilities and service-related activities.

Senior Clerk

Supervises office records and administrative procedures. Coordinates the functioning of various office sections and oversees the scrutiny and processing of important files.

Office Attendant

Provides support for the day-to-day functioning of the Panchayat office. Performs duties such as handling and transferring documents, maintaining office arrangements and providing general office assistance.

2. Major Institutions and Officials

Various institutions function within the Panchayat area to deliver essential services to the public. The officials responsible for these institutions are as follows: