The Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act,1961 Important Provisions in the light of Chief Executive Officers Role

Administrative Powers 1- The Chief Executive Officer is empowered with- to laydown the duties of all Officers and servants working under the Zilla Parishad. attend every meeting of Zilla Parishad

Administrative Powers 2-The Chief Executive Officer shall be entitled to- call for an explanation from any officer or servants of Zilla Parishad make temporary arrangement for holding charge and discharge of functions of office during leave, or transfer or absence of any officer or servant working under Zilla Parishad.

Administrative Powers 2)The Chief Executive Officer - shall be entitled to appoint servants in the District Technical Service (Class III ) and District Service (Class III )under sec.239 shall appoint servants of Class IV service in prescribed manner. shall supervise and control the execution of all activities of the Zilla parishad.

Administrative Powers 2-The Chief Executive Officer – shall take necessary measures for the speedy execution of all works and developmental schemes of the Zilla Parishad shall have custody of all papers and documents connected with the proceedings of meetings of the Zilla Parishad and of its committees

Administrative Powers 2)The Chief Executive Officer – Is CR writing authority for officers of Class I and Class II grade holding office under Zilla Parishad shall supervision and control over the acts of officers and servants holding office under Zilla Parishad

Distribution of work bet. CEO and Additional CEO Chief Executive Officer 1-General Administration 2-Finance Department 3-Education 4-Health 5-Water Supply and Water Sanitation 6.Woman and child Development Additional Chief Executive Officer 1.Agriculture 2-Animal husbandry 3-social Welfare 4-Works 5-Minor Irrigation

Delegation of Powers(S-96) Chief Executive officer is empowered to delegate some of his powers to sub-ordinate officers working under Zilla Parishad Every such order shall be laid before the President of Standing Committee or relevant Subject Committee or Committees for information

Financial Powers The Chief Executive Officer empowered to- – Draw and disburse money out of the district fund.(Sec.95 (g)) Accord Administrative Approval for works and developmental schemes {S-125(1)(a)(i) and (b) (i)} Acceptance of tender or contract of works and developmental schemes

Stages Of Administrative Approval

Powers and functions related to Budget and Accounts To prepare budget every year of receipts and expenditure of Z.P.{136(1) &(3). To forward the accounts prepared U/s-136(1) together with the report of finance committee. Budget statement of accounts to approved before prescribed date (27th March){S-136(9)

Powers and functions related to Budget and Accounts To forward the budget estimate of ZP to the State Govt. for approval if ZP fails to approve them on or before prescribed date (S-137(5) To supervise and control the execution of all activities of ZP(S-95(2)(c))

Powers regarding conduct of Business Attend every meeting of Zilla Parishad , tender information or clarification with the permission of the presiding authority during meeting (Sec-95(c) Attend meetings any Committee of Zilla Parishad and of Panchayat Samiti in District.(Sec-95 (2))a)(I) Custodian of all papers and documents connected with the proceedings of Zilla Parishad and of its committees

Discussions with Elected Representatives Discussion with elected representative is needed especially for- Preparation of Ziila Parishad general body meeting Preparation of DPC meeting Preparation of Standing/ Subject Committee meeting Before Aam Sabha of Panchayat Samiti Before taking any Important decisions like General transfer , Finance Commission Grant distribution , preparation of MGNREGA Annual Action Plan

Powers regarding Developmental Works or schemes To plan and prepare development plan of various schemes and works under different heads of account. Speedy and timely execution of works and schemes . Timely review and monitoring of various state and centrally sponsored schemes. Emphasis should be given on schemes related to human development

Attendance of various important Meetings Meeting called by--- Hon. Chief Minister Hon. Rural Development Minister Hon. Guardian Minister of the District Principal Secretary ,RD and PR Divisional Commissioner of the Revenue Division District Collector

Attendance before various Legislative Committees Panchayat Raj Committee Employment Guarantee Scheme Committee Schedule caste Welfare Committee Tribal Welfare Committee Public Accounts Committee Woman and Child Right Committee

Appearance before judicial , Quasi-judicial authorities High Court/Session court/District court Lok-Aayuckt/Up Lok-aayuckt Jan Mahiti Aayuckt Human Right Commission and Other commissions Minority Commission State Lokshahi Din

Important Awards schemes Sant Gadgebaba Gram Swachhta abhiyan Mahatma Gandhi Tanta Mukti Abhiyan Yashavant Panchayat Raj Abhiyan Paryavaran santulit samrudhha Gram Yojana Sant Tukaram Van Gram Yojana Panchayat Empowerment and accountability Incentive scheme(Central Govt.) Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana

Important Days celebrated as a Rewards Krishi Din(July,1st) Teachers day (September,5th ) Engineers Days( September,15th) World Veterinarian Day(Last Saturday of April) Animal Husbandry day (May,20th )

Important Flagship Programs of Central Govt. National Rural livelihood mission Right to Education National Rural Health Mission Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan National Biogas Program Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Indira Awas Yojana MGNREGA

Executive Chairman DRDA & CEO Z.P DISTRICT RURAL DEVLOPEMENT AGENCY Annual Meeting : Chairman : Guardian Minister of the District Vice president: Divisional Commissioner Member Secretary: Project Director DRDA. Members- All MP/MLA representing the Rural Area of District Meeting- Once in 15 Months Executive Chairman DRDA & CEO Z.P NRLM-Dist. Coordination Committee Chairman Governing Council President Zilla Parishad Chairman: Member Secretary: Project Director DRDA. Members- All concern HOD Meeting- Quarterly Project Director,DRDA DPAP – Dist. Watershed Committee Chairman A.P.O’s Dy.Eng. Senior Accounts Officer Executive Committee Chairman :Chief Executive Officer Member Secretary : Project Director DRDA. Members- All concern HODs and BDO’s of Panchayat Samiti Meeting- Monthly Block Development Officer P.S District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee : Chairman: Senior MP of district appointed by GoI. Member Secretary - Collector Members- MLA’s representing the Rural Area of District Extension Officer NRLM, Industry Gramsevak Gramsabha