Mandal Development Officer

Mandal Development Officer: (1) There shall be a Mandal Development Officer for each Mandal Praja Parishad who shall be appointed by the Government: Provided that the Mandal Development Officer working in the Mandal immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue as such until a new Mandal Development Officer is appointed under this Act. (2) The Mandal Development Officer shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Mandal Praja Parishad and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be prescribed. (3) The Mandal Development Officer shall be responsible for the implementation of the resolutions of the Mandal Praja Parishad and shall exercise general supervision over the officers and employees of the Mandal Praja Parishad. (4) The Mandal Development Officer shall have the right to attend the meetings of the Mandal Praja Parishad and take part in the discussions, but shall not have the right to vote.