Functions, powers and duties of Secretary

Functions, powers and duties of Secretary. —

1. (1) The Secretary shall—
   • (a) exercise all the powers and perform all the duties specifically conferred or imposed upon him by this Act or by rules made thereunder;
   • (b) control the officers and servants of the District Panchayat;
   • (c) furnish to the District Panchayat such periodical reports with regard to the execution of the works for which the District Panchayat is responsible, as the District Panchayat may direct;
   • (d) have power to enter and inspect any work or development scheme under the District Panchayat;
   • (e) have power to call for any record from any officer or servant of the District Panchayat;
   • (f) manage the properties of the District Panchayat;
   • (g) be responsible for the maintenance of accounts and the preparation of the budget of the District Panchayat;
   • (h) exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed or as the District Panchayat may, by resolution, direct.
2. (2) The Secretary shall attend the meetings of the District Panchayat and take part in the discussions but shall not have the right to move any resolution or to vote.