Constitution of Functional Committees in Mandala Praja Parishads

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RULES FOR THE CONSTITUTION OF FUNCTIONAL COMMITTEES IN EVERY MANADAL
GOVERNMENT OFANDHRA RADESH
ABSTRACT

PR&RD - Mandala Praja Parishads - Constitution of Functional Committees in Mandala Praja Parishads - Orders - Issued.

PANCHAYATI RAJAND RURAL DEVELOPEMENT (MDL-I) DEPARTMENT

GO.Ms. No. 148

Date: 24-04-2008

Read the following: -

l. From the President, M.P. T. Cs Association representation dt. 6.12.2006.
2. From the CPR & RE, HyderabadL„N0. 89/M2/2008, dt. 07.08.2008.

ORDER

As required under 73rd (constitution amendment, Government has devolved powers and responsibilities in respect of (9) subjects. The concerned PRIS' shall have to prepare and implement plans in respect of the activities demarcated by the respective line departments.

2.  As required under 74/1 constitution amendment, each PRI in the district shall have to prepare development plan for each financial year and submit to the District Planning Committee for consolidation into the District Development Plan. In the guidelines issued for plan preparations, provision was made for constitution of sectoral committees for studying the development requirements under various sectors.

3.  In order to facilitate the planning process in the Mandal Parishads, Government of Andhra Pradesh in exercise of powers conferred under subsection (l) of section 268 read with section 161 of A.P.P,R.Act 1994 hereby make the following rules for Constitution of (3) Functional Committees in each of the Mandala Praja Parishads.

1. Functional Committee for Natural Resources Management (Agriculture Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Watersheds, Drinking Water).
2. Functional Committee for infrastructure (Roads, Culverts and Drains etc.)
3. Functional Committee for Human Resources Management (Education Health, Sanitation, welfare ofSC, ST, Minorities, BCS, Women & Children, Handicapped andAged).

4.  These rules may be called the "Rules for the constitution of the Functional Committees" in every Mandal. The strength of the Functional Committee is qt10tient of the Members of the Mandal Praja Parishads divided by 3.

5.  Composition of Functional Committees: -

1. The President of the Mandala Praja Parishad shall be the Chairperson of the Functional Committee for Natural Resources' Management (Agriculture Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Watersheds, Drinking Water.)
2. The Vice-President of the Mandala Praja Parishad shall be the Chairperson of the Functional Committee for Infrastructure (Roads, Culverts and Drains etc,).
3. One of the women members of the Mandala Parishad Territorial Constituency as resolved by the Mandala Praja Parishad shall be the Chairperson of the Functional Committee for Human Resources, Management (Education Health, Sanitation, Welfare fo SC, ST, Minorities, BCS, Women, & Children, Handicapped and Aged).
4. The Mandal Parishad Development Officer shall be the member convener of all the functional committees.
5. No member of Mandal Praja Parishad sahll be the member of more then one Committee.

6.  Functions of the Functional Committee: As part of planning exercise, the Functional Committee shall carry out the following activities:

1. Plan Preparation Functions:
   1. The Functional Committees will be responsible to go into the details of the development sector assigned to it and identify the gaps to be filled up in consultation with the line departments and also other stakeholders.
   2. The functional committee prepares the sub plan of the sector with which they are concerned duly taking stock of the mandal level resources available and submit to Mandala Praja Parishad for preparation of consolidated Mandal.
   3. The Functional Committees are also responsible for collecting the relevant data on each of the sector from various sources and make it available to the Mandal Praja Parishad.
   4. While preparing the sub plans the Functional Committees shall focus on the following:
      1. Ensure maximum and judicious utilization of available natural and human resources.
      2. Generate gainful employment opportunities in the sector.
      3. Create required infrastructure.
      4. Ensure that in each of the sub plan, minimum allocation under TSP and SCP are made.
      5. With regard to planning, the Functional Committee shall carry out the activities listed in the annexures.
      6. It shall take stock of the assets of the MPP and review their maintenance and improvement.
      7. It shall ensure displaying of all the details at the work site for greater transparency and accountability.
      8. It shall ensure the "people's estimate" concept is implemented while executing the works.
      9. It shall explore the areas where remunerative enterprises for MPP can be taken up with MPP funds or from funds borrowed from financial institutions.
2. Plan Implementation and Review Functions:
   1. For successful implementation of plan, regular monitoring and evaluation is necessary to increase its effectiveness. The Functional Committee will be responsible for tracking of expenditure under each plan and monitoring of outcomes in respective sector.
   2. As part of monitoring and evaluation, the Functional Committee shall carryout the following activities:
      1. It shall review Utilisation of funds of different Schemes under implementation at Mandala Praja Parishad level.
      2. It shall review the annual State Audit Reports and monitor submission of replies to Audit,
      3. It shall review the status of revenues to MPP and suggest various means for improving the revenues to the MPP
      4. It shall review and monitor the expenditure of different works undertaken in the mandal area and ensure timely completion of works.
      5. It shall enlist the assets created and keep a watch on their maintenance.
      6. It is empowered to review and monitor the activities of the department concerned.

7.  Business Procedure:

1. The Functional Committee shall meet at least once in two months.
2. The Functional Committee have the power of review of the subjects related to each Committee and can make suggestions for improvement to the concerned functionaries of line departments.
3. Agenda of the meeting shall be communicated to all members at least 5 working days in advance.
4. Quorum shall be one third.
5. All the officers of the respective line departments shall attend the meetings and present their reviews,
6. The minutes of the Functional Committees shall be placed before the General Body of the Mandala Praja Parishad.
7. Minutes Book Shai be maintained.
8. The activities under each function/sector coming within the purview of each Functional Committees are listed in the annexure.
9. The Chief Executive Officers of the Zilla Praja Parishad shall take steps for providing proper capacity building to the Members of the respective Functional Committees regarding the line departments at mandal level by coordinating with the Extension Training Centres which are under control of AMR AP Academy of Rural Development.

ANNEXURE
GO.Ms. N0.148, PR&RD (Mdls.l) dated. 24-0402098

Functions of Functional Committees:

1. Functional Committees for Infrastructure (Roads, Buildings, Culverts, and Drains etc.,)
   Functions:
   1. Review the ongoing constructions in MPP area.
   2. Assess basic infrastructure requirement in the mandal.
   3. Review maintenance of Infrastructure assets already created.
2. Functional Committee for Natural Rsources Mana ement:
   (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Watersheds, Drinking Water)
   Functions agriculture
   1. Soil and Water Conservation-watershed Development.
   2. Risk Management - Natural Calamities.
   3. Incentive Awards.
   Animal Husband Dairy Development & Fisheries
   1. Veterinary Services.
   2. Fodder development.
   3. livestock Insurance.
   4. Relief works under natural calamities.
   5. Construction and Maintenance of buildings.
   6. Slaughterhouses.
   7. Credit facilitation.
   8. Capacity building of farmers. Fisheries
   Fisheries
   1. Development of inland and marine fisheries.
   2. Welfare schemes for fishermen.
   Rural Development
   1. Watershed Development Programme (DPAP/DDP/IWDP).
   2. Implementation of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.
   3. Distribution of pensions.
   Rural water supply
   1. Review maintenance of Rural Water Supply schemes with assistance of RWS Engineering Department.
   2. Participation in planning for new drinking water schemes.
   3. Programme of Household connections.
   4. Creating awareness through Training Programmes, Seminars and IEC activities on Health, Hygiene and Safe Drinking Water.
   5. Review the water testing reports and Monitoring the Quality of Drinking Water.
   6. Review implementation and monitoring of Total Sanitation.
3. Functional Committee for Human Resources Management.
   (Education Health, Sanitation, welfare of SC, ST, Minorities, BCs, Women & Children, Handi caped and Aged)
   Functions School Education:
   1. Review, inspect and monitor the functioning of institutions in the MPP.
   2. Strive to reduce drop out rate and try for 100% enrolment in primary schools.
   Health, Medical and Family welfare:
   1. Review and monitor the Rural Health Programme under National Rural Health Mission and all other programmes.
   2. Review the supply of medicines and its utilization
   3. Review and monitor the health extension activities in rural areas.
   4. Review and monitor the steps taken to prevent outbreak of epidemics.
   5. Review maintenance of sanitation of Gram Panchayat and guide them to achieve SUBHARM awards
   Social Welfare
   1. Review and monitor the admissions of students in the hostels.
   2. Review and monitor the supply and distribution of school uniforms, books and other materials
   3. Creation of awareness under PCR & POA Acts.
   4. Incentives to inter-caste married couples.
   5. Creation of awareness on bonded labour including child bonded labour.
   Backward Welfare
   1. Review maintenance of hostel buildings.
   2. Review incentives to inter-caste married couples.
   3. Review admission of hostel boarders.
   4. Stitching of uniform dresses to hostel boarders.
   5. Review maintenance of hygiene & sanitation in hostels and surroundings.