village council) is a basic governing institution in Indian villages. It is a political institution, acting as the cabinet of a village or group of villages. The Gram Sabha works as the general body of the Gram Panchayat. The members of the gram panchayat are elected directly by the people.
What do village council members do?
The councils primary responsibility is policy determination, the most important aspect of local government. Village Council is responsible for ensuring that the manager administers the affairs of the Village in a capable manner, while the manager makes recommendations to the Council on municipal policies.
What is the primary role of the local council?
Local councils collect taxes (rates) from all local property owners and receives money from the federal and state governments. The money is spent on local matters such as: town planning, rubbish collection, water and sewage, dog registration and local roads.
What are the roles and responsibilities of the council?
A council is responsible for the services it provides, it establishes policies and decides how money will be raised and spent for the whole community. As a corporate body, the council can work in partnership with other organisations in its area.
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