Training for ZP members held

Zilla Panchayat President B D Chandregowda on Wednesday advised newly elected members to understand their powers, duties and jurisdiction and respond to people’s problems.

He was speaking after inaugurating one-day training programme for members here.

Chief Executive Officer S T Anjankumar said in democracy an ordinary man can occupy highest position. Any person elected from any field has to discharge duty responsibly.

Running administration effectively would help in implementation of all programmes. They should guide officials if they come across any shortfalls in development works.

Former ZP president and chairman of DCC Bank, C N Balakrishna called upon members to work united for the overall development of the district. They should have cordial relation with taluk and gram panchayat members to achieve progress.

Director, Abdul Nazeer Sab Rural Development Institute, Ashraful Hasan explained in detail the functioning of zilla panchayat. ZP V-P Parvathamma Nanjundachar and others were present.