Write a brief note on village councils.
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Village Councils looked after the affairs of the village, had police and judicial powers and were the lines of contact with higher authorities on matters affecting the villages. Custom and religion elevated them to a sacred position of authority.
These Councils were the pivot of administration, the centre of social life, and, above all, a focus of social solidarity.
Village Councils
☛ Village Councils looked after the affairs of the village, had police and judicial powers and were the lines of contact with higher authorities on matters affecting the villages.
☛ Custom and religion elevated them to a sacred position of authority.
☛ These Councils were the pivot of administration, the centre of social life, and, above all, a focus of social solidarity.
☛ A village council is responsible for making the decisions necessary for the operation of their community on behalf of the citizens who elected them.
☛ Decisions made on Village matters by Council members often consist of budgetary, human resources, allocation of resources, policy and procedures.