The chairman is the center of all the work of the union council. He is the chief executive of the council, and any decision of the council requires the approval of the chairman. In a word, the chairman is responsible for supervising all the work of the union including municipal, development, revenue, administration.

 Administrative activities
 Mass communication activities
 Revenue and budget activities
 Developmental activities
 Judicial activities
 Other responsibilities and duties
 Commonly asked

Administrative activities

The union council has an office with the secretary, village police and other staff to conduct the work. The chairman oversees the management of the office staff, pays leave and pay, and oversees whether they are performing properly.
The chairman of the union council called the meeting and fixed the subject of the meeting. He presided over the meeting. Meetings are usually held at the Union Parishad office. But if for some reason this is not possible, the chairman decides the venue of the meeting.
It is the responsibility of the Union Parishad Chairman to prepare the list of candidates for the appointment of village police (from the citizens of the concerned Union Parishad) and to send it to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer. The chairman made arrangements for the appointment of the candidates nominated by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer.
The Chairman supervises and controls the activities of the various standing committees and sub-committees of the Union Parishad.
The chairman of the union council assists the union council and government employees in carrying out their duties.
He maintained law and order in the area with the help of village police.
The Chairman also performs other administrative duties assigned to him in accordance with official laws and circulars announced at different times.
The Chairman supervised the delivery of the minutes of the meeting to all the members.

Mass communication activities

The chairman arranges for a board called "Union Parishad at a glance" to be erected at the Union Parishad office and in other places which are easily accessible.
The Chairman made arrangements to issue notices to the notice board to inform the public of various decisions of the council.
The chairman arranged for the listening, watching, and reading of radio, television, and newspapers. Through this people can easily know about various programs of the government.
The chairman sought the cooperation of the officer-in-charge of the police station to curb crime in the area, maintain law and order and prevent riots.
In case of any natural calamity, epidemic or contagious disease and crop infestation, the Chairman informed the higher authorities.
He assisted the people of the area by liaising with the local authorities for the development of agriculture, fish farming, animal husbandry and forest resources in the union.
Assists family planning staff and motivates the public.
Maintains contact with officials at various levels of government.

Revenue and budget activities

Taxes, rates and fees are among the Union Council's own sources of income. Every year the council receives grants from the government. The Chairman fixes taxes, rates and fees in consultation with the members of the council and dignitaries of the area.
For the collection of revenue, the chairman appoints the collector and supervises his work.
The chairman presented the budget at a special meeting of the union council. After taking the opinion of the members, he sent the budget to the district administrator for approval subject to necessary amendments.

Developmental activities

The Chairman adopts and implements local plans for construction and repair of roads, canals and bridges.
The Chairman assisted in canal digging, re-excavation and building of physical infrastructure through rural rehabilitation program and other programs including food for work program.
The chairman made arrangements for lighting of roadside lights, planting of trees, keeping the area clean, cleaning of water hyacinths in ponds and canals and protection of government lands and properties. He also played a role in improving the transportation system.

Judicial functions

The chairman, as chairman of the village court, disposed of various cases.
The Chairman settles petty disputes, riots and land issues through arbitration on his own initiative.

Other responsibilities and duties

The Chairman issues certificates of birth-death and deceased inheritance, nationality and character certificates.
Served as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance and Establishment.
Discuss in the council about the work of different organizations working in the union and send recommendation / report to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer if necessary.
Distributes relief supplies, advises patients to go to health centers for treatment, controls floods and epidemics, and prevents abuse of women and children.
Khas marked land distribution and landless peasants.

Commonly asked

Question 1: Who is the chief executive of Union Parishad?

Answer: Chief Executive Chairman of Union Parishad.

Question 2: What is the responsibility of Union Parishad Chairman?

Answer: The chairman supervises the overall activities of the union council including municipal, development, revenue and administration.

Question 3: What is the responsibility of the chairman to inform about the work of the union council?

Answer: The chairman arranges to draw a board called "Union Parishad" at a glance in the Union Parishad office and any other place which is easily seen.

Question 4: What is the budget responsibility of the Union Parishad Chairman?

Answer: The chairman presents the budget in the special meeting of the union council and on the basis of the opinion of the members