56. (1) The powers, duties and functions specified in the second column of Schedule IV, with the exception of those against which an entry is shown in the third column of that Schedule, may be exercised and shall be performed by a [Zila Panchayat] by resolution passed at a meeting and not otherwise.
(2) The following powers, duties and functions of a [Zila Panchayat] shall be exercised and performed by the Adhyaksha of the [Zila Panchayat] namely -
(a) the determination, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and any regulations in this behalf of questions arising in respect of the service, leave, pay, allowance and other privileges of servants of the [Zila Panchayat] in respect of whom the appointing authority under section 43, is the [Zila Panchayat] ;
(b) the submission to the prescribed authority, the District Magistrate or the State Government, any statements, accounts reports, copies of documents, copies of resolutions passed by a [Zila Panchayat] or any committee thereof or proposals and objections required to be submitted under this Act ;
(c) such of the powers, duties and functions referred to in the second column of Schedule IV, as are required under the third column thereof to be exercised or performed by the Adhyaksha or as they are delegated by the [Zila Panchayat] under section 57 of the Adhyaksha ;
(d) all other powers, duties and functions of the [Zila Panchayat] not expressly required to be exercised or performed by resolution which have not been specified in the second column of Schedule IV and which have not been delegated by the [Zila Panchayat] under section 57 to any authority other than the Adhyaksha.
(3) The powers, duties and functions, specified in the second column of Schedule V, shall be exercised and performed on behalf the [Zila Panchayat], by the Mukhya Adhikari.