Section 167(1) in Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
(1)The [Mandal Praja Parishad] [Substituted 'Mandal Parishad' by Act No. 41 of 2006, dated 23.9.2006.] Development Officer shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the [Mandal Praja Parishad] [Substituted 'Mandal Parishad' by Act No. 41 of 2006, dated 23.9.2006.]. He shall be responsible for implementing the resolutions of the [Mandal Praja Parishad] [Substituted 'Mandal Parishad' by Act No. 41 of 2006, dated 23.9.2006.] and shall also exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be entrusted to him by the Government. He shall also exercise such powers of supervision over the Gram Panchayats in the Mandal as may be prescribed.