Section 123(1) in The Orissa Grama Panchayats Act, 1964
(1)Subject to such general or special order as may be made in this behalf by the State Government, a Grama Panchayat may appoint a Secretary and such other employees for the Grama Sasan as may be necessary for enabling the Grama Panchayat to perform its functions who shall discharge such duties and perform such functions as may be prescribed.