Section 83(1)(a) in The Gujarat Panchayats Act, 1993
(a)The President shall-(i)convene, preside at and conduct meetings of the district panchayat;(ii)have access to the records of the panchayat;(iii)discharge all duties imposed, and exercise all the powers conferred on him by' or under this Act;(iv)watch over the financial and executive administration of the panchayat and submit to the panchayat all questions connected therewith which shall appear to him to require its orders; and(v)exercise administrative supervision over the District Development Officer for securing implementation of resolution or decisions of the panchayat or of any Committee thereof.