Section 5(1)(a) in Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Constitution of Committees of Village Panchayats and Delegation of Functions to Such Committees) Rules, 2005
(a)The Chairman of the Development Committee shall be selected from among the women members of the Village Panchayat. (b) The Development Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: -(i)two members of the Village Panchayat.(ii)one Noon-Meal Organiser.(iii)one Head-Master or Headmistress of local Primary or Middle School.(iv)one Non-Government Organiser or Social Worker.(v)representative from one Self Help Group.(vi)one Village Health Nurse.(vii)one Rural Welfare Officer.(viii)Secretary of the Primary Agriculture Co-operative Society.