Organisational Structure
The organisational set-up of the Authority consists broadly of five branches — the Planning & Design Branch, the Engineering Branch, the Finance Branch, the Monitoring Branch and the Administrative Branch — under the overall administrative charge of the Chairperson, assisted by the Secretary and other officers.
At the district level, the Town Planning units at Tura and Jowai are manned by the respective District Urban Planners of Urban Affairs, functioning as Town Planning Officers.
1. Planning & Design Branch
Headed by the Chief Urban Planner (Member Planning) and assisted by the Urban Planner, Architect, Assistant Urban Planner, Assistant Architect, Senior Cartographer and others. This branch deals with the preparation of Development Plans, land-use plans and architectural design work including layout plans. Its main function is the enforcement and implementation of the Meghalaya Building Bye-Laws, 2011, covering sanction and issue of Building Permissions, Occupancy Certificates and Completion Certificates, along with related inspections and field work.
2. Engineering Branch
Headed by the Engineer-in-Chief (Member Engineer) and assisted by the Superintending Engineer, Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and Junior Engineers. This branch deals with formulation of schemes, preparation of detailed estimates, and implementation and supervision of works.
3. Finance & Accounts Branch
Headed by the Chief Finance & Accounts Officer (Member Finance) and assisted by the Finance Officer, Accounts Officer and Audit Officer, covering finance and accounting work including management of funds.
4. Monitoring Branch
Headed by the Project Director and assisted by the Project Monitoring Officer, Assistant Project Monitoring Officer and Computer Assistants. This branch handles monitoring, evaluation and appraisal of the Authority's projects and schemes — preparation of DPRs, policy and strategy papers, MIS reports, completion and progress reports, utilisation certificates and financial closure certificates — and liaises with the Government of India on sanctions, release of funds and monitoring reports. It also manages the Shopping / Parking complexes.
5. Administration Branch
Headed by the Secretary and assisted by the Assistant Administrative Officer and other staff. Deals with administration and establishment procedures — appointments, attendance monitoring, service books, distribution of work and leave matters. The Secretary is the overall in-charge of the office, assisted by the respective branches.