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Charter of Duties for Director of UDD

Following is the key charter of duties for the Director of UDD.
1. To act as administrative head and is responsible for overall administra¬tion of the Directorate.
2. To act as an adviser to the administrative Ministry on technical matters and on formulation of' policies concerning the Directorate.
3. To co-ordinate between the Departments of the Government and the Autonomous bodies that prepare and execute development projects related to human settlements and implement them.
4. To prepare and to formulate schemes and projects on urban and regional planning, area development, environmental improvements and upgradation of low-income settlements, Thana Centre Planning etc. throughout the country with the help of the Deputy Directors under him.
5. To render advisory services to different Government/Autonomous bodies, viz., as member Central Laud Allocation Committee, member WASA, member Curriculum Committee of the Bangladesh University of Engi¬neering and Technology, etc.
6. To act as Principal Accounting Officer of the Directorate within the budget provision.
7. To be responsible for the administration and execution of function of the Directorate as per Acts, Ordinance, Rules and Regulations and Directives issued by the Government from time to time.
8. To be responsible for proper functioning and discipline of the Directorate.
9. To provide executive and operational guidance to the field staff and exercise control and supervision over them.
10. To be responsible for appointing Class II, III and IV employees of the Directorate as par existing procedure.
11. To be responsible 'for issuing clear standing orders as per rules laying down the maximum extent of delegation of powers to the officers serving under him.
12. To control and supervise the work of the Directorate.
13. To represent the Directorate and where personal representation is not possible to select representative on his behalf.
14. To grant earned leave etc. to all Class-I Officers under him.
15. To meet all officers under him located in the same station once in a month to review cases pending for disposal for over a month.
16. To inspect his office at least once in a month and field offices at least once in a quarter in addition to annual inspection.
17. To allocate duties of officers as and when required.
18. Ensure revenue collection where applicable and safe guard Government property under his charge.
19. To be responsible for maintaining proper security measures of the Directorate.
20. Any other duties assigned by the Government.