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( 1 ) For every Gramdan village, 1 [there may be a Gram Samiti ]. ( 2 ) The Gram Samiti shall consist of- ( a ) one representative of each family residing in the Gramdan villages; and (b) one representative of each family of non-resident donors of land in the Gramdan village. ( 3 ) The Gram Samiti shall be presided over by a Chairman who shall be elected in the manner provided by regulations made in that behalf. ( 4 ) The term of office of members of the Gram Samiti and the Chairman, their resignation, vacancies in their office to be filled, the conduct of business of a Gram Samiti and all matters incidental thereto shall be determined or regulated according to regulations made in that behalf. ( 5 ) The Gram Samiti may perform such functions being of an advisory nature as may be provided for by regulations made by the Mandal in this behalf. Explanation.- For the purposes of this section 'family' includes a Hindu undivided family, and in the case of other persons, a group or unit the members of which by custom or usage, or joint in estate or possession or residence.