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ACT V OF 2010 ACT V OF 2010 BALOCHISTAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2010 An Act to provide for the constitution and continuance of Local Government Institutions in Balochistan, and to consolidate law relating to the Local Government and to provide for the matters connected therewith and ancillary thereto. [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 13th May, 2010] No. PAB/Legis: V(8)/2010, dated 13-5-2010.---The Balochistan Local Government Bill, 2010 having been passed by the Provincial. Assembly of Balochistan on 10th May, 2010 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 11th May, 2010 is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---Whereas the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan under Article 32 requires the State to encourage Local Government Institutions composed of elected representatives of the areas concerned and having special representation of peasants workers and women: Whereas the Constitution requires the provincial, government to decentralize the government administration under Article 140-A so as to facilitate expeditious disposal of its business to meet the convenience and requirements of the public: And Whereas it is expedient to consolidate the law relating to Local Government Institutions so as to the obligation in line with the requirements of the Constitution: Now therefore, it is enacted as under: CHAPTER - VIII DEVELOPMENT PLANNING IN LOCAL COUNCILS 86. Development Plans.--Development Plans in Local Councils shall be prepared on specified sectoral pro forma with the following as essential information:-- (a) Name and Locatoin:---Name of the project and location must be clearly indicated by giving the name of the Area. Union Council and Village along with relevant details to signify the exact locality. Map of the area should be attached to magnify project location. (b) Cost.--Cost estimates should be indicated with source of financing and allocation in the current year budget. The narration should touch on the basis (e.g. market survey, schedule of rates, estimation of previous work done) of determining the capital cost. (c) Objectives.---The Local Council must have clear road map of targets and objectives to achieve in the arena of its responsibility for development. Every project must fit into this frame and should have strong linkage with over all development objectives of the local council. (d) Description and Justification.---This section should describe the project in terms of existing facilities and justification for the Project. This section should also include technical parameters, details of civil works, machinery and other physical facilities required for the project, highlights of issues relevant to the project and strategy to resolve them. (e) Operating and Maintenance Cost.--This section should indicate itemized operational cost for five years after completion of the project with source of financing and responsibility. (f) Financial Plan.---This section should indicate the quantum of total resources required for the project and the sources to provide the cost. (g) Project Benefits and Analysis.--=This section should give a brief narration of the probable. income to be generated due to the project and quantify social benefits to the target group. (h) Environmental Impact.---This section should give a fair assessment of the negative or positive impact of the project on the environment. (i) Implementation Schedule.---This section should indicate the starting and completion date of the project with detailed schedule of physical activities. The details should include administrative arrangement and manpower requirements during execution and operation of the project.