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BALOCHISTAN IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE AUTHORITY ACT, 1997 BALOCHISTAN IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE AUTHORITY ACT, 1997 An Act to provide for streamlining the Irrigation and drainage system in the Province of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 19th July, 1997] No.PAB/Legis.V(3)/97, dated 19‑7‑1997.‑‑The Balochistan Irrigation and Drainage Authority Bill, 1997 having been passed by the‑ Provincial Assembly on 7th July, 1997 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. CHAPTER II CONSTITUTION OF THE AUTHORI1Y 4. Appointment and term of office of Chairman and members of the Authority.‑‑(1) The Authority shall consist of:‑‑ (a) The Provincial Irrigation Minister Chairman. (b) Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department Vice‑Chairman (c) Secretary, Finance Department Member (d) Secretary, Irrigation and Power Department Member (e) Secretary, Agriculture Department Member (f) Managing Director of the Authority Member (g) Four representatives of the Farmers' Organizations Member (2) The Authority shall meet at least once in every quarter. However, the Chairman shall, at the written request of not less than three members, convene a meeting of the Authority, after giving not less than seven days' prior notice of such meeting within a period of not exceeding 15 days from the receipt of such requisition. . (3) The quorum for the meeting of the Authority shall be 4 members with at least presence of one of the representatives of Farmers will be compulsory. (4) The term of Office of the Members of the Authority other than the Ex Officio members shall be 4 years. (5) Any member of the Authority (other than the ex officio members), upon the expiry of the term of his office shall be eligible for re‑appointment for one similar term. (6) The Chairman or any member of Authority may, at any time, resign: Provided that his resignation shall not take effect until accepted by the Government.