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ORDINANCE XVIII OF 2001 ORDINANCE XVIII OF 2001 BALOCHISTAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE, 2001 An Ordinance to establish, reconstruct and regulate the Local Governments in the Province of Balochistan [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 9th August, 2001] No. Legis:I‑122/Law/2000‑111, dated 9‑8‑2001.‑‑‑The following Ordinance made by the Governor of Balochistan on 8th August, 2001 is hereby published for general information: Whereas it is expedient to devolve political power and decentralize administrative and financial authority to accountable Local Governments for good governance, effective delivery of services and transparent decision making through institutionalized participation of the people at grass‑root level; And whereas the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is dissolved, the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; Now, therefore, in pursuance of Article 4 of the Provisional Constitution (Amendment) Order, 1999 (Chief Executive's Order No.9 of 1999 and in exercise of all powers enabling in that behalf, the Governor of Balochistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance:‑‑ CHAPTER III DISTRICT GOVERNMENT 18. Functions arid powers of the Zila Nazim.‑‑‑(1) The functions and powers of the Zila Nazim shall be to‑‑ (a) provide vision fear the district‑wise development, leadership and direction for efficient functioning of the District Government; (b) develop with the assistance of the District Administration strategies and time frame for accomplishment of the relevant goals approved by the Zila Council. (c) perform functions relating to law arid order in the district; (d) ensure implementation of the functions decentralized to the District Government. (e) oversee formulation and execution of the annual development plan, delivery of services and functioning of the District Government; (f) present proposal to the Zila Council for approval of budget for district Government, Zila Council and intra‑district fiscal transfers; (g) maintain administrative and financial discipline in the District Government; (h) present tax proposal to the Zila Council; . (i) present report on the performance of the District Government in person to the Zila Council at least twice a year; (j) preside over the meetings of the Zila Mushawarat Committee; . (k) take charge, organize and prepare for relief activities in disasters of natural calamities; (l) authorise officer of the District Government to sign documents on its behalf. (m) initiate inspections of Tehsil Municipal Administration, Town Municipal Administration and Union Administration in the district pursuant to section 135; (n) establish and supervise the working of the Internal Audit Office; (o) issue executive orders to the District Coordination Officer and Executive District Officers for discharge of the functions decentralized to the District Government; (p) to represent District Government on public and ceremonial occasions; and (q) perform any other function as may be assigned to him by the Government. (2) The Zila Nazim shall not employ and advisor, special assistant or a political secretary other than support staff allocated to his office from amongst the officials available in the district: