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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 22. Vacancy in the Office of Zila Nazim.‑‑‑‑(1) In case of the office of Zila Nazim falls vacant for reason of his death, resignation, removal or suspension or, where in the opinion of the Zila Council, he has become incapable to perform his functions on account of mental or physical incapacity, the Naib Zila Nazim shall act as Zila Nazim till an officiating Nazim is elected under subsection (6) of section 156 or a new Zila Nazim is elected under‑ subsection (5) of that section: Provided that the officiating Zila Nazim shall not ‑be a candidate in the election for Zila Nazim. (2) Where a Zila Nazim is unable to perform his functions for reason of his temporary absence, he may authorise Naib Zila Nazim, in writing. to act on his behalf till he resumes his duties.