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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 23. External recall of Zila Nazim.‑‑‑(1) If in the opinion of the Chief Executive of the Province, the continuance in office of Zila Nazim is against the public policy or interest of the people or he is guilty of misconduct, the Chief Executive of the Province may move a motion in the Provincial Assembly stating the grounds for the recall of Zila Nazim. (2) Where the motion referred to in subsection (1) is approved through a resolution passed by a simple majority of total membership of the Provincial Assembly, the Zila Nazim shall cease ;o hold office immediately on passing of such resolution: Provided that the Zila Nazim shall be Provided an opportunity of being heard by the Provincial Assembly. (3) The result of the approval of the resolution of the Provincial Assembly referred to in subsection (1) shall be notified by the Government in the official G3,'crtP. (4) Nothing contained in subsection's (1) and (2) shall affect the provisions of section 161 in respect of removal of Zila Nazim by the Chief Election Commissioner.