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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 V TEHSIL AND TOWN MUNlCIPAL ADMINISTRATION 58. Tehsil Municipal Officer.‑‑‑(1) The Government shall appoint the Tehsil Municipal Officer who shall be the Principal Accounting Officer of the Tehsil Municipal Administration and shall be the focal person‑ (a) for redressing public complaints relating to Tehsil Municipal Administration; and (b) for liaising with the District Government and the Local Government Commission, through the District Government, for resolution of disputes relating to Tehsil Municipal Administration. (2) The Tehsil Municipal Officer shall‑ (a) ensure that the business of the Tehsil Municipal Administration is carried out in accordance with this Ordinance and any other law relating to municipal services for the time being in force. (b) coordinate the municipal activities of the Tehsil Municipal Administration and Union Administrations within the Tehsil for concern planning and development of municipal infrastructure and for effective and efficient functioning of the Tehsil Municipal Administration; (c) exercise general supervision over programmes, protects services, and activities of the Tehsil Municipal Administration; and (d) provide information required by the Tehsil Council for the performance of their functions. Provided, that while dealing with the Government. District Government and Local Government Commission, the Tehsil Municipal Officer shall not bypass the Tehsil Nazim.