129

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 XIV GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RELATIONS 129. Suspension of Zila Nazim‑‑‑‑(1) Where in the opinion of the Chief Executive of the Province the Zila Nazim deliberately avoiding or failing to comply with the directions given by the Chief Executive of the Province under section 128, the Chief, Executive of the Province may suspended the Zila Nazim. (2) The suspension of the Zila Nazim under subsection (1) shall be subject to ratification by the Provincial Assembly within thirty days. (3) If the Provincial Assembly by a simple majority of its total membership ratifies the suspension of the Zila Nazim, he shall stand removed from his office: Provided that the Zila Nazim shall be provided with an opportunity of being heard by the Provincial Assembly. (4) If the Provincial Assembly does not ratify the suspension of the Zila Nazim, the order of the Chief Executive of the Province shall cease to have effect. (5) During the period of suspension of a Zila Nazim, the Naib Zila Nazim shall act as Zila Nazim in accordance with the provisions of section 22.