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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 XIV GOVERNMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RELATIONS 134. Zila Mohtasib.‑‑‑(1) Without prejudice to the provisions as contained in the Balochistan enactment regarding Provincial Mohtasib, in every district there shall be a Zila Mohtasib. (2) The Zila Mohtasib shall redress citizens' complaints against mal -administration of the holders of public offices in the Local Governments within the district. Explanation.‑‑‑For the purpose of this section, the expression 'holders of public office includes all functionaries of the District Government, Tehsil Municipal Administration, Union Administration, Nazims, Naib Nazims, District Police Officers and officials, members of the councils and all officials of the Council. (3) All holders of public offices shall aid and assist the Zila Mohtasib in exercise of his functions. (4) The Zila Mohtasib shall hold office for a term of four years and shall be eligible for appointment for a similar term. (5) The Zila Mohtasib may resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Zila Council through Naib Zila Nazim. (6) The manner of selection, appointment, removal, terms and conditions of service, functions, and powers of the Zila Mohtasib and procedures relating thereto shall be as provided in the Third Schedule.