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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 XVII LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS 150. Authority for Local Government elections. ‑‑‑(1) The Local Government elections under this Ordinance shall be conducted by the Chief Election Commissioner in pursuance of the Local Government Elections Order, 2000 (Order No.8 of 2000). (2) The Chief Election Commissioner may require any person or authority to perform such functions or, render such assistance for the purpose of elections, including preparation of electoral rolls under this Ordinance as deemed fit. (3) The Chief Election Commissioner may authorise any of his officers to exercise any of his powers and perform any of his function under this' Ordinance. (4) The elections to the Local Governments shall be held every three years so as to enable their installation on the 14th day of August, of the year in which elections are held.. .