Functions and Powers of the Chairman Tehsil Local Government

Provide vision for tehsil-wide development, leadership, and direction for efficient functioning of Tehsil Local Government. Formulate strategies and timeframe for accomplishment of goals regarding infrastructure development and improvement in delivery of services approved by Tehsil Council. Coordinate, where required with District Administration for district wide development and delivery of services. Ensure implementation of devolved functions and maintain administrative and financial discipline. Oversee formulation and execution of tehsil Annual Development Programme including annual schemes for development and improvement of municipal services and infrastructure. Prepare spatial plans for the tehsil including plans for land use and zoning and disseminate these plans for public enquiry. Present budget proposals to tehsil council for approval. Present to the Tehsil Council bi-annual reports on the performance of offices of Tehsil Local Government. Monitor and supervise the performance of functionaries of Government offices in the tehsil and hold them accountable by making inquiries and reports to the District Administration and relevant provincial department(s) for action Review implementation of rules and byelaws governing land use, housing, markets, zoning, roads, traffic, tax, infrastructure, and public utilities. Approve proposals for public transport and mass transit systems, construction of express ways, flyovers, bridges, roads, under passes, and inter-town streets. Perform the functions of approval of such macro municipal plans as may be notified by City Local Government. Sewerage tertiary and secondary network, treatment plants, and disposal. Storm water drainage network and disposal. Flood control protection and rapid response contingency plans.