Course Contents
Local Government in Pakistan
1. local Government systems
Basic democracies system 1959( Ayub Khan Era)
People’s Local Government 1972
Local Government in Zia’s Regime
2. Local Government Plan 2000
. Features
. Strategy for Devolution of power
. Structure of local government 2000 plan
3. Composition of local Areas
Union.Tehsil,Town,District and City District
4. Authority and responsibility of the district government
5. Functions and powers of the Zilla Nazim
6. Functions and power of executive district officer
7 Local government finance
8. Local government elections
9. The role of local government in national development
. Union Council,Tehsil and District
10. The role of citizens in local government
11 Problems of local government in 2000 plan
12 Relation between local government and central government
13. Comparative study of the following Local government systems:
1. 1959
2. 1979
3. 2000 Plan
Course Synopsis
Modern governments are based on effective representation of people. Local government contributes to the strengthening of democracy. In Pakistan, Local government is the third tier of the government, the first two being the Central and Provincial governments. Local government operates both in rural and urban areas and provides representation at grass root level.It is protected by the constitution in Articles 32 and 140-A and each province has its own local government enabling legislation and ministries responsible for implementation. Local government is responsible for delivering a broad range of services in relation to roads,traffic,planning, environment,recreation,economic and community development. It serves as a training ground for mass political education and mobilization.
Course Learning Outcomes
By studying this course students will develop analytical skills in determining specific local public needs and how these local needs could be met.
It will create understanding about the public administration of towns, cities, counties and districts.
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Book Title : Devolution Past, Present and Future
Author : Abdul Hameed
Edition : 2006
Publisher : Pakistan Administrative Staff College
Book Title : Devolution or De-evolution? : Critical Study of Devolution Plan 2000
Author : Seema Abbasi
Edition : 2006
Publisher : National Book Foundation
Title : '.Devolution of power
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Title : local govt system of Musharraf
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Title : assessment of devolution Plan
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Title : history of local govt system in Pakistan
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Title : structure of District Government
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Title : local govt ordinance
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Title : issues of relationship between Central govt and Local govt
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Title : structure of local govt according to 2001
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Title : issues and challenges of local govt system in Pakistan
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Title : powers of Nazim and DCO
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