Structural Composition
The Provincial Local Government Commission was established in the light of section 122 to 124 of PLGA 2013, which provides that the composition shall consist of the following:
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A Chairman who shall be the Minister for Local Government
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Three members of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab (two nominated by the leader of the house and one by leader of opposition in the Assembly)
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Two eminent, qualified and experienced technocrat members, including at least one woman, selected by the government
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Secretary, Local Government ex-officio Member/ Secretary of the Commission
Functions
The Provincial Local Government Commission shall perform its functions under section 123 of PLGA 2013 as under:
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Conduct annual and special inspections of local governments
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Conduct inquiry and special audit of any local government
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Resolve the disputes between any Department of the Government and a local government or between local governments
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Conduct social and performance audit of any local government
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Take cognizance of violations of laws and rules by any local government
Members of Provincial Local Government Commission
The members of the Provincial Local Government Commission are:
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Nominated by the Leader of the House
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Nominated by the Leader of the House
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Technocrat
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Technocrat