The functions and powers of the Zila Nazim are to:- • provide vision for the district-wide development, leadership and direction for efficient functioning of the District Government;
• develop with the assistance of the District Administration strategies and timeframe for accomplishment of the relevant goals approved by the Zila Council;
• perform functions relating to law and order in the district;
• ensure implementation of the functions decentralised to the District Government;
• oversee formulation and execution of the annual development plan, delivery of services and functioning of the District Government;
• present proposal to the Zila Council for approval of budget for District Government, Zila Council and intra-district fiscal transfers;
• maintain administrative and financial discipline in the District Government;
• present tax proposals to the Zila Council;
• present report on the performance of the District Government in person to the Zila Council at least twice a year;
• preside over the meetings of the Zila Mushawarat Committee;
• take charge, organise and prepare for relief activities in disasters or natural calamities;
• authorise officers of the District Government to sign documents on its behalf;
• initiate inspections of Tehsil Municipal Administration, Town Municipal Administration and Union Administration in the district pursuant to section 135 of the Local Government Ordinance, 2001;
• establish and supervise the working of the Internal Audit Office;
• issue executive orders to the District Coordination Officer and Executive District Officers for discharge of the functions decentralised to the District Government;
• to represent District Government on public and ceremonial occasions; and
• perform any other function as may be assigned to him by the Provincial Government.
The Zila Nazim shall not employ any advisor, special assistant or a political secretary other than support staff allocated to his office from amongst the officials available in the district.
The Zila Nazim shall be personally responsible for any loss, financial or otherwise, flowing from the decisions made by him personally or under his directions in violation of any provisions of this Ordinance or any other law for the time being in force and for any expenditure incurred without lawful authority.
The Zila Nazim may resign from office by tendering resignation in writing addressed to the Chief Executive of the Province.