Sindh Government Proposes 100% Salary Increase for Local Government Representatives

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The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) led Sindh government is planning to amend the Local Government Act, 2013, to raise the salaries and privileges of local government representatives, including Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Union Council (UC) chairmen and vice chairmen. According to sources, the proposed amendment aims to increase the salaries of Mayors and Deputy Mayors by 100 percent. This move is part of a broader effort to empower LG institutions, mayors, and UC chairmen. The Sindh LG Secretary, Najam Shah, will present the amendment bill in the Sindh Cabinet meeting tomorrow for consideration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sindh government plans to amend the Local Government Act, 2013, to raise the salaries of local government representatives, including Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Union Council (UC) chairmen and vice chairmen, by 100 percent.
  • The proposed amendment aims to increase the salaries of Mayors and Deputy Mayors by 100 percent, in addition to enhancing their privileges.
  • The amendment targets empowering LG institutions, mayors, and UC chairmen by granting them more authority and autonomy.
  • The approved amendments in July by the Sindh Cabinet allowed mayors and UC chairmen to head the development authorities in their respective divisions and districts across the province.
  • The Karachi mayor will serve as the ex-officio of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Lyari Development Authority (LDA), and Malir Development Authority (MDA), while the Hyderabad mayor will assume chairmanship of the Hyderabad Development Authority (HDA).
  • The chief executive of the regional solid waste management will be appointed from three shortlisted officers with the consultation of the respective mayor.
  • The Karachi mayor will also be the ex-officio of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW and SB), while one of the three shortlisted officers will be appointed as the chief executive of the water board with the consultation of the mayor.
  • The proposed amendments aim to enhance the authority and autonomy of LG institutions, mayors, and UC chairmen in managing development activities in their respective areas.
  • The amendment bill is scheduled to be tabled in the Sindh Cabinet meeting tomorrow for consideration.

Statistics:

  • Proposed 100% salary increase for Mayors and Deputy Mayors.
  • Estimated impact on the Sindh provincial budget.
  • Number of LG institutions across Sindh province.
  • Number of Mayors, Deputy Mayors, and Union Council (UC) chairmen and vice chairmen affected by the proposed amendment.
  • Date of previous amendment in July by the Sindh Cabinet.

Sources:

  • The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) led Sindh government.
  • Media reports on Tuesday.
  • Sindh LG Secretary Najam Shah.
  • Local Government Act, 2013.
  • Rules Book, 2017.
  • Sindh Cabinet meeting.