Directorate General:

The Directorate of Local Government (DLG) was set up to assist and evaluate local governments in the province. The DLG is primarily responsible for liaison with the local governments through its district based offices. The Directorate is also responsible for examining and monitoring inter-districts relationship, setting up of performance standards for local governments, advising and evolving organization and methods for the benefit of local governments, arranging and formulating training for the elected representatives and employees of the local governments, and arranging annual and special audits of the local funds.

Headed by a Director General and supported by directors, the DLG undertakes research and evaluation in the field of local governance and produces publications for the benefit of local governments and general public. Coordination with local governments for timely implementation of government policies, directions and instructions (including Assembly matters) and redressal and disposal of public complaints are also mandated to the DLG. The DLG maintains liaison with donor agencies and performs functions as successor of the Subordinate officers of the former Director General of Local Government and Rural Development Department. The DLG is also responsible for the purchase of stores and capital goods.

Organizational Chart: