Mayor of Islamabad
| Mayor of Islamabad
ناظم اسلام آباد | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Electorate of Islamabad |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | Sheikh Ansar Aziz |
| Formation | Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act 2015[1] |
| Deputy | Deputy Mayor of Islamabad |
| Website | cda.gov.pk |
The Mayor of Islamabad (Urdu: ناظم اسلام آباد) is the mayor who heads Islamabad and the surrounding capital territory's municipal administration.[2]
Local Government System
The office of the mayor was created pursuant to the Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government Act 2015, passed by the National Assembly and Senate in 2015.[1] Islamabad has 50 Union Councils.
In addition to the mayor, three Deputy mayors are also elected to the office.
Administrative powers
The mayor leads the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation (IMC) whose executive branch consists of 77 elected officials; comprising 50 union council chairmen and 27 reserved seatholders.[2] The IMC has 11,000 employees and its functions include urban planning, road maintenance, environment control, building control, water supply, sanitation, and other municipal services for the Islamabad Capital Territory. The mayor also chairs the Capital Development Authority (CDA) which has around 4,500 employees; its scope is mainly confined to estate management, sector developments and project executions.[3][4][5]
List of Mayors
| # | Mayor | Took office | Left office | Deputy Mayors | Affiliation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Ansar Aziz | 4 March 2016 | Incumbent |
|
PMLN | Islamabad mayorship inauguration |
Sheikh Ansar Aziz is the first mayor of Islamabad. He took his oath on 4 March 2016.[3] The mayor's office is located in G-6, Islamabad.[3]
Mayor Election History
Mayor Elections 2015
| Islamabad Local Government Elections 2015 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | IMC | Percentage % | ||
| 1 | Pakistan Muslim League (N) | 21 | 42% |  |
| 2 | Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf | 15 | 30% |  |
| 3 | Independents | 14 | 28% |  |
| Total | 50 | 100% | ||
PML(N) held a two-thirds majority in the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 Haider, Irfan (29 July 2015). "NA passes Islamabad local government bill". Dawn. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "PML-N candidate elected as first-ever mayor of Islamabad". The Express Tribune. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 Anis, Muhammad (2 March 2016). "70% CDA employees to be transferred to Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation". The Nation. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ↑ Mangat, Shamshad (9 September 2016). "Islamabad mayor seeks explanation from latecomers". Daily Times. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ↑ Abbasi, Kashif (6 September 2016). "CDA handed over to Islamabad's mayor". Dawn. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
