Union councils of Pakistan

Azad Kashmir government Government of Gilgit-Baltistan Local government Constitution of Pakistan Territorial election commission Elections Provincial elections Territorial elections Political parties Provinces Autonomous region Customs Regional topics The union councils of Pakistan (Urdu: یونین کونسل), referred to as village councils in villages, are elected local government bodies consisting of 21 councillors, and headed by a Nazim, which is equivalent to a mayor or chairperson, plus a Naib Nazim (vice chairperson).

The term "union council" may be used for localities that are part of cities.

In addition to four male and two female members elected directly, there are two male and two female representatives of the labour, a minority member, a Union Nazim, and his deputy, known as Union Naib Nazim.

The addition of seats for minority members and special interests was implemented in part due to people not wanting to run for election when the union council system was first implemented.

[3] Union councils perform numerous functions including levying taxes,[3] building infrastructure,[4] and acting as an alternative dispute resolution system.