Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 4th meeting of the year 2025

16 Apr 2025 Number M20/M/LM/2025/04

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee first reviewed a public letter expressing concerns about the Male’ City Council’s decision to convert the Maafannu Cemetery into a parking zone. The committee decided to respond the individual, based on the documents received by the committee.

Following this, the Committee reviewed L. Maamendhoo Council’s issue regarding the operational hours of the L. Maamendhoo Health Centre. The Council requested that the Centre operate for 16 hours, in accordance with its designation as a Level 2 Health Centre. After reviewing the information received from the Ministry of Health, the committee agreed to send a letter to the Ministry of Finance and Planning to acquire more information regarding the issue. 

After that, the Committee then reviewed a letter from the public concerning the B. Kudarikilu Council’s decision to designate the northern area of Kudarikilu beach side for guesthouses. Regarding this issue the committee proposed to send a letter to the individual stating that the committee does not see the need to overturn the Kudarikilu council's decision because they have followed all the legal procedures outlined in the Decentralization Act. 

Lastly, the Local Council’s annual report 2023 and Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public works annual report for the year 2024 were reviewed. In this issue, the committee decided to inform the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works and Local Government Authority to present a presentation based on reports. 

Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Present

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
10
Voted
10
Present
11
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
10
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
11
Eligible
10
Yes
10
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
10
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Absent

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Absent

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Proposed By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
9
Voted
9
Present
10
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
6
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
9
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
6

Works

27 Feb 2025

Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Annual Report for the year 2024

Ongoing

19 Jan 2025

Letter from the public concerning the B. Kudarikilu Council’s decision to designate the northern area of Kudarikilu beachside for guesthouses.

Ongoing

31 Dec 2024

Local Councils' Annual Report for the year 2023

Ongoing

22 Dec 2024

Issue regarding L. Maamendhoo Health Centre

Ongoing

27 Oct 2024

Issue regarding conversion of Maafannu Cemetery to a parking zone

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    11
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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