Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 14th meeting of the year 2025

08 Jul 2025 Number M20/M/LM/2025/14

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee’s agenda was to meet with Uza. Aishath Azima Shakoor, following a request made by her regarding the Resolution to seek the views of Members of the Parliament on the amendments to the Decentralization Act and the challenges faced in its implementation. The meeting began with the Committee Chair opening the floor to determine the duration of the meeting. Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed proposed setting the time to 45 (forty-five) minutes. This was seconded by Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.

The Committee then met Uza. Aishath Azima Shakoor where she shared research on the Decentralization system.


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

Sick Leave

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Absent

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Absent

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Proposed By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

18 Jun 2025

Resolution to seek the views of Members of the Parliament on the amendments to the Decentralization Act and the challenges faced in its implementation

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    10
  • Absent
    00
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    00
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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