Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee's 1st Meeting of 2026

08 Mar 2026 Number M20/M/LM/2026/01

Summary

In today’s meeting, the Committee proceeded with the work of reviewing the 2025 Annual Report of the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works, and the 2024 Annual Report of Local Councils submitted by the Local Government Authority. Following deliberation, Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Saudha proposed to request the Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works and the Local Government Authority to submit PowerPoint presentations to the Committee based on these reports. The proposal was seconded by Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed.

The proposal was passed unanimously by the members present.

Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Present

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Official

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Official

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Not Voted

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Absent

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Absent

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Asadhulla Shihab

Gemanafushi

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes
Total
11
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
1
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
11
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
1
Vote Required
4

Works

01 Feb 2026

Ministry of Cities, Local Government and Public Works Annual Report for the year 2025

Ongoing

28 Dec 2025

Local Councils' Annual Report for the year 2024

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    07
  • Absent
    02
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    00
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    02
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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