Committee on Independent Institutions

Committee on Independent Institutions 13th Meeting of 2026

15 Jun 2026 Number M20/M/MM/2026/13

Summary

Today, the committee reviewed the President’s referral regarding the appointment of an Elections Commission member in accordance with Section 4 (b) of Elections Commission Act (Act No.: 8/2008).

Once the chair opened the floor for members’ input, Baarashu Constituency Member Ibrahim Shujau proposed and Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi seconded the following: Setting, 22nd June 2026 as the deadline to complete the committee’s work on the President’s referral regarding the appointment of an Elections Commission member, to form an administrative panel of 3 employees as per the Standing Order of the People’s Majlis to examine the eligibility of the candidates, with the nominees being Uza. Shahzadh Saeed (Legal Officer) and Fathimath Nadha (Senior Committee Officer) and Aishath Rifa (Senior Officer), to open for public comments until 21st June 2026 and to interview the candidates nominated by the President on 22nd June 2026.

This proposal was approved unanimously by all the members present.


The details of this vote are in the "Votes" section of this page.



Attendance

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Present

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Official

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Sick Leave

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Present

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Present

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Chairperson

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Absent

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Proposed By
Yes

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes
Total
10
Yes
5
Voted
5
Present
6
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
5
Abstain
0
Vote Required
3
Total
10
Present
6
Eligible
5
Yes
5
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
5
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
3

Works

15 Jun 2026

Issue referred by the President for the appointment of a member to the Elections Commission

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

  • Present
    07
  • Absent
    01
  • Simultaneous Committee
    00
  • Sick Leave
    01
  • Leave
    00
  • Official
    01
  • Attendance Not Required
    00

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