Committee on Independent Institutions

Committee on Independent Institutions 16th Meeting 2026

15 Jul 2026 Number M20/M/MM/2026/16

Summary

Today, as the first item on the agenda, the committee reviewed a letter sent by the Elections Commission regarding the changes to the membership of the Women’s Development Committees. As the letter was submitted for the Committee’s attention, it was shared with the committee members, who were then given time to read and consider its content. 

Following this, the committee deliberated on extending the deadline to complete its review of the resolution by Baarashu Constituency Member Ibrahim Shujau, seeking the views of the members of the 20th Parliament on the increase in the number of members of Parliament every five years. As the previously set deadline had expired before the committee could conclude its work, members discussed setting a new completion date.  

Once the Chair opened the floor for member’s input, Henveiru Hulhangu Constituency Member Ali Ibrahim proposed, and Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi seconded, setting 30 November 2026 as the new deadline for the committee to complete its review of the resolution by Baarashu Constituency Member Ibrahim Shujau, seeking the views of the members of the 20th Parliament on the continued increase in the number of members of Parliament every five years.

The details of the vote on this motion are in the ‘Votes’ section.


Attendance

Ali Ibrahim

West Henveyru

Present

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Official

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Simultaneous Committee

Hussain Riza Adam

Maafushi

Present

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Present

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

Proposed By
Yes

Meekail Ahmed Nasym

South Galolhu

Absent

Mohamed Nazim

North Maafannu

Absent

Abdulla Shareef

Kelaa

Absent

Ibrahim Hussain

South Fuvahmulah

Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Shujau

Baarashu

Yes

Abdul Latheef Mohamed

Dhidhdhoo

Yes

Ashraf Rasheed

Faresmaathodaa

Yes
Total
10
Yes
6
Voted
6
Present
7
No
0
Not Voted
0
Eligible
6
Abstain
0
Vote Required
4
Total
10
Present
7
Eligible
6
Yes
6
No
0
Abstain
0
Voted
6
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
4

Works

15 Jul 2026

Letter from the Elections Commission informing the Committee of the changes concerning Women’s Development Committees

Completed

17 Jul 2024

Resolution to determine the views of the 20th Majlis on the increasing number of members of parliament every five years

Ongoing

Attendance Summary

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

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