Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 10th meeting of the year 2026

11 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/LM/2026/10

Summary

In today’s meeting, the committee started its work regarding the Bill on the Amendment to the Act No. 2010/7 (Decentralization Act). Keyodhoo Constituency Member Mohamed Niushad proposed to set the deadline of the Bill as 30th September 2026 to allow sufficient time for public comment and stakeholder consultation. This was seconded by Hithadhoo Uthuru Constituency Member Abdulla Sodiq. When put to a vote, this proposal did not get enough votes to pass.


Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi proposed that the committee set the deadline of the Bill as 16th August 2026, 12:00, and to allow the public to comment on the Bill until 13th August 2026, 13:00. This proposal was seconded by Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed, and when put to a vote, it was passed by the majority of the members present.


Afterwards, the committee started the work regarding the names forwarded by the President for appointment to the Board of the Local Government Authority. Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed proposed to open the opportunity for the public to submit complaints regarding the nominees until 16th August 2026, 14:00. This was seconded by Kolamaafushi Constituency Member Ibrahim Didi. When put to a vote, it was passed by the majority of the members present.


Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

No

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

No

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Proposed By
Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

No

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

No

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

No

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

No

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

Seconded By
Yes
Total
11
Yes
3
Voted
9
Present
10
No
6
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
3
No
6
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

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

No

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

No

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Seconded By
Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Proposed By
Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

No
Total
11
Yes
6
Voted
9
Present
10
No
3
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
6
No
3
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

Yes

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Absent

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

No

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Seconded By
Yes

Abdulla Sodig

North Hithadhoo

No
Total
11
Yes
7
Voted
9
Present
10
No
2
Not Voted
0
Eligible
9
Abstain
0
Vote Required
5
Total
11
Present
10
Eligible
9
Yes
7
No
2
Abstain
0
Voted
9
Not Voted
0
Vote Required
5

Works

10 Aug 2026

Bill on amendment to the Decentralization Act (No. 7/2010), proposed by Hon. Abdul Hannan Aboobakuru, MP for Thulhaadhoo

Ongoing

10 Aug 2026

The matter forwarded by the President regarding the appointment of 2 members to the Board of the Local Government Authority, from among the members designated by the People's Majlis (Parliament).

Ongoing

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