Committee on Decentralization

Decentralization Committee 12th meeting of the year 2026

17 Aug 2026 Number M20/M/LM/2026/12

Summary

In today’s meeting, the committee interviewed the candidates nominated by the President for appointment to the Board of the Local Government Authority. Vilifushi Constituency Member Hassan Waheed proposed to determine that, following the committee's interview of the candidates nominated by the President for the appointment of 2 members determined by the People's Majlis to the Board of the Local Government Authority pursuant to Section 59 (a) (2) of Act No. 2010/7 (Decentralization Act), as they scored an average of 75% (seventy-five percent) or higher based on marks awarded by committee members according to the criteria passed by the General Committee of the People's Majlis, they are capable candidates for appointment to the Board of the Local Government Authority pursuant to Section 59 (e) of Act No. 2010/7 (Decentralization Act). This was seconded by Nilandhoo Constituency Member Fathimath Sauda. When put to a vote, this proposal was passed unanimously by the members present and participating in the vote.

Attendance

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Present

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Present

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Sick Leave

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Present

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Present

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Present

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Present

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Present

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Present

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Present

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

Present

Votes

Vote Details

Ahmed Xamyr

Central Mahchangolhi

Chairperson

Ahmed Aifan

North Henveyru

Yes

Ibrahim Shifaz

Ungoofaaru

Absent

Yaaseen Abdulla

Naifaru

Yes

Abdul Rahman

Addu Meedhoo

Yes

Mohamed Niushad

Keyodhoo

Yes

Ahmed Aslam

Bilehdhoo

Yes

Fathimath Sauda

Nilandhoo

Seconded By
Yes

Hassan Waheed

Vilifushi

Proposed By
Yes

Ibrahim Didi

Kolamaafushi

Yes

Mauroof Zakir

Kendhoo

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

Works

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

Attendance Summary

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

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