Applications opened for BroadCom seat vacated by Zeena's resignation

Applications have been opened for the vacancy at the Maldives Broadcasting Commission (MBC).

On Monday, the President’s Office began accepting applications for the recently vacated position at the commission, following the resignation of member Zeena Zahir. Zeena resigned from her post at the commission, last Wednesday, amid a no-confidence motion.

While the deadline for application submission has been set at 1230pm on November 19, a Thursday, those interested in applying for the position may download the form from the office’s official website.

Interested candidates may also acquire the application forms through the front desk of the President’s Office

Earlier in October, the Majlis committee on independent institutions decided to move forward with a no-confidence motion against Zeena, who was appointed to the commission in April 2016. Zeena resigned prior to a vote scheduled for the committee report, at Majlis.

Broadcom comprises of seven members out of which four became vacant after Fathmath Zaina’s removal and three members, including President Mohamed Shaheeb’s resignation. Last year in December, Mariyam Waheedha was elected as the commission’s President, Ahmed Gais as Vice President and Ali Yoosuf as a member.

The commission is tasked with ensuring that broadcasters comply with the Broadcasting Act.