Local Government Authority

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The Local Government Authority (LGA) has held a meeting with the Th. Madifushi Island Council to discuss the challenges facing the council and identify areas where support is required.

LGA: Spending appears to exceed budget because atoll branch expenses are recorded as authority expenditures

After the City Council had already granted permission for the MDP to hold its congress, the Local Government Authority (LGA) issued a formal letter to all city and island councils.

Government Denies MDP Request for Venue to Hold Congress

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has held a meeting with the Th. Madifushi Island Council to discuss the challenges facing the council and identify areas where support is required.

LGA expenditures exceed allocated budget by MVR 13 million

Ali Shaufaan, Vice President of the Fehendhoo Council.

"It is inconsistent to freeze recruitment at local councils while simultaneously paying high salaries to political appointees"

President Muizzu appoints Nimal as CEO of the Local Government Authority.

LGA expenditures exceed allocated budget

A meeting of the Local Government Authority (LGA) board.

Muizzu seizes control of council staffing following takeover of local land jurisdictions

President Muizzu has ratified the 19th amendment to the Decentralization Act, which governs the administrative divisions of the Maldives.

President ratifies bill allowing seizure of council lands, disregarding public concerns and petitions

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has appointed Mohamed Nimal as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Local Government Authority (LGA).

LGA Board Election Deferred Over Administrative Delays

Local Government Authority Leadership: Contradictory directives issued to councils regarding expenditure.

Previous directive rescinded: Local councils instructed not to use official budgets for members' travel expenses to vote

Former Hulhumale' MP and Chairperson of the MDP Decentralization Committee, Ali Niyaz, speaks to the media following a meeting with members of the Local Government Authority (LGA) on Thursday.

MDP Seeks Greater Transparency, Urges LGA to Broadcast Meetings

Ali Niyaz, Chairperson of the MDP Decentralization Committee.

Abolishing Atoll Councils violates spirit of Constitution; MDP to seek legal recourse: Niyaz

HA. Baarah: The island council's 2022 financial statement was not prepared in accordance with the Public Finance Regulations and established international accounting standards.

Baarah Council failed to include complete financial data for 2021 in its 2022 financial statement: Audit Office

From an MDP rally: The MDP continues to voice its opposition against the government's provocative actions.

MDP calls for immediate end to interference in independence and powers granted to city councils

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has held a meeting with the Th. Madifushi Island Council to discuss the challenges facing the council and identify areas where support is required.

Applications open for membership on the LGA Board

Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Athif holds an online meeting with the Council Presidents of the islands in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.

LGA obstructs joint development efforts by Haa Dhaalu Atoll islands; Mayor vows to continue the initiative!

AA. Bodufolhudhoo: Council failed to follow regulations in leasing land plots.

Bodufolhudhoo Council allocated land plots in violation of regulations: Audit report

The Local Government Authority (LGA) has declared that Shujau Ali, the President of the V. Thinadhoo Island Council, has lost his seat.

Thinadhoo Council President loses seat after joining MDP

Local Government Authority (LGA) Office.

Veyvah Council swearing-in ceremony to proceed as soon as a judge is appointed: LGA

Minister of Finance Moosa Zameer.

Zameer says health prevents him from serving

Shujau Ali, the President of the V. Thinadhoo Island Council, has officially signed with the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP). His move follows a successful election bid where he initially contested and won his seat on The Democrats' ticket.

Thinadhoo Council President removed from duties over alleged party floor-crossing

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