Local Government Authority
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Following decision to hand over administration of atolls to LGA, government proposes amendment to bring LGA employees under jurisdiction of Civil Service
Swearing-in ceremonies for newly elected councilors will be held simultaneously across all islands
Minister Moosa Zameer appointed as President of LGA
Constitution does not permit unelected officials to govern administrative divisions if Atoll Councils are abolished: Suood
Newly elected councilors to be sworn in on May 17
Hoarafushi Council President receives red-carpet welcome upon returning to office following unjust LGA suspension
Merging elections is an attempt to marginalize and impoverish public into subjugation; if implemented, a significant portion of Constitution will be lost: Ahmed Shafeeq
Government housing projects in Kulhudhuffushi remain stalled, while the administration has withheld approval for the City Council’s independent housing initiative for over a year!
Despite President Muizzu’s claims that projects in 57 islands remain stalled due to local councils, recent amendments to the Decentralization Act prove these assertions to be false
Protest staged in Hoarafushi following council president’s suspension
LGA granted power to immediately suspend councilors with ease
MDP heads to court to nullify amendments to Decentralization Act
Chief Judge decides to overturn Registrar’s rejection of case on Thinadhoo Mayor’s suspension
Bill to undermine councils’ power submitted to Majlis
Case filed in court seeking to nullify disciplinary action against Thinadhoo's Mayor, Deputy Mayor
Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Thinadhoo suspended without pay; entire council penalized
MDP says Thinadhoo Mayor’s suspension is PNC’s attempt to undermine council
Dr. Mariyam Zulfa appointed as Chief Executive Officer at the LGA
