Salaries of some administrative staff exceed those of councilors; resolution submitted to increase councilors' pay

MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis to increase councilors' salaries, noting that some administrative staff earn more than elected councilors. The resolution cites constitutional rights to fair compensation and the expanded duties of councilors under the Decentralization Act. It argues that low salaries undermine councilors' authority and contribute to rural depopulation. The resolution also calls for including Women's Development Committee members in pay revisions.

MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis to increase councilors' salaries, noting that some administrative staff earn more than elected councilors. The resolution cites constitutional rights to fair compensation and the expanded duties of councilors under the Decentralization Act. It argues that low salaries undermine councilors' authority and contribute to rural depopulation. The resolution also calls for including Women's Development Committee members in pay revisions.

MP Meekail Ahmed Naseem submitted a resolution to the People's Majlis to increase councilors' salaries, noting that some administrative staff earn more than elected councilors. The resolution cites constitutional rights to fair compensation and the expanded duties of councilors under the Decentralization Act. It argues that low salaries undermine councilors' authority and contribute to rural depopulation. The resolution also calls for including Women's Development Committee members in pay revisions.

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