President Muizzu Ratifies Reforms to Stop Council Power Abuse Once and For All

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the 16th Amendment to the Decentralisation Act (Act No. 7/2010) on 6 August 2025, after it was passed by Parliament the same day. The amendment sets boundaries for council-run businesses to prevent competition with local enterprises, prohibits councils from charging rent for land allocated for utilities, and introduces stricter financial oversight in councils' final year, requiring prior authorisation from the Ministry of Finance and Local Government Authority for staff appointments, leasing, and development projects. President Muizzu described the reform as a critical step for good governance and financial discipline.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the 16th Amendment to the Decentralisation Act (Act No. 7/2010) on 6 August 2025, after it was passed by Parliament the same day. The amendment sets boundaries for council-run businesses to prevent competition with local enterprises, prohibits councils from charging rent for land allocated for utilities, and introduces stricter financial oversight in councils' final year, requiring prior authorisation from the Ministry of Finance and Local Government Authority for staff appointments, leasing, and development projects. President Muizzu described the reform as a critical step for good governance and financial discipline.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the 16th Amendment to the Decentralisation Act (Act No. 7/2010) on 6 August 2025, after it was passed by Parliament the same day. The amendment sets boundaries for council-run businesses to prevent competition with local enterprises, prohibits councils from charging rent for land allocated for utilities, and introduces stricter financial oversight in councils' final year, requiring prior authorisation from the Ministry of Finance and Local Government Authority for staff appointments, leasing, and development projects. President Muizzu described the reform as a critical step for good governance and financial discipline.

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