Legislative Amendment Clears Path for Thinadhoo Island Council to Attain City Council Status
The Parliament enacted an amendment to the Decentralisation Act allowing Thinadhoo Island Council in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll to attain City Council status. The bill, introduced by MP Hisaan Hussain (MDP), passed with 42 votes and no opposition. Former President Solih had conferred city status on Thinadhoo Island on 30 August 2023, but legislative hurdles prevented upgrade. The amendment stipulates that if more than one year remains in the council's term (currently two years), it will become City Council. Upon ratification by President Muizzu, the Council President becomes mayor and the Vice President deputy mayor.
The Parliament enacted an amendment to the Decentralisation Act allowing Thinadhoo Island Council in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll to attain City Council status. The bill, introduced by MP Hisaan Hussain (MDP), passed with 42 votes and no opposition. Former President Solih had conferred city status on Thinadhoo Island on 30 August 2023, but legislative hurdles prevented upgrade. The amendment stipulates that if more than one year remains in the council's term (currently two years), it will become City Council. Upon ratification by President Muizzu, the Council President becomes mayor and the Vice President deputy mayor.
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The Parliament enacted an amendment to the Decentralisation Act allowing Thinadhoo Island Council in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll to attain City Council status. The bill, introduced by MP Hisaan Hussain (MDP), passed with 42 votes and no opposition. Former President Solih had conferred city status on Thinadhoo Island on 30 August 2023, but legislative hurdles prevented upgrade. The amendment stipulates that if more than one year remains in the council's term (currently two years), it will become City Council. Upon ratification by President Muizzu, the Council President becomes mayor and the Vice President deputy mayor.
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