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President’s Office directs LGA to establish atoll offices

The President's Office directed the Local Government Authority (LGA) to establish administrative offices in every atoll following the dissolution of Atoll Councils on 18 May 2026. The move follows amendments to the Decentralisation Act transferring atoll administration to the LGA. The President instructed that employees should retain their jobs and salaries. A letter from Aishath Ikram to LGA CEO Mohamed Nimal specified the office naming format: 'Local Government Authority – [Name of Atoll] Office'. Offices will operate as branches of the LGA.

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May 18, 2026

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The President's Office directed the Local Government Authority (LGA) to establish administrative offices in every atoll following the dissolution of Atoll Councils on 18 May 2026. The move follows amendments to the Decentralisation Act transferring atoll administration to the LGA. The President instructed that employees should retain their jobs and salaries. A letter from Aishath Ikram to LGA CEO Mohamed Nimal specified the office naming format: 'Local Government Authority – [Name of Atoll] Office'. Offices will operate as branches of the LGA.

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