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Ameer Clarifies Inaccuracies in President Muizzu’s Statement on Local Council Staff Pay Rise

Former Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer said the remuneration of local council administrative staff is set by the National Pay Commission rather than parliament, contradicting President Mohamed Muizzu's statement that only parliament can raise their salaries. Muizzu nevertheless reiterated his commitment to increasing the salaries of all civil servants after considering the nation's financial situation.

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  • Administrative personnel of local councils are classified as civil servants. The National Pay Commission is the designated authority responsible for determining the remuneration of all civil servants. The Pay Commission adheres to a pay ma…

    Ibrahim Ameer Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

  • At present, only the parliament can resolve this issue. It necessitates concerted efforts within the parliamentary framework.

    President Mohamed Muizzu Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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