By-elections to be forgone if fewer than 548 days

9 hours ago

An amendment has been submitted to the Decentralization Act to forego by-elections for vacant positions in local councils and Women’s Development Committees (WDCs) if there are fewer than 548 days left for the election. The government-backed bill was submitted by ruling PNC’s Hoarafushi MP Ali Moosa. The amendments have been proposed to Articles 15, 29, 45, and 6-15 of the Decentralization Act. Ali