Govt moves to scrap Atoll Councils

3 days ago

The government has submitted a proposal to abolish Atoll Councils ahead of next year’s local council elections, alongside amendments to reduce the number of elected councillors and restructure local governance. The proposed changes span the Constitution, the Local Council Election Act, and the Decentralization of Administrative Areas Act. If passed, the term “Atoll Council” will be removed from both laws, effectively