EC opens 172 temporary jobs for Local Council Election

Elections Commission (EC) has announced 172 temporary jobs regarding the Local Council and Women's Development Committee Election next year.

The election is set to take place on 4th April 2026.

As per EC's announcement, they have requested people to apply for various positions for the election.

EC stated that these positions will be filled until the election ends. Along with a salary and benefits, the employees will receive overtime pay as well.

The upcoming election will see councilors and Women's Committee members from a total of 226 regions run.

These elections will be conducted following recent amendments to the Decentralization Act. A significant change mandates that islands with a population of less than 2,000 will now elect three councillors, while islands with a population of 2,000 or more will elect five councillors.

According to the EC's provisional report, 133 islands fall into the lower population category, requiring the election of a total of 399 councillors and 399 WDC members. For these three-councillor islands, one seat is specifically reserved for women, though female candidates may contest the other seats as well.

Conversely, 46 islands have a population exceeding 2,000, meaning they must elect five councillors each. These islands will collectively elect 230 councillors and 230 WDC members.