President Solih renews city councils' mandates

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday renewed the powers and functions of city councils.

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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih at a Cabinet meeting. PHOTO: PRESIDENT'S OFFICE

2018-12-20 14:45:22

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday renewed the powers and functions of city councils.

The Decentralization Act states that the powers and functions of city councils are determined by the incumbent President. Amendments were brought to the Constitution in former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s administration to reassign much of city councils’ functions and authority to other government administrations.

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