Political appointees higher than allowed in Foreign Service Act

Information disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the ministry has had political appointees in excess of the limit set by the Foreign Service Act even from the point it was first ratified in 2021.

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Mariyath Mohamed

2024-11-24 14:14:37

Information disclosed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that the ministry has had political appointees in excess of the limit set by the Foreign Service Act even from the point it was first ratified in 2021.

Article 115(f) of the Maldives Constitution grants the President the authority to appoint, dismiss and accept the resignation of members of the Cabinet, and such officials necessary for the proper functioning of the duties of his office.

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