Applications Reopened for Civil Society Representative on Local Government Authority Board

The Office of the President has reopened applications for the position of a member of a civil society organization on the Local Government Authority (LGA) board. The position was vacant, prompting the reissuance of the call for applicants under Article 59 of the Law on Decentralization and Administration of the Maldives. The LGA Board consists of nine members in total. The application form can be downloaded from the Office of the President's website. Applications will be accepted at the Office of the President on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, from 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM on official working days before 12:00 PM. In addition to the Minister appointed by the President who is accountable to the People's Majlis as stated in Article 140 of the Constitution, the board includes a female member with experience in gender equality, a member with experience in governance or public administration, and a member representing a civil society organization. It also includes one member elected from among city councilors, one member elected from among island councils, an employee of the Ministry designated by the Minister of Finance, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority designated by the President.