The Local Government Authority (LGA) of the Maldives has announced that the newly elected councillors of islands, atolls and cities will take their oath on 17th May 2021.
Previously, the tentative date for the swearing-in ceremony of the new councils was 18th May 2021, however, LGA has now confirmed that the new councillors will assume office on 17th of this month.
Maldives held the Local Council Election earlier last month on 10th April 2021. In the elections, a total of 982 council members and 930 members of Women’s Development Committees were elected.
The newly elected members of the Women’s Development Committees are also scheduled to take their oaths on the same day as the swearing-in ceremony of the new councillors.
