Al-‘Armouti questions mayor's ties to minister
The head of the Nation Bloc parliamentary caucus, Deputy Saleh Arromouti, criticized the new Local Administration Law for 2026, which includes amendments to the municipalities, describing it as a "legislative massacre" that leads to a rollback of reform efforts and political life. He objected to the requirement for the Minister of Local Administration to approve the appointments of municipal heads, expressing doubt that the mayor is a subordinate employee of the minister. He emphasized that municipalities enjoy financial and administrative independence according to the constitution. Arromouti also rejected changing the name of the municipalities, stressing that national heritage must be preserved and that appointments should not replace direct elections. The debate over the amendments, which were approved in the Administrative Committee, erupted after deputies drafted various versions of the proposed text, raising doubts about the final changes to the law.
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