Al-Masry: MPs' disagreements delay Local Governance Law
During a discussion, Minister of Local Administration Walid Al-Messiry explained the reasons for the delay in approving the Local Administration Law. He clarified that widespread disagreements over the law's provisions within the Parliament and the relevant committee have led to prolonged debate, despite the government's expectation to complete it within six months to hold municipal elections in 2026. He added that the government conducted 48 dialogues with civil society organizations, involving two thousand experts, former mayors, academics, and deputies, aimed at improving the law. Internal disagreements within the council also contributed to this delay. Al-Messiry noted that the government is committed to passing the law and conducting elections by 2026, with flexibility regarding the duration of council appointments after their dissolution, ranging from six months to a year. He emphasized that councils can only be dissolved for reasons related to negligence or violations. Approximately 80 percent of citizen services are connected to municipalities, making the management of municipal councils a crucial responsibility of the executive authority.
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