President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Eighth Amendment to the Local Council Elections Act (Act No. 10/2010).
The amendment was passed by the People’s Majlis on Thursday, 27 November 2025, during the 26th sitting of its third session this year.
The amendment introduces essential revisions to strengthen the framework governing elections for City Councils and Island Councils, establishing clearer principles and procedures for their conduct.
It further stipulates that by-elections held to fill vacancies on Local Councils, under the Decentralisation Act, must be conducted twice annually.
Following ratification, the amendment has come into effect upon its publication in the Government Gazette.