Bill passed giving President power to appoint ACC and EC chairpersons
The People’s Majlis has passed the bill giving the President the power to appoint the chairpersons of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Elections Commission (EC).
This bill amends the laws of the ACC and EC to allow the President to appoint the chairpersons of these two commissions, with the approval of the People’s Majlis. Previously, the chairpersons were elected by the members of the respective commissions.
The passage of this bill marks a significant change in the appointment process for these key positions in two important independent institutions. It gives the President more direct influence in selecting who will lead these commissions, while still requiring parliamentary approval. parliamentary approval.
Supporters of the change argue it will improve accountability, while critics have expressed concerns about potential impacts on the independence of these bodies. The bill’s passage is likely to be seen as an important development in the governance structure of these institutions.
