33.1 Approval of Budget for 2024

Recap

The 33rd Noonu Atoll Council Sitting focused on financial matters for the year 2024. Key topics included the final approval of the 2024 budget and policies to ensure compliance with overtime pay requirements.

Proposal

Decision

The Noonu Atoll Council, having carefully considered the proposed final 2024 budget, hereby approves the budget. The total budget amounts to 51,889,837.00 Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), comprised of 12,259,527.60 from block grant, 13,859,800.00 from council revenues, 2,500,000.00 from trust fund, 20,625,000.00 as third-party finances, and an additional 2,645,509.40 from reserve funds. This approved budget will guide the Noonu Atoll Council's financial projections and activities for the year 2024, ensuring effective allocation of resources and progress towards the council's development objectives.

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33.2 Budget and Policy to Ensure Compliance with Overtime Pay Requirements

Proposal

The council proposes a review and amendment of its internal policies related to overtime pay to ensure compliance with the Employment Act. Additionally, the council will advocate for changes to the Civil Service Commission's pay harmonization and specialty allowance formula to align with the Act's requirements regarding overtime pay. Furthermore, the council will allocate necessary funds in the annual budget to cover the cost of overtime pay. By taking these steps, the council can demonstrate its commitment to fair labor practices and ensure that its staff are treated fairly in accordance with the law.

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Decision

Noonu Atoll Council, having considered the proposal to practice its internal policies, advocate for changes at the Civil Service Commission level, and allocate necessary funds for overtime pay, hereby approves the following: The council will practice its internal policies related to overtime pay to ensure full compliance with the Employment Act. Atoll Council will advocate for changes to the Civil Service Commission's pay harmonization and specialty allowance formula to align with the Act's requirements regarding overtime pay. The council will allocate and ensure sufficient funds in the annual budget to cover the cost of overtime pay for staff who work beyond their regular hours. Additionally, individual island councils retain the autonomy to make independent decisions regarding overtime pay within their respective jurisdictions. Furthermore, the Noonu Atoll Council will pursue legal action to advocate for the inclusion of overtime rights in the Employment Act, seeking a judicial ruling to clarify and enforce the law in this regard. By taking these steps, the Noonu Atoll Council demonstrates its commitment to fair labor practices, ensuring that its staff are treated fairly in accordance with the law and that the rights of all employees within the atoll are protected.

Introduced by

Mohamed Basheer

President of Noonu Atoll Council | 2021-Now

In Favour

9

Opposed

2

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