Introduction
The 36th Noonu Atoll Council Sitting focused on four main topics: the development of a MICE Tourism Facility in Manadhoo, the Regional Integrated Sustainability Initiative (RISI) for fostering resilient communities in Noonu Atoll, joining the Maldives Local Council Association and contesting for executive committee membership, and an appeal against the decision made at the 7th meeting regarding the handover of Atoll Council land 'Avehi' and its associated infrastructure.
Takeaways
A MICE Tourism Facility is proposed to be developed in the Atoll council secretariat and statehouse premises and properties owned by Noonu Atoll Council in Manadhoo.The Regional Integrated Sustainability Initiative (RISI) aims to preserve and utilize natural resources in a way that benefits current and future generations.Joining the Maldives Local Council Association would enable working alongside local council authorities and support the association to attain their objectives.There is an appeal against the decision made at the 7th meeting to hand over Atoll Council land 'Avehi' and its associated infrastructure.
Proposals & Decisions
- Proposal
- Noonu Atoll Council places an utmost importance on preserving and utilising the natural resources in a manner that would benefit the current and future generations. Ensuring sustainability necessitates re-evaluating the land-use plans and providing equal opportunities for everyone. To make this possible, the public, businesses and relevant organisations, including those addressing environmental issue, must communicate and work together.
A comprehensive statistical analysis must be conducted to evaluate the current distribution of resources in both habituated and uninhabited islands, to identify and address the areas that need improvement.
This analysis must be used to determine the long-run impact of different land-use projects and multiple comprehensive models can be used to present this data. The findings from these investigations need to be used by the council to establish policies that prioritise sustainable and balanced use of resources, including a unique Atoll Land-use Plan.
Necessary actions to enforce these policies must be taken by the Atoll Council, while closely monitoring how these plans can realise benefits for the general public. It is proposed to appoint Land Sea Maldives as the project as an implementation partner and responsible agent for grant from CFLI and sign an agreement as such.You can also reply to this email to add a task comment.This task is in the Council Decision list - General plan. - Decision
- Agreement shall be signed with Land Sea Maldives to execute this project with the financial aid from Canada fund. The Atoll Council decides to entrust the Atoll Company with the technical works and implementation of the project along with Land Sea Maldives. The Planning Unit of the Council shall continue to monitor the project and the persons involved in the implementation of the project shall provide up-to-date information to the unit. The Planning and Development Unit shall continue to seek and negotiate the cooperation of the relevant government agencies and councils for this project.
- Introduced by
Mohamed Basheer
manadhoo President of Noonu Atoll Council | 2021-Now
- In Favour
- 9
- Opposed
- 1 More details
36.1. Regional Integrated Sustainability Initiative (RISI): Fostering Resilient Communities in Noonu Atoll
- Proposal
- Development and service delivery of a sustainable tourism business, specially targeted for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) Tourism to be assigned to the Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company. This MICE facility is proposed to be developed in Manadhoo, in the land of secretariat building and statehouse buildings with the properties owned by Noonu Atoll Council with initial investment given as a loan to the Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company by the Noonu Atoll Council. The Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company is to seek avenues to meet the financial needs for the successful development of the MICE facility ensuring quality service delivery and sustainability of its operations.
The proposed developed includes demolition, restoration, refurbishment and renovation of existing buildings under the ownership of the Noonu Atoll Council as well as construction of additional service facilities and landscaping work. Furthermore, Noonu Atoll Council is to share existing resources and provide in-kind support inclusive of equipment, machinery and vehicles/vessels owned by the Noonu Atoll Council for the overall development, operations and service delivery of this MICE Facility.
Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company shall ensure branding and marketing of Noonu Atoll as a local tourism destination introducing MICE tourism to Noonu Atoll with the MICE facility in Manadhoo as a premier destination. This MICE facility shall also act as a market point for micro, small and medium enterprises enabling community members to use business as a force for good, a hub for job seekers as well as a space for conducting trainings and professional development programs specially targeted to meet the needs of Noonu Atoll.You can also reply to this email to add a task comment.This task is in the Council Decision list - General plan. - Decision
- Development and service delivery of a sustainable tourism business, specially targeted for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) Tourism to be assigned to the Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company. This MICE facility is proposed to be developed in Manadhoo Island, in the land owned by Noonu Atoll Council with initial investment given as a loan to the Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company by the Noonu Atoll Council. The Noonu Atoll Local Authority Company is to seek avenues to meet the financial needs for the successful development of the MICE facility ensuring quality service delivery and sustainability of its operations.
- Introduced by
Mohamed Adnan
maafaru Island Council President
- In Favour
- 7
- Opposed
- 3 More details
36.2. MICE Tourism Facility proposed to be developed in the Atoll council secretariat and statehouse premises and properties owned by Noonu Atoll Council in Manadhoo
- Proposal
- Since the Maldives Local Council Association (MLCA) aims to improve the operations of local council authorities in the country, provide experience, foster new skills and advocate on behalf of the local council authorities, becoming a member of this association would enable working alongside the local council authorities and support the association to attain their objectives.You can also reply to this email to add a task comment.This task is in the Council Decision list - General plan.
- Decision
- Noonu Atoll Council shall join the MLCA in accordance with Section.6 of the association’s steering regulation. Noonu Atoll Council shall pay a monthly fee of MVR 5000 to the MLCA, as required under Section.10 of the association’s steering regulation. This amount shall be included in the Noonu Atoll Council’s budget every year. Noonu Atoll Council’s president, Mr. Mohamed Basheer, shall be appointed as the council’s representative to the MLCA for the first term. As stated under Section.11(b) of the MLCA’s steering regulation. Noonu Atoll Council shall contest for the position of MLCA’s Chairperson or as the Atoll’s Chair for the steering committee. As a member of the MLCA, Noonu Atoll Council shall make the necessary arrangements for any events that require the council’s participation; and as a member of the steering committee, Noonu Atoll Council shall provide space to operate the MLCA’s office and accommodate its staff if necessary.
- Introduced by
Mohamed Basheer
manadhoo President of Noonu Atoll Council | 2021-Now
- In Favour
- 8
- Opposed
- 2 More details
36.3. Joining the Maldives Local Council Association and contesting for executive committee membership
- Proposal
- The joint evaluation committee of Noonu Atoll Council and Manadhoo Council has diligently assessed the handover procedures for the agreed-upon lands. However, the valuation of land parcel 'Avehi' and its associated buildings was determined through a court process, establishing a precedent. This evaluation resulted in a total cost of MVR 1.73 million.
The valuation process assumed that all developments on the land and buildings represent investments by Noonu Atoll Council, without considering depreciation. Given the current condition of the existing buildings, Manadhoo Council believes the valuation is inflated and proposes to engage in discussions to redefine the compensation amount, aligning it with a more realistic and up-to-date assessment of the property's value.You can also reply to this email to add a task comment.This task is in the Council Decision list - General plan. - Decision
- Manadhoo Council's claims regarding the inaccuracies of the court-determined valuation for land parcel 'Avehi' and its associated buildings have been deemed credible and substantiated. Consequently, direct negotiations between the Atoll Council President and Manadhoo Council representatives will commence to establish a mutually agreeable compensation amount and payment terms. A negotiation committee will be formed, outlining specific procedures and timelines. Should the parties fail to reach a consensus, further mediation or arbitration may be considered.
- Introduced by
Abdurahman Sobeeh
manadhoo Island Council President
- In Favour
- 7
- Opposed
- 3 More details