Ali Zaheer
Information Officer
Records & Information
- Address: HA. Ihavandhoo Council Office, Room 6
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +960 700 0206
Information directory
Everything you need to know about the Council: what it is, what it does, how to ask for information and who to contact.
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About the Council
The island council is the elected body that governs Ihavandhoo on behalf of its residents. It plans the island's development, approves the annual budget, provides local services and represents the community before the central government.
The council is led by a President and Vice President, supported by a professional Secretariat, four standing committees and the Women's Development Committee. Every sitting is minuted and every decision is published in the transparency section.
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Role of the Council
What the law lets the Council do, in plain language.
Plan the island's development
The council prepares and approves the island development plan, sets priorities for each term and monitors progress against them.
Approve and oversee the budget
The council prepares the annual budget, approves how funds are allocated and reports on spending to residents and the Local Government Authority.
Provide local services
Waste management, roads, public spaces, community halls and other everyday services are delivered or coordinated by the council.
Manage land and public property
The council administers land and public property assigned to it and plans land use for housing, business and community needs.
Form committees
The council establishes committees, including the Women's Development Committee, and oversees their work.
Make local decisions and regulations
Within the law, the council passes local regulations and decisions and collects approved fees and charges for its services.
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Services provided to citizens
26 services in these groups.
Civil registry
Births, name changes, address changes and deaths in the civil registry
Land
Land demarcation, boundary markers and land registry services
Permits
Building and road-related permits
Social welfare
Pension, allowances and assistance for residents
Business
Business registration and trading permits
Procurement
Tender and bidding matters and complaints
Certificates
Issuing of official certificates
Registration
ID card and registration services
Employment
Applying for council vacancies
Property
Leasing of council places and items
Transport
Vessel registration and safety certificates
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Procedure for requesting information
Anyone can ask for information the Council holds.
- 01Complete the RTI request form
- 02Submit at the counter or by email
- 03Receive a reference number
- 04Receive the information or reasons for refusal
- Time to reply
- A response is given within 21 days of receiving the request. The period may be extended by up to 14 days, with notice to the requester.
- If you are not satisfied
- If you are dissatisfied with the response, you may appeal to the Information Commissioner's Office and/or the council President.
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Service charter
Our promises on how fast and how well we serve you.
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Information Officer
Send your request for information to this officer.