Parliament passes bill on state wage policy to create Pay Commission
18 Dec 2012, 5:36 PM
Parliament yesterday passed a bill on the state wage policy to create a National Pay Commission tasked with determining salaries and allowances for the public sector.
The wage policy legislation was passed with 46 votes in favour, two against and two absentions. The bill was submitted by Independent MP for Haa Dhaal Kulhudhufushi Mohamed ‘Kutti’ Nasheed and sent to committee for further review on March 30, 2011.
If ratified, a five-member National Pay Commission will be instituted within 60 days with part-time members appointed by the president for a five-year term.
The commission would be chaired by the Finance Minister and would determine salaries and allowances for state employees and authorise pay raises.
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