Voting has commenced today for the election to select members required to be appointed by councils to the board of the Local Government Authority (LGA).

Voting for this election started at 10:00 AM today and will proceed until 4:00 PM this evening.

In this election, votes are being cast to elect a member from among island councillors to the LGA board, and to elect a member from among the presidents of Women's Development Committees (WDCs).

Candidates contesting for the LGA board from among island council members are F. Nilandhoo Council President Ali Ahmed and N. Manadhoo Council President Ali Thaufeeq. Meanwhile, those contesting from among Women's Development Committee presidents are L. Gan President Maryam Neena and Sh. Funadhoo President Maryam Zeena.

Only Kulhudhuffushi City Mayor Mohamed Atif contested for the position required to be elected from city councils to this board. Consequently, he has been elected to that position uncontested without a vote.

Ballot boxes have been placed across 19 atolls, including Malé, for this election. The ballot box in Malé is located at the LGA office.

A total of 807 individuals have the right to vote in this election, comprising 625 council members and 182 presidents of Women's Development Committees.