The Libyan government, led by Dr. Osama Hamad, has formed a crisis committee to address the challenges facing municipalities in the southern region. The committee, established by a cabinet decision, aims to provide essential services to citizens and ensure the continuity of public services. The committee will be chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for the Southern Region and will comprise several ministers, officials, and representatives from regulatory bodies.
The crisis committee will have a main committee and several sub-committees in each southern municipality. The sub-committees, led by the municipality's mayor, will identify pressing needs and prioritize them before submitting them to the Minister of Local Government. The Minister will then forward these needs to the Secretary-General of the main crisis committee for review and consideration.
The main crisis committee will review and study the needs and challenges submitted to it, taking decisions and measures to address them. The committee's tasks include providing essential services, addressing infrastructure gaps, and ensuring the smooth delivery of public services. The committee's efforts aim to alleviate the suffering of citizens in the southern region.
To support its efforts, the government has allocated 100 million Libyan dinars to the crisis committee. The funds, allocated from the contingency budget, will be used to address pressing needs and implement priority projects. The government has emphasized the need for careful management of funds and adherence to allocated amounts to ensure effective use of resources.
A financial monitor will be appointed to oversee the committee's financial transactions, ensuring transparency and accountability. The committee will also be authorized to open a special bank account, with signatures from the committee's chair and financial monitor. This measure aims to ensure the efficient management of funds and prevent any misuse.
The crisis committee's term is set to expire at the end of the 2026 financial year. Upon dissolution, the committee will be required to close its bank account, make necessary financial adjustments, and submit a report on its activities and accomplishments. The committee's work aims to provide a sustainable solution to the challenges facing southern municipalities.
The government's decision establishes an administrative and financial framework for addressing the needs of southern municipalities. By setting up local committees to identify needs and a main committee to prioritize and address them, the government aims to ensure effective use of resources and improve public services in the region.
Key points
- The Libyan government allocates 100 million dinars to address pressing needs in southern municipalities.
- A crisis committee is formed to oversee the allocation and use of funds, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- The committee's efforts aim to alleviate the suffering of citizens in the southern region and improve public services.
