The Libyan government has issued new directives aimed at tightening controls on extending employee service in public agencies. According to a statement published on the government portal, Minister of State for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs, Mohamed bin Ghalboun, has directed ministers, heads and directors of agencies and institutions affiliated with the Cabinet to adhere to the legislation and regulations governing public office.
The new directives emphasize that employee service can only be extended in accordance with legal controls and after obtaining the necessary approvals from the competent authorities. Bin Ghalboun stressed the need to identify employees whose service is set to expire or who will reach the legal age during the coming period. This move aims to ensure that public agencies only retain employees who are essential to their operations.
The directives instruct relevant agencies to submit requests to extend employee service to the Cabinet well in advance of the expiration date, along with justifications and an assessment of the agency's need for the employee's services. The extension of service must be based on a genuine need for the public agency. This approach is designed to optimize the use of human resources in the public sector.
The government has also emphasized the responsibility of requesting agencies for the accuracy of the data and justifications provided. Agencies are warned against allowing employees to continue working after their service has expired, unless a legally valid decision has been made to extend their service.
In addition to these measures, agencies are required to provide lists and details of actions taken regarding employees concerned. This increased oversight is intended to prevent unauthorized extensions of service and ensure compliance with public service regulations.
The new directives are part of the government's efforts to enhance governance and efficiency in the public sector. By enforcing stricter controls on employee service extensions, the government aims to improve the management of human resources and prevent potential abuses.
The implementation of these directives is set to begin immediately, with all public agencies expected to comply with the new regulations. The government has urged all stakeholders to cooperate in this effort to achieve greater transparency and accountability in public administration.
Key points
- The Libyan government has introduced new directives to tighten controls on extending employee service in public agencies.
- The directives require agencies to obtain necessary approvals and justify the need for employee service extensions.
- The move aims to enhance governance, efficiency, and transparency in the public sector.
