The financial and budget committees of Tunisia's Chamber of Deputies and National Council of Regions and Districts held a joint session on Monday to examine the specific mission of the National Council of Regions and Districts within the 2027 state budget. According to a statement from the National Council of Regions and Districts, as reported by the Tunisian Africa News Agency, the meeting reviewed the general framework for discussing the council's mission.
The session began with a review of the regulatory framework governing the relationship between the Chamber of Deputies and the National Council of Regions and Districts, as outlined in Decree No. 1 of 2024. The decree relates to the organization of this relationship. There was also an emphasis on the need to revise the basic law on the budget to include the National Council of Regions and Districts in the classification of "special tasks".
This classification aims to facilitate various aspects of administrative and financial management by the council and enhance its ability to implement its programs. Ali Al-Hosumi Al-Biyouli, head of the finance and budget committee at the National Council of Regions and Districts, praised the efforts made by the council's administration to ensure the smooth operation of work despite limited human resources and complex budget procedures.
The assistant head of the council, Hitham Al-Trabulsi, presented an overview of the implementation of the council's 2026 budget and the main features of its 2027 budget project. He also reviewed a series of data and statistics related to the development of the council's budget and an overview of the most prominent programs and projects scheduled for 2027.
These projects include the renovation of the council's building and a recruitment program aimed at further strengthening human resources and improving the institution's performance. During the discussion, questions were raised about how to include the National Council of Regions and Districts in the classification of "special tasks" and requests for clarification on the management of human resources.
There were also inquiries about the use of allocated credits in the budget, whether related to rental expenses or the implementation of scheduled projects and programs. The importance of continuing to support the council with the necessary human resources was emphasized, especially by strengthening committees with specialized expertise.
This support would enhance legislative and oversight work and contribute to the development of the institution's performance. The committees' discussions highlighted the need for efficient resource management and strategic planning to achieve the council's objectives.
Key points
- The committees discussed the 2027 budget and the role of the National Council of Regions and Districts.
- The council aims to enhance its administrative and financial management.
- The committees emphasized the need for human resource support and strategic planning.
