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The Jordanian House of Representatives reopened Article 11 of the 2026 Local Administration Draft Law and revoted on the provision, overturning a previously approved amendment introduced by MP Awni Al-Zu'bi in favor of the original text submitted by the government.
​MP Al-Zu'bi's proposal, which had initially passed by a majority vote, empowered municipal councils to a municipal director from a shortlist of three candidates submitted by the Civil Service and Public Administration Commission. However, upon reopening the article, the House rejected the proposal and restored full appointment authority to the Commission, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Local Administration, without involvement from municipal councils.
​The House of Representatives officially passed the Local Administration Draft Law on Wednesday following four consecutive legislative sessions, during which deputies also voted to abolish direct elections for governorate councils.
​Source: Rum News Agency