Tobruk: The House of Representatives has unanimously approved the budget for the High National Elections Commission, stipulating oversight by the Finance Committee. This decision was taken during a session led by Speaker Aguila Saleh, with First Deputy Speakers Fawzi Al-Nuwairi and Misbah Douma in attendance.
According to Libyan News Agency, the House also voted by majority to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, his deputy, and members of the Board of Directors. This move aims to address the ongoing liquidity crisis and discuss the financial affairs of the state.
Additionally, the House has decided to summon the Libyan government appointed by the House and the National Oil Corporation to tackle economic and financial issues. The representatives have approved the formation of a committee dedicated to studying the situation of retirees and proposing viable solutions.
In other legislative matters, the House deliberated on a proposed amendment to Law No. 2 of 2018, which concerns universities, suggesting it be renamed the Higher Education and Scientific Research Law. Another proposed amendment to Law No. 21 of 2014, regarding the regulation of higher and technical education, was also discussed. A committee has been formed under the supervision of Second Deputy Speaker Misbah Douma, which includes MPs Saleh Hashim, Abdul Salam Nasiya, and Fariha Al-Hadhiri, to collaborate with the Education Affairs Committee on these amendments.
Finally, under new business, the House approved holding a council session in the city of Sabha, after which the session was adjourned.