Parliamentary movement to end acting appointments to senior positions in Iraq

On Tuesday, MP Ibtisam Al-Hilali, from the State of Law Coalition, revealed a political movement within the House of Representatives to submit a request to the Speaker of the House aimed at issuing a parliamentary resolution that sets a date for ending the management of senior and special positions, undersecretaries of ministries, and acting directors-general.

Al-Hilali told Shafaq News Agency that there are dozens of senior positions in the Iraqi government, including special grades, undersecretaries of ministries, directors general and those of their rank, as well as heads of independent bodies, that are run by acting officials chosen by the government without consulting the House of Representatives.

She added that some of those holding these positions have been in their roles for years and are still managing them in an acting capacity to this day.

Al-Hilali indicated that the House of Representatives will work during the next legislative session to exercise its oversight and legislative role in issuing a decision and official directive to the government that includes setting a time limit for ending the acting appointments, and selecting competent and professional individuals capable of managing these positions in the next stage.

Shafaq.com