At a time when the ongoing negotiations on the Federal Civil Service Bill have yet again stalled, newly appointed Minister of Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagwate Neupane, has made a “landmark” decision. She has announced the immediate termination of all positions as “acting” Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Nepal’s municipalities and rural municipalities. Citing a need to ensure “stability” and “professionalism” at local administrative level, the minister has decided to remove all locally posted “interim CAOs” and replace them with “permanent staff” of appropriate rank, once and for all.

For the first time, rural municipalities and municipalities are without acting Chief Administrative Officers.

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“National security“ is increasingly cited by the federal government to justify new laws tightening security and restricting freedom.

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