Cracking Down on Absenteeism: Moroccan Parliament Takes a Stand
The Moroccan Parliament is taking a firm stance against absenteeism among its members. Speaker of the House Rachid Talbi Alami has pledged to implement stricter measures to address the persistent issue of representatives missing plenary sessions and standing committee meetings. This announcement, made during a meeting of the Finance and Economic Development Committee on Friday, November 8, 2024, signals a shift towards greater accountability within the legislative body.
The newly formed Ethics Committee will play a crucial role in enforcing these new measures. Alami emphasized that the committee will be tasked with investigating and addressing instances of unexcused absences. This move reflects a growing concern over the impact of absenteeism on the parliament’s effectiveness and its ability to fulfill its responsibilities to the Moroccan people. While specific details of the new measures haven’t been publicly released, the emphasis on the Ethics Committee suggests a more formal and potentially punitive approach to tackling the problem.
Parliamentary absenteeism is a global challenge, impacting legislative bodies worldwide. Studies have shown
