How many deputy mayors do we really need?
The reform of local government was not completed with the mergers of municipalities and communities. Its real test began when the new municipalities were called upon to operate in practice ...
Our View: Farcical Aglandjia by-election a waste of public funds
The election of deputy mayor Aglandjia was the farce everyone expected. It is no wonder that it recorded what is probably the lowest ever turnout for any election at 27.73 per ...
Two enter Aglandjia deputy mayor race
The race for the vacant deputy mayor post of Aglandjia officially began on Thursday, with two candidates submitting their nominations ahead of the June 28 by-election.
Prokopis Prokopiou submitted his candidacy ...
Aglandjia deputy mayor race opens as by-election looms
If only one candidate stands to be elected as deputy mayor of Aglandjia there will be no election as he will be directly appointed, chief returning officer Elikkos Elia said ...
Deputy mayors condemn ‘dysfunctional’ governance in Polis
Deputy mayors of the newly amalgamated Polis Chrysochous municipality have raised the alarm over what they describe as ‘dysfunctional governance’, blaming the issues on an ill-planned local government reform.
The ...
Deputy mayors supposed to take on substantial responsibilities
The administration of each municipality is exercised collectively by the council, in which the mayor, deputy mayors and councillors participate as members. Within the framework of their responsibilities, they manage ...
Deputy mayors fighting for a role
Even for those who fully understand the minutiae of last year’s local government reform, the ongoing dispute over the role of deputy mayors is bewildering and has become bogged ...
Interior ministry to reassess role of deputy mayors
The interior ministry will conduct a thorough review of the role of deputy mayors, who have voiced concerns over a lack of clear responsibilities and direction, permanent secretary Elikkos Elia ...
Deputy mayors demand clearer legal role
The role of deputy mayors is facing growing controversy as local authorities demand urgent reforms to clarify their legal responsibilities, it was reported on Tuesday.
Deputy mayors are calling for ...
Cyprus’ deputy mayors to meet to clarify ‘vague’ roles
Limassol’s deputy mayors are deeply concerned over the vagueness of their duties, which they say is hindering the smooth operation of the municipalities they represent.
The deputy mayors of ...
Dozens of deputy mayors getting paid for doing nothing
Around 90 deputy mayors are getting paid on the taxpayer’s dime even though they have no official duties, the interior minister acknowledged in parliament on Monday.
Constantinos Ioannou was at ...