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Jordan Times
5 days ago
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Cabinet approves bylaws to regulate gov't committees, evaluate public sector leaders
- New administrative structure for Public Works Ministry endorsed - Proposed changes to traffic law to speed up vehicle auctions AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday, approved a new bylaw regulating government committees for the year 2025. The decision is part of ongoing efforts to control public spending, enhance institutional performance, and improve governance across the public sector by regulating the formation and operations of committees and limiting their proliferation, according to a Prime Ministry statement. Previously, the Cabinet had tasked the Minister of State for Legal Affairs and the Minister of State for Public Sector Modernisation with conducting a comprehensive review of existing government committees, including the allowances granted to their members. Based on the review, recommendations were submitted to the Cabinet to introduce stricter oversight, limit the formation of unnecessary committees and regulate financial compensation based on clear justifications. The new bylaw establishes a framework that promotes good governance in the formation and functioning of committees within government institutions. It also stipulates that appointments must be based on merit, competence, and relevant expertise. Under the regulation, committee meetings must be held during official working hours unless the nature of the task requires otherwise. In such cases, prior approval from the relevant authority is required. No financial compensation would be granted for meetings held during regular working hours. For those conducted outside these hours, compensation is capped at JD100 per month. Such meetings must be justified by specific factors, such as the nature of the task, distance from headquarters, or the need for extended hours. The regulation also requires committees to submit periodic reports verifying their compliance with the guidelines, and members must declare any potential conflicts of interest related to their committee work. The Cabinet also approved a new bylaw for the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of top public sector leadership positions, pursuant to Article 6 of Government Leadership Regulation No. 70 of 2024. The new bylaw ensures transparency and equity in determining salaries for high-ranking positions and establishes a unified mechanism for salary structuring. The evaluation bylaw would apply to new leadership appointments after its enforcement and to existing positions when contracts are renewed or salary increases are proposed. A specialised committee would assess each position based on a range of indicators, including required skills, the size of the institution in terms of human and financial resources, and the scope of responsibilities. The final salary determination would be subject to Cabinet approval The new approach replaces the 2023 job evaluation bylaw and is part of broader reforms to enhance public sector efficiency and accountability, according to the statement. In line with its commitment to institutional reform, the Cabinet approved a new administrative structure for the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. The 2025 regulation aims to improve the Ministry's ability to carry out its legislative duties, promote transparency, and align its internal structure with the national public sector modernisation roadmap. The reform also aligns with the Ministry's 2024–2026 strategic plan, enhancing coordination, decision-making efficiency, and eliminating overlapping responsibilities between departments and directorates. The Cabinet approved a new administrative regulation for the Orphans Fund Development Foundation, which provides a clear internal structure, defines responsibilities, and streamlines coordination among the Foundation's various departments to better fulfil its legal mandate. The Cabinet also endorsed amendments to the internal regulations of the Geologists Association for 2025. These changes, approved earlier by the Association's general assembly, aim to address a growing financial deficit caused by a mismatch between membership fee revenues and the union's annual expenditures, the statement read. The Cabinet approved the reasoning behind proposed amendments to the Traffic Law for 2025, which would be submitted to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau for review. The amendments aim to reduce the legal period a vehicle must remain impounded before it can be sold at public auction, from 24 months to 12 months, allowing authorities to recover costs sooner and avoid depreciation of vehicle value. Additionally, the amendments would permit the sale of mortgaged or judicially seized vehicles, with creditor or claimant rights transferred to the value of the vehicle after sale. The measure seeks to protect the interests of vehicle owners, creditors, and the government alike. The Cabinet also accepted the resignation of director general of the Department of Lands and Survey Ahmad Amoush.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Cabinet approves draft bylaw for Scientific Research Fund
AMMAN — The Cabinet, during a session chaired by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, on Sunday approved the validating reasons for the draft bylaw of the Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund for 2025, to be submitted to the Legislation and Opinion Bureau for the required legal procedures. The draft bylaw aligns with the government's ongoing public sector modernisation agenda and fulfils provisions stipulated in the recently enacted amended Law No. 6 of 2025 on the Restructuring of Government Institutions and Departments, according to a Prime Ministry statement. In line with Article 7 of the bylaw, the Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund, previously affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, will be transferred to the Higher Council for Science and Technology, along with all its rights and assets, with the Council considered the legal and actual successor to the fund. The Cabinet also approved an amendment to the 2025 Building and Zoning Bylaw for the city of Amman. The amendment allows for reduced fees on unpaid charges for buildings constructed in 2025, including fines outlined in Paragraph (B) of Article 72 of the bylaw. The move aims to ease financial burdens on property owners and promote fairness and equity in the application of zoning regulations, the statement said. The Council of Ministers also endorsed the application of the 2017 Electronic Vehicle Tracking and Usage Monitoring Bylaw to vehicles operated by the Ministry of Agriculture for transporting untreated organic fertiliser. The decision seeks to safeguard public health and protect the environment by ensuring best practices are followed in the transport of untreated organic material, minimising associated risks and potential harm, the statement read. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Jordan Times
29-01-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
World Bank loan supports Jordan's economic recovery — experts
AMMAN — Economists agreed that the World Bank (WB) provided a $500 million loan to Jordan came because it is convinced that Jordan is making significant progress in implementing an inclusive, transparent and climate-friendly investment programme that supports economic recovery. Experts said that the programme has achieved positive results in several key areas in particular in green procurement, investment facilitation, issuance of sovereign green bonds, in addition to enhancing job opportunities for women in the tourism sector, and improving the management of public investments, as reported on Tuesday by Al-Rai Newspaper. Economist Hussam Ayesh said that last year, Jordan and the WB concluded a new partnership with the aim of contributing to the implementation of the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) and the procedural programme for the Public Sector Modernisation, as well as increasing and improving job opportunities in the private sector, focusing reforms; that support investment and improve human capital results, and also guarantee improving the health sector and sustainability of resources with regard to climate sustainability projects or programmes. Economist Wajdi Makharmeh pointed out, that according to a recent World Bank bulletin, the programme's disbursement rate reached 55.6, exceeding the schedule set for disbursement when calculating the advance payment, as $500 million of the total funding of $900 million was disbursed, reflecting a largely satisfactory pace of implementation. He added that the World Bank's loan has enhanced the achievement of outstanding results in several areas during the past months, including the adoption of the policy framework for green procurement, which enhances the trend towards environmentally friendly investments, in addition to the operation of the electronic services for investors, which contributed to improving the business environment and attracting more investments. He noted that in the context of promoting sustainable financing, preparations are underway to issue a sovereign green bond after the adoption of its financing framework, to support environmental investments. Nearly 800 women have been trained in various professions in the tourism sector, thus contributing to enhancing their economic participation, he added. Makhamra also said the need for Jordan to strengthen its capacity to cope with climate shocks and to address the interconnected needs for water, energy and food security. Jordan has been a climate leader by adopting a green growth strategy, and this measure is necessary, as Jordan's population has doubled from 5million to 11million over the past two decades, putting pressure on limited natural resources.
