14/2026 — Granting of No-Pay Leave to Officers Entitled to the Exercise of Political Rights Who Contest the Local Government Elections and Are

Public Administration Circular 14/2026 outlines amendments to the Establishments Code regarding no-pay leave for officers with political rights elected as Deputy Mayors or Vice Chairmen in local government elections. Officers can now choose between 6 days of paid leave per month or no-pay leave for their term. This decision follows a Cabinet meeting on June 22, 2026.

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