Title: New Guidelines Approved to Streamline Council Institutions – Key Details
Subheading: High Administrative Council Endorses Decentralization Measures
In a session chaired by the First Vice President, Iran’s High Administrative Council approved new regulations under Article 105 (Clause B) of the Seventh Development Plan, aimed at restructuring the decision-making framework of councils and committees across the country.
Subheading: Government Emphasizes Decentralization
Mohammad Reza Aref, speaking at the meeting, underscored the 14th administration’s strategy of reducing centralization and delegating authority. “The government is committed to decentralization, and all measures must be implemented in coordination with relevant stakeholders and institutions,” he stated.
Subheading: High-Level Participation in Decision-Making
The session saw the attendance of key officials, including the head of the Administrative and Employment Organization, ministers of justice, communications and information technology, interior, labor, and social welfare, as well as the government spokesperson and the secretary of the Cabinet. Their presence highlights the collaborative approach to implementing these reforms.
The newly approved guidelines mark a significant step toward enhancing efficiency and local governance, aligning with broader administrative reforms under the Seventh Development Plan.