Parliament's Committee on Independent Institutions has approved the removal of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Vice President Ibrahim Rasheed.
Discussions were held behind closed doors without microphones switched on.
However, a committee member told Mihaaru News that although the motion was heard, the letter detailing the allegations against Rasheed was not shared with members.
The allegations include complaints from CSC employees over recruitment issues and claims that Rasheed maintained close ties with opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) leaders and members.
The committee approved forwarding the motion to the parliament floor for a final decision.
Under parliament regulations, the removal of a member of an independent institution requires committee approval before being sent to the floor. The chair of the sitting must then announce the matter and refer it back to the committee for a final decision.
Ibrahim Rasheed was appointed to the CSC in September 2020.