RIYADH — Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs Prince Mansour Bin Miteb has disclosed that a committee has been formed to study criteria for nominating and electing women as members of municipal councils. Prince Mansour said these controls emanate from the teachings of Islam and the customs and traditions of Saudi society that are based on the Shariah. He expressed hope that the elected or appointed women will help improve the performance of municipal councils. Women are expected to play a role in improving the quality of municipal services.