February 03, Colombo (LNW): The Constitutional Council is due to convene today at midday at the Parliament Complex, with proceedings chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, amid expectations of a key decision on a long-delayed senior appointment.
According to parliamentary sources, the Council will review a fresh set of nominees put forward by the President for the post of Auditor General. A determination on the appointment is anticipated before the close of the meeting, potentially bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding the position.
The office of Auditor General has remained without a permanent head since April 2025, following the retirement of W. P. C. Wickramaratne. Although senior official Dharmapala Gammanpila was later appointed to serve in an acting capacity, his tenure concluded in early December last year.
Previous attempts by the President to secure approval for nominees were unsuccessful, with the Constitutional Council declining to endorse earlier recommendations. The latest submissions, however, are expected to be deliberated with a view to reaching a final outcome.
Meanwhile, Parliament commences its first sitting for February today and is scheduled to meet through to next Friday. The Parliamentary Secretariat has confirmed that there will be no sitting tomorrow, as proceedings will be suspended to mark Independence Day.
