February 13, Colombo (LNW): A sub-committee has been established under the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government to thoroughly investigate and resolve ongoing issues concerning transfers and recruitment within local government institutions across Sri Lanka.
The committee, which has been formed as part of the advisory board’s mandate, will focus on addressing inefficiencies and challenges that have affected the smooth functioning of these bodies.
The sub-committee will be led by Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath, who expressed confidence that this initiative would bring much-needed clarity and improvements to the processes within local councils and provincial institutions.
The committee’s scope includes reviewing existing practices, identifying systemic flaws, and recommending reforms to streamline recruitment and transfer protocols in a way that benefits both public servants and the citizens they serve.
According to Deputy Minister Senarath, numerous concerns have already been highlighted in various provincial councils and local government bodies, many of which have struggled with issues related to unfair practices and delays in staff management.
He noted that the formation of this sub-committee marks a decisive step towards ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the recruitment and transfer processes.
It is expected that the findings of this investigation will inform future policy decisions and lead to substantial improvements in the way local government bodies operate, particularly in terms of workforce management.
