June 01, Colombo (LNW): An official gazette has been released confirming the appointments of key leadership positions across numerous local government councils in Sri Lanka.
The document lists the individuals designated to serve as Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairpersons, and Vice-Chairpersons within local bodies across the island, following the recent conclusion of the Local Government elections.
The appointments stem from formal recommendations submitted by both political parties and independent groups that secured control over their respective local authorities during the polls.
These selections were compiled by the Election Commission, which has since moved to officially publish the names, aligning them with administrative districts for greater clarity.
The newly confirmed office-bearers represent a range of political affiliations, reflecting the diverse electoral landscape that emerged from the local contests. Each name listed in the gazette has been vetted and finalised based on the majority positions achieved by the respective parties and groups within the relevant councils.
Additionally, the list of elected and nominated councillors for each local authority has also been made public. This follows procedural requirements to ensure transparency and allows constituents to familiarise themselves with their local representatives ahead of the official start of duties.
The term of office for all local government institutions has been set to begin tomorrow (02), as outlined in a prior notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government on February 17.
