Deadline announced for naming key Local Council officials

Elections Commission Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake has announced that political parties and independent groups have one week to provide the names of individuals selected for key positions in the local councils.

 

According to Rathnayake, groups that secured majorities in local authorities are expected to name their choices for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairman and Vice Chairman within the specified time frame.

 

Rathnayake also stated that the names of elected members must be officially gazetted at the divisional level before councils hold their inaugural sessions.

 

In councils where no single party or group holds a majority, the selection of key officials will be determined by a vote during the first meeting on June 2.

 

The newly elected local councils, formed following the 2025 Local Government elections, are set to begin their official term on June 2, 2025