Chief Ministers of Sri Lanka
- Chief Ministers of Sri Lanka
Chief Minister in Sri Lanka is the elected head of local government at the provincial level, and is vested with most of the executive powers. He/she is chosen by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding an majority in the provincial council, and serves a six-year term with a provision of re-election. The Governor is the head of province, but his or her role is largely ceremonial.
There are a total of eight Chief Ministers elected by eight provinces with the only exception of the Northern Province.
List of Chief Ministers
ee also
*Provincial Governors of Sri Lanka
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