List of Chief Ministers of North Western Province
| Chief Minister of North Western Province | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Tissa Balalla |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Inaugural holder | Gamini Jayawickrama Perera |
| Formation | 4 May 1988 |
| Website | North Western Chief Secretary |
The Chief Minister of North Western Province, Sri Lanka is the elected head of local government at the provincial level, and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Chief Minister is chosen by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding a 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.[1]
Chief Ministers
| No. | Name | Party | Took Office | Left Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamini Jayawickrama Perera | United National Party | 4 May 1988 | 19 October 1993 |
| 2 | G. M. Premachandra | Democratic United National Front | 19 October 1993 | 27 August 1994 |
| 3 | Nimal Bandara | United National Party | 27 August 1994 | 28 January 1999 |
| 4 | S. B. Nawinne | People's Alliance | 28 January 1999 | 2002 |
| 5 | Athula Wijesinghe | People's Alliance | 2002 | 3 October 2013 |
| 6 | Dayasiri Jayasekara | United People's Freedom Alliance | 3 October 2013 | present |
See also
References
- ↑ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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