List of Chief Ministers of Sabaragamuwa
| Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Term length | 6 years |
| Inaugural holder | G. V. Punchinilame |
| Formation | April 1988 |
| Website | Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council |
The Chief Minister of Sabaragamuwa, 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 | G. V. Punchinilame | United National Party | April 1988 | April 1989 |
| 2 | Abeyratne Pilapitiya | United National Party | 10 April 1989 | March 1993 |
| 3 | Jayatilake Podinilame | United National Party | March 1993 | June 1998 |
| Vacant | June 1998 | April 1999 | ||
| 4 | Kantha Gunatilleke | People's Alliance | April 1999 | June 1999 |
| 5 | Athauda Seneviratne | People's Alliance | June 1999 | October 2000 |
| 6 | Asoka Jayawardena | People's Alliance | October 2000 | 13 December 2001 |
| 7 | Mohan Saliya Ellawala | People's Alliance | 13 December 2001 | 16 July 2004 |
| 8 | Maheepala Herath | People's Alliance | 16 July 2004 | Present |
See also
References
- ↑ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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