List of Chief Ministers of Western Province
| Chief Minister of Western Province | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Term length | 6 years |
| Inaugural holder | Susil Moonesinghe |
| Formation | 9 June 1988 |
| Website | Western Provincial Council |
The Chief Minister of 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 | Susil Moonesinghe | United National Party | 9 June 1988 | 16 March 1993 |
| 2 | Chandrika Kumaratunga | Sri Lanka Mahajana Pakshaya People's Alliance | 2 June 1993 | 22 August 1994 |
| 3 | Morris Rajapaksa | People's Alliance | 22 August 1994 | 11 July 1995 |
| 4 | Susil Premajayanth | People's Alliance | 13 July 1995 | June 1998 |
| Vacant | June 1998 | April 1999 | ||
| (4) | Susil Premajayanth | People's Alliance | April 1999 | 9 November 2000 |
| 5 | Reginald Cooray | People's Alliance United People's Freedom Alliance | 9 November 2000 | 22 June 2005 |
| 6 | Nandana Mendis | United People's Freedom Alliance | 22 June 2005 | 3 July 2005 |
| (5) | Reginald Cooray | United People's Freedom Alliance | 3 July 2005 | 4 May 2009 |
| 7 | Prasanna Ranatunga | United People's Freedom Alliance | 4 May 2009 | Present |
See also
References
- ↑ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
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