The Chief Minister of North Eastern 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 Minister of North Eastern Province | |
|---|---|
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| Appointer | Mahinda Rajapaksa |
| Term length | 6 years |
| Inaugural holder | Varatharaja Perumal |
| Formation | 10 December 1988 |
| Final holder | Varatharaja Perumal |
| Abolished | 31 December 2006 |
| Succession | Chief Minister of Eastern Province Chief Minister of Northern Province |
Chief ministers
edit| No. | Name | Party | Took office | Left office | Refs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Varatharaja Perumal | Eelam People's Revolutionary Liberation Front | 10 December 1988 | 10 March 1990 | ||
| Direct rule from Colombo | 10 March 1990 | 31 December 2006 | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Cahoon, Ben. "Sri Lankan Provinces from 1988". World Statesmen.org. Retrieved 2 March 2013.