Governor (Sri Lanka)
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Through Sri Lanka and Executive (government)
Appointment
The Governor is appointed by the President for a period of five years and holds the position at the pleasure of the President.
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Powers
Provincial council powers
- Governor may address, summon, prorogue and dissolve the provincial council.
- Governor may appoint as Chief Minister, who would be the leader of the political party that commands the majority of the provincial council and the other four Ministers of the Board of Ministers.
- Governor may excises the functions of the provincial council in its absence.
Administrative powers
- Administration of the Provincial Council Fund and Emergency Fund of the Province.
- Administration of the Provincial Public Service.
- Administration of the Provincial finances.
- Obtaining Auditor General’s reports
- Appointment of Provincial Public Service Commission
Privileges
A Provincial Governor is considered equal to a Cabinet Minister in rank and within his/her province the governor is placed after cabinet ministers and the leader of the opposition in the order of precedence.
Salary
As per the Provincial Councils (Payment of Salaries and Allowances) Act, No. 37 of 1988, the governor is entitled to monthly salary and allowances equal of a Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers.
Residence and office
The Governor is entitled to an official residence, as well as an office and personal staff allocated from the provincial council.
Travel
As with a Cabinet Minister, a Governor is entitled to three vehicles, which includes an official vehicle and security vehicle provided and maintained by the provincial council.
Security
Traditionally security for Governors have been provided by the Sri Lanka Police. During emergencies military units have been allocated to bolster security to certain Governors based on treat levels.
Current governors
Independent