Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council

Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of the term of office of the previous three civil society representatives on Jan. 19.

Parliamentary approval was granted for Austin Fernando, Professor Wasantha Seneviratne, and Ranjith Ariyaratne as non-MP members of the Constitutional Council.

According to local media reports, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa agreed on the appointments as civil society representatives to the council.

The Constitutional Council plays a key role in recommending appointments to independent commissions and senior state institutions under Sri Lanka’s Constitution. (Newswire)

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