Provincial minister (Sri Lanka)

In Sri Lanka, a Provincial Minister (Sinhala: පළාත් ඇමති,Tamil: மாகாண அமைச்சர்) is politician, who is a Member of the Board of Ministers of a province.

Appointment

Under the article 154F of the Sri Lankan Constitution, the Governor of the province on the advice of the Chief Minister can appoint a Member of Provincial Council as a Member of the Board of Ministers of the province.[1]

Powers and duties

The Board of Ministers would aid and advise the Governor of the Province in the exercise of his functions, which will not be inquired into in any Court. The Board of Ministers shall be collectively responsible and answerable to the Provincial Council.

Privileges of office

Salary

As per the Provincial Councils (Payment of Salaries and Allowances) Act, No. 37 of 1988, a Member of the Board of Ministers of a Province is entitled to monthly salary and allowances equal of the deputy minister.[2] In addition, since all provincial ministers are members of the provincial council they are entitled to allowances and benefits of provincial councilor.

Travel

Each provincial minister is entitled to two vehicles, which includes an official vehicle and security vehicle provided and maintained by their provincial council.

Security

Traditionally security for provincial ministers have been provided by the local police.

Order of precedence

In the Sri Lankan order of precedence, provincial ministers are placed after the Members of Parliament, but before the Secretary to the President.

References
  1. "Constitution of Sri Lanka" (PDF). parliament.lk. Parliament of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. Provincial Councils (Payment of salaries and allowances)
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