Weligama Urban Council (WUC) is the local authority for the town of Weligama in the Matara District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The WUC is responsible for providing a variety of local public services including roads, sanitation, drains, housing, libraries, public parks and recreational facilities. It has 10 councillors elected using an open list proportional representation system.[2]
Weligama Urban Council | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Chairman | Yamuna kanthi punchihewa since June 2021 |
Deputy Chairman | M. M. Minhaj |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 18 [1] |
 | |
Political groups | Government [1]
Opposition [1] |
| Elections | |
Last election | 10 February 2018 |
Next election | 2022 |
Election results edit
2011 local government election edit
Results of the local government election held on 17 March 2011:[3][4]
| Alliances and parties | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United People's Freedom Alliance (NC, ACMC, SLFP et al.) | 7,246 | 63.54% | 7 | |
| United National Party | 3,622 | 31.76% | 3 | |
| Sri Lanka Muslim Congress | 353 | 3.1% | 0 | |
| Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna | 164 | 1.44% | 0 | |
| Independent 1 | 11 | 0.10% | 0 | |
| Independent 2 | 2 | 0.06% | 0 | |
| Valid Votes | 11,403 | 100.00% | 10 | |
| Rejected Votes | 289 | |||
| Total Polled | 11,692 | |||
| Registered Electors | 15,694 | |||
| Turnout | 74.45% | |||
The following candidates were elected: Mohomad Husein Hajiyar Muhammad; Arindra Sanath Kumara Pelaketiyage; Thakshila Damayanthi Kaluhennedige; Awarikara Galappatthige Chanaka Dilruk; Muhammadu Ibrahim Muhammadu Nisar; Dodanduwa Lebunahewage Titus Pemanath; Oliver Perera Wickramasingha; Ediriweera Pathmasiri; Mohammad Lafir Muhammad Siyam; and Loronsu Hewa Wellekankanamge Chamila Pushpa Kumara.
Mohomad Husein Hajiyar Muhammad and Arindra Sanath Kumara Pelaketiyage were appointed Chairman and Deputy Chairman respectively.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Local Authority - Weligama Urban Council". Ada Derana. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Compilation of Local Authority - Urban Councils". Ministry of Local Governments and Provincial Councils. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Local Authorities Election - 17.03.2011 Matara District Weligama Urban Council". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka.
- ^ "2011 Local Government Elections - Weligama Urban Council". Sri Lanka Elections. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
- ^ "Part IV (B) – Local Government Notices under the Local Authorities Elections Ordinance" (PDF). The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Government. 28 March 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2014.