The Secretariat is the administrative and procedural engine of the Western Provincial Council. It is responsible for managing sittings, supporting parliamentary committees, preparing official records (Hansard), drafting statutory publications, and providing professional, non-partisan support services to the Hon. Chairman and all 104 Council Members.
Executive Leadership
Head of Department
Mr. Harsha Wijewardana
Chief Executive and statutory procedural advisor to the Council and parliamentary committees.
011-2092801 / 2092800
secretarywppc@sltnet.lk
Financial Control
Mrs. T.G.H.N. Thambawita
Overseeing departmental budgeting, member emoluments, operational expenditure, and fiscal audit.
011-2092812 (Ext: 3765)
harshanitg@yahoo.com
Administration
Mr. M. Ashoka Peiris
Human resource administration, logistical coordination, and designated Information Officer (RTI).
011-2092807 (Ext: 3760)
secretarywppc@sltnet.lk
Five Core Operational Divisions
1. Establishments Division
Cadre management, member welfare, leave, official travel, procurement, and records archives.
2. Accounts Division
Annual budget estimates, legislative allowances, payroll administration, and public account audits.
3. Hansard Division
Verbatim recording, editorial review, and official publication of all Council debate transcripts.
4. Council Affairs Division
Order papers, standing orders compliance, questions, petitions, and committee schedules.
5. Library & Media Division
Parliamentary reference library, information technology systems, media coordination, and PR.
Establishments Division Personnel
| Designation | Officer Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Management Service Officer | Mrs. K.K.P.P. Kulatunga | - |
| Management Service Officer | Miss G.C. Lalani | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. N.S. Amarasinghe | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. L.G.Y.U.R. Gunasena | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. S.L.D. Nihal Chaminda | * Temporarily Attached |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. R.A. Inoka Lakmini | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. D.N. Madumali | * Temporarily Attached |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. J.M.S.S. Abeykoon | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. T.B.U.K. Abeygunawardena | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. W.A.S.S. Wanigasuriyaarachchi | - |
Accounts Division Personnel
| Designation | Officer Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Management Service Officer (Finance Assistant) | Mr. A. Kugaraj | - |
| Management Service Officer | Miss P.K.S.Y. Jayathilake | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. T.D. Sanjaya de Silva | * Temporarily Attached |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. W.N.D. Perera | * Temporarily Attached |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. I.K.J.D. Siriwardena | * Temporarily Attached |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. S.S.K. Kumara | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mrs. L.P.N. Peiris | - |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. Damith Sanjeewa Baddewithana | * Temporarily Attached |
Hansard Division
| Editor of Hansard | Mr. H.G. Varuna Gunaratne |
| Hansard Reporter/Stenographer | Mrs. Achala Dilrukshi Nonis |
| Hansard Reporter/Stenographer | Mrs. K. Poorna Priyadarshani Kumari |
| Hansard Reporter/Stenographer | Mrs. S.A. Chandrika Kumari |
| Hansard Reporter | Mrs. M.R.F. Rimsia |
Council Affairs & Information
| Coordinating Officer | Mr. Lasith A. Vithana |
| Management Service Officer | Mr. P. Ishanka |
| Public Address System Operator | Mr. W. Lalith Priyashantha Silva |
| Information Officer (Library) | Mr. R.A. Deepti Wijetunga |