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Governor (Sri Lanka)

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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.
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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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in rank and within his/her province the governor is placed after cabinet ministers and the leader of the opposition in the
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Administration of the Provincial Council Fund and Emergency Fund of the Province.
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Provincial Councils (Payment of Salaries and Allowances) Act, No. 37 of 1988
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Governor may excises the functions of the provincial council in its absence.
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Governor may address, summon, prorogue and dissolve the provincial council.
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Traditionally security for Governors have been provided by the
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Provincial Councils (Payment of salaries and allowances)
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Appointment of Provincial Public Service Commission
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Politics of Sri Lanka
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