The Colombo administration provides comprehensive overview of the administration in the capital city of Sri Lanka. Administration in Colombo throws
light on the roles of the Municipal Council of Colombo and the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka.
Colombo Municipal Council
The Colombo Municipal Council comprises elected nominees of the local inhabitants of Sri Lanka who are responsible for efficiently managing the administration of the city. The Municipal Council of Colombo is headed by the elected Mayor, who in turn is helped by the Deputy Mayor and the Commissioner. The Municipal Council of Colombo fulfills several administrative functions and civic roles.
The Municipal Council has 15 Standing Committees that include 6 elected members. The Standing Committees serve a variety of major civic purposes of Colombo city. Some of the important functions carried out by the Municipal Council of Colombo are:
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- Supply of Drinking Water
- Drainage System
- Maintenance of Roads
- Public Health System
- Street Lighting
- Sports and other recreational facilities
Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
Situated in Colombo, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka is the highest seat of judiciary of the country. All the civil and criminal cases are settled in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka. Headed by the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, the Supreme Court fulfills several administrative duties through legal procedures.
The city administration in Colombo is administered by the Mayor and the other elected officials who function in a transparent manner for successful running of the government.
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