The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organizations for the post of Member of the Right to Information Commission.
The vacancy is in terms of Section 12(1) (c) of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, to be recommended to the President for appointment as a member of the Right to Information Commission.
In terms of Section 12(2) (a) (i) of the Right to Information Act, the members of the Commission should be persons who have distinguished themselves in public life with proven knowledge, experience, and eminence in the fields of law, governance, public administration, social services, journalism, science and technology, or management.
Further, in terms of Section 12(2) (a) (ii) to (v) of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, such nominees should not be:
- Members of Parliament, of any Provincial Council, or of any Local Authority;
- hold any public or judicial office or any other office of profit;
- be connected with any political party; or
- be carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.
According to a Parliament statement, the nominations should be prepared in accordance with the nomination form, which is available on the website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka (www.parliament.lk) with a quick link named ‘Appointment to the post of Member of the Right to Information Commission’.
The duly completed nominations should be sent to;
Acting Secretary-General to the Constitutional Council
Constitutional Council – Office
Parliament of Sri Lanka
Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte.
The duly completed nominations should be submitted on or before 15th February 2026 by registered post or by e-mail to constitutionalcouncil@parliament.lk.
On the top left corner of the envelope of the letter being sent, or as the subject of the email, it should be stated as ‘Appointment to the post of Member of the Right to Information Commission’. (Newswire)