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Applications called to appoint new Bribery Commission members
Applications have been called for appointment of members of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.
Under the provisions of the Article 41B of the Constitution and provisions of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, the Constitutional Council calls for applications from suitable individuals to be considered and to recommend for the appointment to the three posts of the member of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.
The applicants should have expertise, reached eminence, and have at least twenty (20) years of experience in one or more of the following fields: — law; investigation of crime and law enforcement; forensic auditing; forensic accounting; engineering; international relations and diplomatic services; management of public affairs; or public administration, said a press release issued by the Department of Communications of Parliament.
It said: Every such applicant shall- be a citizen of Sri Lanka; be not more than sixty-two (62) years of age as at the date of appointment to the Commission; be physically and mentally fit; be competent, honest, of high moral integrity, and of good repute; have relinquished all other remunerated offices before being appointed as a member of the Commission: Provided however, a person holding any remunerated office may be considered for appointment as a member of the Commission if such person relinquishes all remunerated offices prior to assuming office as such member; not carrying on any business or pursuing any profession while being a member of the Commission; declare his/her assets and liabilities to the Constitutional Council according to the prevailing written laws before assuming office as a member of the Commission; and submit to the Constitutional Council, a general disclosure of his/her interests as at the date of appointment before assuming office as a member of the Commission.
Further, a Person shall be disqualified from being appointed, or continuing as a member of the Commission, if such person– has been convicted of a criminal offence other than an offence punishable with only a fine; is adjudged an insolvent by a court of competent jurisdiction; is or becomes of unsound mind or incapable of carrying out his duties under the Act; is guilty of serious misconduct in relation to such person’s duties; fails to comply with his/ her obligations under the provisions of this Act; is, or has been an elected representative to any political office; or holds or has held any post or membership in any political party recognized for the purposes of presidential elections, parliamentary elections, provincial council elections, or any local government elections conducted under the provisions of respective laws applicable therefor.
The applications should be prepared in accordance with the sample which is available on the Parliamentary website (www.parliament.lk) and the duly completed application form should be forwarded to, Secretary-General to the Constitutional Council, Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte, by registered post, or by e-mail to constitutionalcouncil@parliament.lk on or before 6th November 2023, indicating ‘Constitutional Council – Appointments to CIABOC’ on the top left corner of the envelope or as the subject of the e-mail.
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo welcomed the U.S. Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Stephen Howard and Astou Ndiaye, from June 8 through 14.
The Public Diplomacy section of the U.S. Embassy said that it would launch a weeklong basketball program intended to harness the unifying power of sports, made possible through collaboration with Foundation of Goodness and IImpact Hoop Lab.
While in Sri Lanka, Howard and Ndiaye, both retired professional basketball players, will conduct a weeklong program, Hoops for Hope: Bridging Borders through Basketball. The Sports Envoys will lead basketball clinics and exhibition matches and engage in leadership sessions in Colombo and Southern Province for youth aged 14-18 from Northern, Uva, Eastern and Western Provinces, offering skills and leadership training both on and off the court. The U.S. Envoys will also share their expertise with the Sri Lanka Basketball Federation, national coaches, and players, furthering the development of basketball in the country. Beyond the clinics, they will collaborate with Sri Lankan schoolchildren to take part in a community service project in the Colombo area.
“We are so proud to welcome Stephen and Astou as our Sports Envoys to Sri Lanka, to build on the strong people-to-people connections between the United States and Sri Lanka,” said U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung. “The lessons that will be shared by our Sports Envoys – communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict resolution – are essential for leadership development, community building, equality, and peace. The U.S. Sports Envoy program is a testament to our belief that sports can be a powerful tool in promoting peace and unity.”
SJB Colombo District MP Mujibur Rahuman in parliament demanded to know from the government the reasons for CEB suspending the leave of all its employees until further notice from Thursday.
MP Rahuman said that the CEB has got an acting General Manager anew and the latter yesterday morning issued a circular suspending leave of all CEB employees with immediate effect until further notice.
“We demand that Minister Kanchana Wijesekera should explain this to the House. This circular was issued while this debate on the new Electricity Amendment Bill was pending. There are many who oppose this Bill. The Minister must tell parliament the reason for the urge to cancel the leave of CEB employees,” the MP said.However, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena prevented Minister Wijesekera responding to the query and said that the matter raised by MP Rahuman was not relevant.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) successfully concluded the 8th Annual CIPM Symposium, which took place on 31st May 2024. Themed “Nurturing the Human Element—Redefining HRM in a Rapidly Changing World,” the symposium underscored the pivotal role of human resource management (HRM) in today’s dynamic global landscape. Since its inception in 1959, CIPM has been dedicated to advancing the HR profession through education, professional development, and advocacy, solidifying its position as Sri Lanka’s leading professional body for HRM.
Ken Vijayakumar, the President of the CIPM, graced the occasion as the chief guest. The symposium commenced with the welcome address by the Chairperson, Prof. Arosha Adikaram, followed by the Web Launch of the Symposium Proceedings and Abstract Book by the CIPM President. The event featured distinguished addresses, including a speech by Chief Guest Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, and an address by Guest of Honor Shakthi Ranatunga, Chief Operating Officer of MAS Holdings Pvt. Ltd., Sri Lanka.
The symposium also featured an inspiring keynote address by Prof. Mario Fernando, Professor of Management and Director of the Centre for Cross Cultural Management (CCCM) at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
Vote of Thanks of the inauguration session was delivered by Dr. Dillanjani Weeratunga, Symposium Co-chair.
The symposium served as a comprehensive platform for researchers to present their findings across a wide range of critical topics in HRM. These included Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Development and Retention, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility, Adapting to Technological Advancements, Mental Health and Well-being at Work, Global Workforce Challenges, Employee Empowerment, and Reskilling and Upskilling.
The plenary session was led by Prof. Wasantha Rajapakse. Certificates were awarded to the best paper presenters during the valedictory session, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Kamani Perera, Manager of Research and Development.
The annual symposium of CIPM was a truly inclusive event, attracting a diverse audience that spanned undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, research scholars and lecturers. This widespread interest highlights the symposium’s significance in the field of HRM, offering a unique opportunity for everyone to network and learn from scholarly brains.The CIPM International Research Symposium was sponsored by Hambantota International Port, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), E B Creasy & Co. PLC, and Print Xcel Company.
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