16. Amendment of Article 65 of the Constitution

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Article 65 of the Constitution is hereby amended as follows:-

(1)

by the repeal of paragraph (1) of that Article, and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph:-

“(1) There shall be a Secretary-General of

Parliament who shall, subject to the approval of the Constitutional Council, be appointed by the

President and who shall hold office during good behaviour.”; and

(2)

by the repeal of paragraph (6) of that Article, and the substitution therefor of the following paragraph:-

“(6) Whenever the Secretary-General is unable to discharge the functions of his office, the President may, subject to to the approval of the Constitutional Council, appoint a person to act in the place of the Secretary-General.”.

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