5. Management of the affairs of the Corporation

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

(1)

The affairs of the Corporation shall, subject to the provisions of this Act and the rules of the Corporation, be administered by the Executive Committee consisting of the

Chief Patron, President and not more than seven and not less than five other members to be elected in accordance with the rules made under this Act.

(2)

The Most Venerable Phra Dhammapariyaththivedi

Maha Thera shall be the Chief Patron of the Corporation.

(3)

After the demise or resignation of the said Most

Venerable Phra Dhammapariyaththivedi Maha Thera, the

Executive Committee shall appoint a fit and proper person for the post of Chief Patron on the recommendation of the

President.

(4)

The Venerable Rassagala Seewali Thera shall be the first President of the Corporation and shall continue to hold such office until and unless he resigns or vacates.

(5)

The first Executive Committee of the Corporation shall consist of the members of the Executive Committee of the

Centre holding office on the date of commencement of this

Act.

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