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5. Patron of the Corporation
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(1)
The Viharadhipathi of the Wadduwa Vivekarama
Viharaya, holding office for the time being shall be the Patron of the Corporation who shall act as the Chairman of the
Corporation.
(2)
Where the Patron of the Corporation is, by reason of illness or other infirmity or absence from Sri Lanka, temporarily unable to perform the duties of his office, the senior pupil of the Patron, shall act in his place and perform all the duties of the Patron.