Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene says that an unique conversation will be held today (Jan.
01) relating to the consultation of civil society representatives to the Constitutional Council.The conversation will be held online through video conferencing, the Speaker said.Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene and leader of the opposition, Sajith Premadasa will likewise apparently participate in the relevant discussion.Earlier, it was announced that the decision concerning the visit of civil representatives to the Constitutional Council will be come to when the pertinent council satisfied on Thursday (Dec.
29), but the discussion had actually ended with no agreement.The Constitutional Council which was developed by the 21st Amendment to the Constitution includes 10 members, whilst 3 civil agents will likewise be appointed.Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena stated that applications were called from certified people, and almost 120 applications have actually been received so far.Three representatives will reportedly be designated for the Constitutional Council following a research study of the relevant applications and other competent people for the position, who have not sent applications.The names of the selected individuals will be tabled in the Parliament for approval, after which the President will select them to the Constitutional Council.
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