Parliament of Sri Lanka
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Overview
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is the supreme, unicameral legislative body, currently with 225 members representing the people for a five-year term, responsible for making laws, overseeing the government, and serving as the foundation of the nation’s representative democracy. It’s modeled on the British Parliament and operates from Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, with members elected through a mix of direct constituency and proportional representation, and its proceedings guided by Standing Orders and led by a Speaker, as seen with the current 17th Parliament.
Founded Year
1947
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Providing procedural guidance and facilities to Members of Parliament in their performance of functions effectively and efficiently as legislators, people's representatives and assiduous scrutinizers of the use of public funds
Vision
Becoming an effective and efficient people-centred Parliament which promotes democracy and good governance".
Core Values
While the Parliament's official documentation does not explicitly list a single set of "core values" with that title, a review of the Code of Conduct for Members of Parliament and other official documents highlights key principles and expected behaviors. These values include:
Company Tagline
The Parliament of Sri Lanka does not have a single, publicly advertised "company tagline" in the conventional commercial sense. Its official website typically uses a straightforward welcome message such as, "Welcome to the official website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka