Chief Minister of North Eastern Province

Chief Minister of North Eastern Province
Appointer	Mahinda Rajapaksa
Term length	6 years
Inaugural holder	Varatharaja Perumal
Formation	10 December 1988
Final holder	Varatharaja Perumal
Abolished	31 December 2006
Succession	Chief Minister of Eastern Province Chief Minister of Northern Province

The Chief Minister of North Eastern Province, Sri Lanka is the elected head of local government at the provincial level, and is vested with most of the executive powers. The Chief Minister is chosen by legislators of the political party or coalition commanding a majority in the provincial council, and serves a six-year term with a provision of re-election. The Governor is the head of province, but his or her role is largely ceremonial.

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