Governor of Northern Province | |
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Appointer | Maithripala Sirisena |
Term length | 5 years |
Precursor | Governor of the North Eastern Province |
Inaugural holder | Mohan Wijewickrama (acting) |
Formation | 1 January 2007 |
Website | Northern Province Governor's Secretariat |
The Governor of Northern Province, Sri Lanka is the head of the provincial government and exercises executive power in respect of subjects devolved to the Northern Provincial Council. The governor is appointed by the President of Sri Lanka for a period of five years. The current governor is Reginald Cooray.
Independent Sri Lanka Freedom Party United National Party