Nominations called for member of RTI Commission

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The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations for the post of member of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.

Nominations have been called for a vacancy arising under the terms of Section 12(1) (c) of the Right to Information Act No. 12 of 2016, to be recommended to the President for appointment as a member of the RTI Commission.

In terms of Section 12(2) (a) (i) of the Right to Information Act, the members of the Commission should be persons who have distinguished themselves in public life with proven knowledge, experience and eminence in the fields of law, governance, public administration, social services, journalism, science and technology or management.

Further, in terms of Section 12(2) (a) (ii) to (v) of the Right to Information Act, such nominees should not be Members of Parliament, of any Provincial Council or of any Local Authority, hold any public or judicial office or any other office of profit, be connected with any political party or be carrying on any business or pursuing any profession.

The nominations should be prepared in accordance with the nomination form, which is available on the website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka www.parliament.lk with a quick link named “Appointment to the post of Member of the Right to Information Commission”.

The duly completed nominations should be sent to: Acting Secretary-General to the Constitutional Council, Constitutional Council Office, Parliament of Sri Lanka, Sri Jayewardenapura Kotte on or before 15 February 2026 by registered post or by e-mail to [email protected].