Ambalangoda Urban Council

Ambalangoda Urban Council
Type
Type
Leadership
Chairman
Deputy Chairman
M. W. Rahula Lalithawickrema, United National Party
Since March 2011
Secretary
N. A. Wimalasiri, United National Party
Since March 2011
Seats 12
Elections
open list proportional representation system
Last election
Sri Lankan local government elections, 2011
Website
http://ambalangoda.uc.gov.lk

Ambalangoda Urban Council (AUC) is the local authority for the town of Ambalangoda in the Galle District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. The AUC is responsible for providing a variety of local public services including roads, sanitation, drains, housing, libraries, public parks and recreational facilities. It has 12 councillors elected using an open list proportional representation system.[1]

Election results

2011 local government election

Results of the local government election held on 17 March 2011:[2][3]

Alliances and parties Votes % Seats
  United People's Freedom Alliance (NC, ACMC, SLFP et al.) 6,772 56.32% 8
  United National Party 4,801 39.93% 4
  People's Liberation Front 440 3.66% 0
  Sinhalaye Mahasammatha Bhoomiputhra Pakshaya 11 0.09% 0
Valid Votes 12,024 100.00% 12
Rejected Votes 428
Total Polled 12,452
Registered Electors 16,618
Turnout 74.93%

References

  1. "Compilation of Local Authority - Urban Councils". Ministry of Local Governments and Provincial Councils. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  2. "Local Authorities Election - 17.03.2011 Galle District - Ambalangoda Urban Council". Department of Elections, Sri Lanka. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  3. "2011 Local Government Elections - Ambalangoda Urban Council". Sri Lanka Elections. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
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