Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Mahinda Rajapaksa | Freedom Party | 19 November 2005 |
| Prime Minister | Disanayaka Mudiyanselage Jayaratne | Freedom Party | 21 April 2010 |
The President, directly elected for a six-year term, is head of state, head of government, and commander in chief of the armed forces. The election occurs under the Sri Lankan form of the contingent vote. Responsible to Parliament for the exercise of duties under the constitution and laws, the president may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of Parliament with the concurrence of the Supreme Court.
The President appoints and heads a cabinet of ministers responsible to Parliament. The President's deputy is the prime minister, who leads the ruling party in Parliament. A parliamentary no-confidence vote requires dissolution of the cabinet and the appointment of a new one by the President.
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