Mayor of Colombo
The mayor of Colombo is the mayor (and head) of the Colombo Municipal Council. The post was created in 1866 when the Colombo Municipal Council was established by the Legislative Council of Ceylon. The Mayor is assisted by the Deputy Mayor and a Municipal Commissioner. Since 1944 the majority of the mayors have been from the United National Party.
| Mayor of Colombo | |
|---|---|
Incumbent vacant since 19 March 2023 | |
| Colombo Municipal Council | |
| Style | His/ Her Worship |
| Residence | Sirinivasa |
| Seat | Town Hall, Colombo |
| Constituting instrument | Municipal Council Ordinance No. 17 of 1865 |
| Formation | 1866 |
| First holder | Charles Peter Layard |
| Deputy | Vacant |
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