Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_office
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:Member_of_Parliament
gptkbp:calls_for special sessions of Parliament
gptkbp:can_cast_a_vote in case of a tie
gptkbp:can_issue_rulings on points of order
gptkbp:ceremonial_role during the opening of Parliament
gptkbp:current_office_holder gptkb:Mahinda_Yapa_Abeywardena
gptkbp:election five years
gptkbp:first_holder Sir Francis Molamure
gptkbp:gives_the_floor to Members of Parliament
gptkbp:has_role the appointment of committee members
that has evolved over time
that has a ceremonial function
that has historical significance
established by the Constitution of Sri Lanka
that has a significant impact on policy making
that interacts with the judiciary
that represents the Parliament internationally
that requires experience in politics
gptkbp:historical_figures in Sri Lanka
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka
gptkbp:influence disciplinary measures
gptkbp:is_a_key_participant_in the political process
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the ruling party or coalition
gptkbp:is_attended_by official state functions
gptkbp:is_expected_to impartial
gptkbp:is_involved_in the legislative agenda
the budget process
the legislative review process
the oversight of parliamentary committees
gptkbp:is_supported_by the parliamentary staff
gptkbp:key_figures in Sri Lankan politics
gptkbp:members the Parliament to the President
gptkbp:oversees the legislative process
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Parliament_of_Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Karu_Jayasuriya
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance with parliamentary rules and procedures
gptkbp:replaces vote of no confidence
gptkbp:represents the Parliament in legal matters
gptkbp:residence Parliament complex, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
gptkbp:responsible_for presiding over parliamentary sessions
the conduct of debates
the security of the Parliament
gptkbp:role maintaining order in the House
that requires public speaking skills
in the governance of Sri Lanka
that influences legislation
that requires conflict resolution skills
that requires knowledge of parliamentary law
that requires negotiation skills
gptkbp:staff Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
gptkbp:term_length 5 years
gptkbp:voting_method elected by Members of Parliament
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mahinda_Yapa_Abeywardena
gptkb:Karu_Jayasuriya
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6