SLC announces amendment to constitution pruning down voting members from 147 to 60
Sri Lanka Cricket made a landmark announcement that it had taken a far reaching decision to making significant amendments to it’s constitution to reducing the number of voting members from ,147 to 60 at an extraordinary general meeting.convened on December 20.
Following is the full text of the SLC media release on the amendments:
Media Release
20th December 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket Implements Historic Amendments to the Constitution
Reduces voting members from 147 to 60
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that its membership at an extraordinary general
meeting held on 20th December 2024 approved significant amendments to the Constitution of
the SLC, reaffirming its commitment to fostering good governance, transparency, inclusivity,
and efficiency in its management structure.
Among the notable changes, a substantial reduction in the total number of voting members
from 147 to 60 has been introduced.
The new voting structure ensures that voting rights are determined solely based on the level of
cricket played by each member club, with all qualified clubs and associations being entitled to
only one vote. This marks a pivotal step towards equitable representation and streamlined
decision-making.
Further, in order to strengthen the transparency in financial management, the membership
unanimously approved the establishment of the Audit Committee, Investment and Budget
Committee, and Related Party Transactions Committee.
This landmark initiative is expected to create a more level playing field for cricketing
stakeholders, ensuring that representation within SLC reflects merit and contribution to the
development of cricket across the nation.
SLC believes these constitutional amendments will foster a culture of professionalism,
transparency, and meritocracy, paving the way for the holistic growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.
In addition to the above changes, the Election Committee for SLC for the year 2025, headed
by retired Court of Appeal Judge Ms. Malanie Gunaratne and four other members, was also
appointed during the Extraordinary General Meeting.
The election committee will oversee the preparations and conduct the SLC’s upcoming
elections, scheduled to take place in 2025.
