About Us & Organizational Structure
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Driving efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric public governance across all ministries, departments, and statutory bodies in the North Central Province.
Who We Are
The Office of the Chief Secretary of the North Central Province serves as the apex administrative body driving efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric governance across all ministries, departments, and statutory institutions within the provincial framework.
To ensure smooth institutional operations, optimal resource management, and high standards of public service delivery, the Secretariat operates through specialized divisions—principally encompassing the Administration Unit, Accounts Unit, Legal Unit, ICT Unit, and Translation Unit.
Together, these branches work in close coordination under seasoned leadership to handle comprehensive personnel management, rigorous financial control, expert legal counsel, advanced technological infrastructure, and vital linguistic support, collectively fulfilling the statutory mandates and developmental goals of the North Central Provincial Council.
Organizational Structure
Our Internal Departments & Units
Comprehensive breakdown of administrative branches, key responsibilities, and main divisional functions.
Administration Unit
Responsibility: Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration)
Contact Number: 025 - 2222736
The Administration Branch of the North Central Province functions under the key responsibility of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration), integrating both general administration and establishment duties. The branch oversees core institutional and staff affairs, handles daily mail, and manages the organization and coordination of special festivals, meetings, and major events.
Main Functions of the Division
Managing the administration of staff personnel, service matters, and overseeing general institutional affairs within the provincial council framework.
Handling all administrative procedures regarding daily incoming and outgoing mail, official correspondence, and document dispatch routing.
Planning, organization, and close coordination of special provincial festivals, official committee meetings, and organizational events.
Managing comprehensive institutional affairs, service records, and administrative matters for all staff officers serving under the North Central Provincial Council.
Handling recruitment processes for all officers relevant to the North Central Provincial Council, including granting required approvals and disseminating administrative information.
Managing all operations, document preparations, clarifications, and follow-up activities regarding internal and external audit queries.
Investigating, processing, and addressing grievances, appeals, and activities relating to political victimization among public officers.
Providing immediate administrative relief and coordinating rapid responses during emergency disasters or crises within the province.
Planning and coordinating all mobile public service delivery programs organized by both the central government and the provincial council.
Overseeing all provincial development activities, monitoring physical progress, and providing active supervision of ongoing projects.
Processing and approving personal and official foreign leaves for eligible officers across the North Central Province in adherence to governing circulars.
Supervising and providing constructive feedback on the proper institutional implementation of the North Central Provincial Council in accordance with the Provincial Council Act.
Providing essential common facilities within the premises of the provincial council and overseeing the regular maintenance activities of the provincial council building.
Carrying out operational supervision, monitoring, and providing feedback regarding the overall security system and protocols within the provincial council premises.
Accounts Branch
Responsibility: Assistant Secretary (Finance)
Contact Number: 025 - 2235471
The Accounts Branch of the North Central Province functions under the key responsibility of the Assistant Secretary (Finance), maintaining rigorous financial control and management across the provincial council. The branch is primarily responsible for executing all payments and submitting timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, as well as maintaining accurate accounting books and ledgers. Its extensive responsibilities include comprehensive asset management, conducting internal audits, and preparing the annual budget report.
Furthermore, the branch oversees all institutional procurements in accordance with established procurement guidelines and manages the execution of boards of survey to ensure total transparency and accountability in public financial administration.
Main Functions of the Division
Maintaining rigorous financial control, monitoring resource allocation, and ensuring proper fiscal discipline across all provincial financial operations.
Executing all authorized payments for the council and preparing and submitting accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports on schedule.
Maintaining and updating all financial account books, ledgers, and records in compliance with established accounting standards and regulations.
Overseeing the comprehensive management, recording, valuation, and safeguarding of all physical assets belonging to the provincial council.
Assisting with internal and external auditing processes, reconciling accounts, and resolving audit observations and queries promptly.
Compiling, drafting, and preparing the comprehensive annual budget report reflecting estimated expenditures and revenue allocations.
Managing and executing all institutional procurements, purchasing procedures, and supplier selections strictly in accordance with national procurement guidelines.
Organizing, supervising, and coordinating the annual and periodic boards of survey for physical asset verification, stock checks, and write-offs.
Legal Unit
Responsibility: Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration)
Contact Number: 025 - 2235444
The Legal Branch of the North Central Province functions under the key responsibility of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration), providing comprehensive legal assistance and guidance to ministries, departments, and institutions across the provincial council.
The branch oversees all activities and proceedings regarding legal cases filed against or on behalf of the North Central Provincial Council, ensuring meticulous security, supervision, and feedback management for all case files. Its extensive responsibilities include drafting provincial council statutes and regulations, making court appearances on behalf of the Chief Secretary, and providing expert legal counsel and support to other institutions within the provincial council framework.
Main Functions of the Division
Providing comprehensive legal support and handling all necessary litigation and court proceedings for ministries, departments, and institutions under the North Central Provincial Council.
Maintaining secure record-keeping, strict supervision, and regular status feedback regarding all active legal case files.
Providing necessary legal support and drafting provincial council statutes, regulations, bylaws, and related legal documents.
Representing and appearing in courts on behalf of the Chief Secretary, while extending expert legal assistance, counsel, and clearances for agreements and actions initiated by other institutions within the Provincial Council.
ICT Unit
Responsibility: ICT Officer
Contact Number: 025 - 2222736
The ICT Branch of the North Central Province functions under the key responsibility of the ICT Officer, providing various essential information and communication technology services within the offices and the General Secretariat of the Provincial Council.
The branch oversees the management and maintenance of the local data network and voice telephone network within the Provincial Council Complex. Its extensive responsibilities include handling the operation and technical affairs of the public addressing system, maintaining and updating the fingerprint time attendance system, and managing the CCTV camera system – including the conservation of recorded data and alerting higher authorities regarding important recordings.
Main Functions of the Division
Overseeing the setup, regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of the local data network to ensure seamless internet and intranet connectivity throughout the Provincial Council Complex.
Ensuring the continuous and efficient operation, management, and upkeep of the telephone voice network and communication lines across all offices within the complex.
Managing the technical setup, smooth operation, and maintenance of the public addressing system for official announcements, events, and gatherings within the premises.
Managing, updating, and troubleshooting the biometric fingerprint time attendance system to ensure accurate daily attendance tracking for staff.
Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the CCTV security camera system, ensuring proper conservation of recorded data, and promptly briefing higher authorities regarding critical security recordings.
Translation Unit
Responsibility: Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration)
Contact Number: 025 - 2222736
The Translation Branch of the North Central Province functions under the key responsibility of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Administration), providing essential linguistic support for all institutions under the North Central Provincial Council.
The branch is primarily responsible for the accurate translation of official documents, reports, and correspondence between Sinhala and English (and vice versa) to ensure smooth administrative communication and documentation across all departments.
Main Functions of the Division
Providing accurate and professional translation of official documents, letters, circulars, and institutional records relating to the North Central Provincial Council between Sinhala and English, and vice versa.
Organizational Structure
Our Team
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