Moratuwa became a separate local government body in late 1800 century from Colombo; as local board. First Local Board meeting was held on 09th January 1908.Government Agent was the Chair Person ex officio. Two government officials
and three public representatives are in the Local Board other than G.A.
First Local Board
Chair Person – L.W. Booth (Government Agent)
Government Officials – Thomas Henry R. De Zoysa, J. Kroll
Public Representatives - Gregory Marceline De Silva, J. Methayas Mal, Hue De Mal
In 1930 Moratuwa became an Urban Council. Fewer than eight urban wards there are 8 elected councilors and 4 nominated councilors. First Urban Council meeting was held on 01st January 1930.
Former Chairmen of Moratuwa Urban Council
1930 - 1932 : Mr. H.I. Fernando
1933 - 1935 : Mr. C.S.A. Perera
1936 – 1938 : Mr. C.S.A. Perera
1939 – 1941 : Mr. H.I. Fernando
1942 – 1944 : Mr. A.C.W. Peris
1945 – 1947 : Mr. T. Ebert Fernando
1948 – 1950 : Mr. S.L.J. De Silva
1951 – 1953 : Mr. R.P. Fernando
1954 – 1956 : Mr. R.P. Fernando
1957 – 1959 : Mr. T.W.M. Fernando
1960 – 1962 : Mr. H.W. Stanly Fernando
1963 – 1964 : Mr. P.M. Fernando
1965 : Mr. H.W. Stanly Fernando
1965 – 1969 : Mr. T.L.C. Fernando
1969 : Mr. P.S. Douglas Fernando
1970 - 1973 : Mr. Jayasumana Dharmabandhu
1973 – 1979 : Ruled Under Special Commissioner
1979 – 1991 : Mr. B.D. Susantha Sirirathne
1992 – 1995 : Mr. H.R.J. Lalith Nonis
1995 – 1997 : Mr. Thomson J. Mendis
Former Vice - Chairmen of Moratuwa Urban Council
1930 - 1932 : Mr. C.S.A. Perera
1933 - 1934 : Mr. A.C.W. Peris
1934 – 1935 : Mr. T. Ebert Fernando
1936 – 1939 : Mr. C. Hubert De Mal
1940 – 1941 : Mr. S.O. Stembu
1942 : Mr. I.L.M. Raleem
1943 – 1944 : Mr. S.L. De Mal
1945 – 1950 : Mr. L.E. Fernando
1951 – 1953 : Mr. S.V. Fernando
1954 – 1955 : Mr. S.L. De Mal
1956 – 1958 : Mr. T.D.J. Peris
1959 - Mr. H.W. Stanly Fernando
1960 : Mr. B.S. Fernando
1961 : Mr. P.M. Fernando
1962 : Mr. Siril S. Fernando
1963 : Mr. Newton I. De Silva
1964 : Mr. Tolbert L.S. De Silva
1965 : Mr. T.D.J. Peris
1966 : Mr. P.M. Fernando
1967 : Mr. P.S. Douglas Fernando
1968 : Mrs. Trixci L. Mendis
1969 : Mr. P.S. Douglas Fernando
1969 : Mr. Jayasumana Dharmabandhu
1970 – 1971 : Mr. W.L.M. Fernando
1972 – 1973 : Mr. P.S. Douglas Fernando
1973 – 1979 : Ruled Under Special Commissioner
1979 – 1991 : Mr. L. Denzil H. De Silva
1991 – 1993 : Mr. S.D.H.L. Ranasinghe
1993 – 1995 : Mr. Thomson J. Mendis
1995 – 1997 : Mr. Dammika Fernando
Former Special Commissioners
Mr. N.D.N. Gunasekara
Mr. Douglas F. Gunawardha
Mr. M.W.S. Gunasekara
Mr. W.S. Rathnapala
Mr. Parakum Wijesinghe
Mr. K.G. Gunarathne
Mr. D.A. Waduge
Mr. A.G. Yasananda
In 1997 Moratuwa Urban Council converts to a Municipal Council. In present Moratuwa municipality is surrounded by Sea, Bolgoda Lake, Panadura River and Dehiwala- Mt.Lavinia municipality.
Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Council. He and other 28 councilors who are elected in popular vote of the people in Moratuwa are involved in the decision making process how to serve the people. Municipal
Council has conduct 7 standing committees with the participation of the all the councilors. Councilors are divided to separate committees as well.
I. Standing committee for Lands, Houses, Vehicles and City Development
II. Standing committee for Environment Preservation, Social Development, UNISEF Projects, Stocks of Stores goods and Waste Materials
III. Standing committee for Health, Sanitary and Markets
IV. Standing committee for Industries, Roads, Water Supplies, Drainage, Electricity, Street Lamps and Sports
V. Standing committee for Establishment affairs, Legal affairs, Administration and Security
VI. Standing committee for Productivity Creation, Finance Generating and Manipulation
VII. Standing committee for Finance
The recommendations which are taken by those stable committees are approved by the City Council (maha sabawa). The Council will held on once a month with the participations of all councilors.
Former Mayors of Moratuwa Municipal Council
1997 – 2001 : Mr. A.T.K. Chandradasa
2001 – 2002 : Mr. R.A. Annada Kusumsiri
2002 – 2006 : Mr. Rawinath J. Gunasekara
2006 – 2009 : Mr. W. Samanlal Fernando
2009 – 2016 : Mr. W. Samanlal Fernando
Former Deputy - Mayors of Moratuwa Municipal Council
1997 - 1999 : Mr. Wirantha Fernando
1999 – 2001 : Mr. Ananda Kusumsiri
2001 – 2002 : Mr. Laksiri Gayan
2002 – 2006 : Mr. Dammika Fernando
2006 – 2009 : Mr. Moris Wijerathne
2009 – 2016 : Mr. D.M. Sujith Pushpakumara
Former Municipal Commissioners of Moratuwa Municipal Council
1997 – 2000 : Mr. A.J. Karunarathne
2000 - 2002 : Mr. U.D.C. Fernando
2002 - 2006 : Mr. A.L.S. Mallwanna
2006 - 2010 : Mr. V.C. Warnakulasooriya
2010 - 2012 : Mr. U.D.C. Fernando
2012 : Mrs. H.D.C. Janaki
2012 : Mrs. H.N.S. Angammana
2012 - 2013 : Mr. A.L.S. Mallwanna
2013 – 2014 : Mrs. S.K. Jayasundara
2014 : Mr. B.N. Damminda Kumara
2014 – 2015 : Mrs. H.N.S. Angammana
2015 : Mr. D.M. Karunarathne
2015 – 2016 : Mr. S.D. Thewarapperuma
From 2016 up to now Moratuwa Municipal Council is ruled by Municipal Commissioner; Mr. M.M.C.K.K. Mannapperuma as the Officer Executing Powers, Duties & Functions of Municipal Council.
Municipal Commissioner is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipal Council. Under his supervision there are 11 Departments to facilitate Moratuwa municipality and its people.
- Administrative Department headed by Deputy Municipal Commissioner.
- Municipal Secretariat Department headed by Municipal Secretary.
- Municipal Financial Department headed by Chief Municipal Accountant.
- Civil Engineering Department headed by Chief Municipal Engineer.
- Mechanical Engineering Department headed by Mechanical Engineer.
- Municipal Public Health Department headed by Chief Public Health Inspector.
- Municipal Veterinary Department headed by Chief Veterinary Surgeon.
- Municipal Ayurvedic Department headed by Chief Ayurvedic Physician.
- Municipal Electricity Department headed by Municipal Electrical Officer.
- Municipal Fire Brigade Department headed by Station Officer in charge (Fire).
- Municipal Legal Department headed by Legal Officer.
All the Departments are giving their best to the public of Moratuwa Municipality with the purpose of empowering people with the good service. Because the theme of the Moratuwa Municipal Council is
“people interests is the objective of the law”.
Power Hierarchy of Local Government – Moratuwa Municipal Council
