INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has actually revealed significant changes to its Constitution following an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held
on Friday (December 20), consisting of a substantial reduction in the total number of voting members from 147 to 60
The modifications reaffirm SLCs dedication to fostering excellent governance, openness, inclusivity, and effectiveness in its management
structure, the SLC stated in a statement.The new voting structure makes sure that voting rights are figured out entirely based upon 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 fair representation and structured decision-making
Even more, in order to strengthen the openness in financial management, the membership unanimously approved the facility of the Audit
Committee, Investment and Budget Committee, and Related Party Transactions Committee, the statement added.This landmark initiative is
expected to create a more level playing field for cricketing stakeholders, ensuring that representation within SLC reflects benefit and
contribution to the advancement of cricket across the nation.SLC believes these constitutional amendments will cultivate a culture of
professionalism, openness, and meritocracy, paving the way for the holistic development of cricket in Sri Lanka, it said.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 4 other members, was also designated throughout the Extraordinary General Meeting.The election committee will manage
the preparations and conduct the SLCs upcoming elections, scheduled to happen in 2025.
