Departments
At present Anuradhapura Municipal Council is functioning under 04 departments.
01. Department of Municipal Administration
Chief Management Services Officer
S. Indrani Silva
025 – 2222275
The Municipal Administration Department shall update the personal files of all permanent and casual staff employed by the Anuradhapura Municipal Council, settle the monthly water, electricity and telephone bills of all sub-offices including the Municipal Council, staff leave, railway permits, employee welfare, quarters. All other administrative activities are performed.
For the convenience of administration, it has been divided into 11 main sections, and under the supervision of the administrative officer, the respective section heads perform the tasks of those sections.
Acts as Information Officer under Freedom of Information Act.
The department under the administration of the Municipal Commissioner is divided into four divisions.
Administration Officer
Legal Officer,
D.N. Priyanti
025 – 2222275
According to the Mahanagara Sabha Ordinance Act 252, all legal affairs of the Mahanagara Sabha are performed by the legal department.
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N.V. Labunahewa,
Internal Auditor,
025-2222275 Extension 521
The Internal Audit Officer is the officer appointed by the Chief Accounts Officer of the Municipality or by the Accounts Officer or the Governing Body concerned to assist him.
Accordingly, to check whether the internal inspection and control system in the municipality and sub-offices is successfully implemented in terms of plan and actual operation in order to prevent errors and frauds,
Determining the reliability of accounts and other records and verifying that the accounting practices used provide the necessary information for the preparation of accurate financial statements, evaluating the quality of the performance of staff in the performance of their assigned responsibilities, assets of the municipality, all types of damages How protected from? Institutions Code, Money Regulations. Checking whether the municipal ordinances, rules and circulars issued by the government from time to time are implemented, making the internal control system successful by preventing and covering wastage, corruption and unnecessary expenses, circulars and instructions issued by the general assembly and the head of the institution To check whether the assets of the council are protected by implementation, to check whether the available resources are utilized efficiently and sparingly, to investigate and report to the Chief Accounts Officer and the Accounts Officer as soon as necessary and advised. It is performed by the internal audit department of the council.
Chief Librarian
The Anuradhapura Public Library is located near the Anuradhapura Municipal Council. Anuradhapura public library is an institution control under the Anuradhapura Municipal Council. The Public Library provides services to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of the city dwellers. The library consists of several sections, which act according to needs.
Opening Hours
• Every weekdays From 8.30 am to 5.00 pm (except Public Holidays)
• The Lending Division will be open from 08:30 am to 4:45 pm.
• The library is not open to readers on the last Friday of each month.
Ms. S.N.M.P.M. Nawarathne
Chief Librarian
Ordinary Membership
A person who resides within the limits of the Municipal Council or who runs an office or business, or the staff of an educational institution, should pay fee of Rs.50.00 for become a member of lending section.
Membership fee of Rs.25.00 should pay by a school students to become a member of lending section after producing a signed sealed letter by the principal of the school .They also have to produce a guarantor. Membership must be renewed every year after re-payment.
Special membership.
Membership is granted by paying a sum of surety of Rs.1000.00 other than the membership fee for any person involving in any education purpose or any service within city limits and residing within Anuradhapura district.
For membership granting In addition to the membership fee a surety fee of Rs. 500.00 should pay by any students who are studying in any school in the Anuradhapura district..
•• Lending section
Books other than permanent and reference works are allowed to lend. Membership is required to lend these books out. An application form prepared for this purpose is issued by the lending Division and must be duly filled and handed over. Two books are issued at a time. Membership must be renewed every year.
• Children’s section.
Membership is available for children under 14 years of age. Membership should be obtained after the duly completed application form is handed over by the Children’s Division. Two books are allowed to lend at one time. Membership must be renewed once a year. Upon receiving the membership, children will have the opportunity to join the programs conducted by the Children’s Division.
• Reference section.
- There are three sections in this division, namely, Sinhala / English and Walisingha Harischandra (Rare Books). Lending of books in this section is not allowed.
- Academic activities should be carried out within the section and no other books will be permitted to be brought in.
- Facilities are provided to access to books.
• Newspaper Section
- Newspapers are purchased in all three languages.
- Daily Newspapers filed as a monthly file and can be used in that section.
Periodicals Section.
- Timely magazines can be used in all three languages.
Special Collection Division.
The following information are available from this section.
o Gazette Collection from 1956
o 1952 Collection of Acts
o Central bank records and other information services
o Newspaper Cutting Service (Examination Seminars & Special Information)
Computer Section.
You have to pay a fixed fee for services rendered in this sector.
Internet Services, Printing Copying Services
o Photocopy Service
• Academic Division.
They have been provided with their books and notes to facilitate their studies
• Branch libraries.
- The Ratanasara Library.
This library is located in the Ratanasara Dharmayathanaya, No. 240 division in Anuradhapura Municipal Council limits. These facilities have been provided by the Municipal Council for the needs of the residents of the area.
Contacts
T.P.025-2222629
e-mail-anu.publiclibrary@gmail.com
S.M.S.D.P.K. Senanayake
Head of Front Office.
For the clients coming to avail the services, adequate seating facilities, payment counters and all the services have been arranged by the front office. public opinion. Opportunities are also provided for submission of suggestions and complaints.
The files and documents belonging to the Municipal Administration Department, Urban Development Department, Municipal Finance Department and Municipal Health Department belonging to the Municipal Council are stored here
| No | Course Name | Duration | Course Fee | |
| Full Scholarship | External Students | |||
| 01 | Microsoft Office | Months 10 | Free | 6000.00 |
| 02 | Microsoft Office KIDS | Months 10 | Free | 3000.00 |
| 03 | Graphic Design | Months 10 | Free | 6000.00 |
| 04 | Hardware and Networking | Months 10 | Free | 4500.00 |
Recruitment Methodology
- Applications can be obtained from the Mahanagara Sabha office or Nansala Computer Training Centre.
- The duly completed application form should be given to the Mahanagara Sabha office or Nansala Computer Training Centre.
- Course fees can be paid in lump sum or in installments after selection for courses.
Apply for full scholarships or partial scholarships.
- A resident of a municipality as well as a low-income school student can apply for full scholarships.
- he scholarship application form should be completed and submitted to the Mayor/Municipal Commissioner with the recommendation of the Divisional Councillor.
In 2018, according to the noble concept of the Honorable Mayor Mr. HP Somadasa, Pribhavi Early Childhood Development Center was established on a concessional basis for the children of the general public within the city limits. It is a registered institution of Early Childhood Development Authority.
Head Teacher of the Preschool
M D K Niroshika Rasikani
Contact 025 3134870
Teachers
U V N Priyadarshani
S Koralage
Classrooms are divided into Lower Kindergarten for children in the age group 03-04 and Upper Kindergarten for children in the age group 04-05.
Entrance Fee 2000/=
Monthly Fee 2000/=
- Being an early childhood development center run by a government agency with full confidence
- Attractive and comfortable classrooms
- Sanitation facilities specially designed for children
- Child friendly environment with free safe and beautiful environment
- Walled security fence
- Guidance from qualified and experienced teachers
- Minimum entry and monthly fees in Anuradhapura city
- Learning modes with fun activities Enrollment of limited number of children in classrooms
02. Department of Municipal Development
Municipal Council Engineer
The department inaction under the municipal council Engineer and divided in to few main sections for perform developmental functions.
Coordination of all the developmental functions of the municipal council and the following functions are done.
- Identify and submit developmental proposals.
- Preparing Developmental Plan/Action plan /Training plan.
- Coordination and taking actions of foreign/Special projects.
- Performing Community development activities
- Submit information/data.
- Surveying properties and Acquisition activities.
The unit is dedicated day and night to serve the people in the event of an emergency fire, emergency situation. They perform the following services in addition to emergency care.
Contact- 025 2227799
- The division provides necessary security in case of fires and disasters in the Anuradhapura district.
- VIP protection activities.
- Conducting fire safety training programs.
- Issuing fire safety certificates to outside agencies.
- Provide fire protection to trade organizations.
- Acting in the event of an emergency
For the maintenance of inactive lamps in street lamps within the limits of the Municipal Council, installation of new street lamps within the limits of the City, Send a request letter to the Divisional Municipal Councilor / Municipal Commissioner or the Mayor.
Investigating and correcting all construction, trade and other activities outside the legal basis, grounds within the limits of the Municipal Council.
This unit offers a wide range of services for residents of the city limits at concessionary rates.
Contact-025-3134499
- Repair of air conditioning systems
- Plumbing Works
- Mason work
- Carpentry work
- flag tube posting.
- Removing unauthorized board cutouts
- Painting mechanic services.
- Cleaning all playgrounds within the city limits
- Administration of all community centers within the city limits
- Cleaning the Mandakini Kodewwa, Ranmasu Garden and Children’s Park
- Clean all walking lanes in the city limits
- Home Gardening
03. Municipal Health Department.
Chief Medical officer of health.
Dr. R, D. W. D. Ratnayaka
Chief Medical officer of health.
025-2227882
G.V.R.W.J.Bandara
Chief Public Health Inspector, 025-2222275
The Department of Municipal Health is responsible for the physical and mental health of the people of the area. Medical officer of Health is the chief of the office.
- Nisala Nimnaya – Cemetery and crematorium ( The largest crematorium in South Asia at Nisala Nimnaya)
- Tisawewa Cemetery
- Keerikkulam Waste Management Center
- Urban Veterinary Center
- Urban Health Center
- Stage 1
- Stage 11
- Stage 111
- Sacred City
These units collect garbage from houses, shops, tourist hotels, resorts and religious places in the city and send it for systematic disposal.
04. Municipal Financial Department.
Municipal Accountant
J.J.Rajakaruna
Accountant
All financial activities of the institute including the money owed to the Municipal Council, Revenue and Expenditure from the Municipal Fund are handled by the urban Finance Department under the Municipal Accountant.
