Local authorities elections (special provisions) Law (No. 24 of 1977) - Sect 166
Replacement of section 24 of the principal enactment
166. Section 24 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor: -
24. The Chairman or in his absence, Vice-Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Council and if both the Chairman and Vice-Chairman are absent the members present shall elect one of their own number to preside at the meetings. "
Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts