The Council consists of 16 members and works as the executive body and authority on discipline and administration. The composition of the Council is made up with the academic staff representatives including the Deans of the University and externally appointed distinguished members. Vice Chancellor is the Chairman of the Council and works as the Officer who is empowered as per the provisions of University Act, and implements and fulfills the tasks and duties through the Council.
- Committees under the Council
- Financial Committee
- Auditing and Management Committee
- Tender Board
- Minor Tender Board
- Technical Committee
- Management Board of the Vice Chancellor’s Fund
- Student Admission Committee
- Student Welfare Committee
Council Members
Ven. Senior Professor Kanattegoda Saddaratana Anunayaka Thero
Vice Chancellor - Chairman
Ven. Weliwita Soratha Thero
Dean, Faculty of Buddhist Studies
Ven. Dr. Galwewe Wimalakhanthi Thero
The Dean, Faculty of Languages and Cultural Studies
Ven. Kirama Wimalathissa Thero
Head , Department of Buddhist & Pali Studies
Ven. Dr. Mahakachchakodiye Pangngasekara Thero
Head, Department of Social Sciences & Comparative Studies
Mrs. Nalika P. Gunarathana
Additional Secretary (Admin), Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
Mrs. Anoja P. Guruge
Additional Secretary (Admin. and Finance), Ministry of Education, Higher Education And Vocational Education.
Mr. R. M. Wijesingha Banda
Director (Corporate Affairs Division), Ministry of Finance
Ven. Dr. Niyangoda Wijithasiri Anunayaka Thero
Ven. Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadhassi Anunayaka Thero
Ven. Emeritus Professor Kandegoda Wimaladhamma Anunayaka Thero
Ven. Aththangane Sasanarathana Nayaka Thero
Emeritus Prof. Gamini Senanayake
Prof. B. A. Karunarathne
Mr. Jayalath Muththettuwegedara
