The existing constitution allows two four-year terms to the President and Secretary General. If ratified and adopted at the next Special General Meeting (SGM) set for June 1, 2019, a new amendment will allow the two top slots in the institution to hold office from “cradle to grave”. Those backing the move to remove term limits say it will help Sri Lanka garner international support to develop sports in the country. “Without international backing, you cannot do anything and you need experience and contacts to get into these international bodies. The incumbent Secretary General was in power for the last ten years with four years–from 2013-2018–serving unelected.

Source: Sunday Times May 11, 2019 20:03 UTC