Moratuwa Municipal Council

The Moratuwa Municipal Council (මොරටුව මහා නගර සභාව, மொறட்டுவை மாநகர சபை) is the local council for Moratuwa, a large coastal city in Colombo District.

History
In January 1908, the first local government body was established in Moratuwa. It was chaired by the Government Agent, and consisted of 6 representatives: 3 members of the public and 3 Government officials.

In 1930, the Moratuwa Urban Council was established. The gazette was issued in January 1928, elections held in 1929, and the council first met in January 1930. There were 8 wards electing a single representative each, and additionally there were 4 appointed members. In 1942 the number of wards and elected members was increased to 10, and the number of appointed members was reduced to 2.

As per Gazette Notification No. 957/13 dated 8 January 1997, the Moratuwa Municipal Council was established. The change came into effect in April of the same year.

Libraries
The Municipal Council runs 8 public libraries:


 * 1) Janasetha Library, Katubedda
 * 2) Moratuwa Public Library
 * 3) Soysapura Branch Library
 * 4) Galpotta Branch Library
 * 5) Thelawala Branch Library
 * 6) Egoda Uyana Branch Library
 * 7) Katukurunda Branch Library
 * 8) Koralawella Branch Library