Curtailment of central government powers

1. 
   1. The President’s term of office reduced to four years, with re-election possible only once
   2. No Presidential immunity from the operation of the law
   3. The President will be generally responsible for policy but cannot hold any ministerial portfolios
   4. There would be a limited number of portfolios. The President’s appointments to these would have to be ratified individually by the House of Representatives.
2. A bicameral Parliament with a Senate and a House of Representatives. The House of Representatives to be elected for four years by the system of proportional representation known as the mixed system of constituencies and national list as exists in Germany. The Senate to be elected on a provincial basis with equal representation for each province. Elections to the Senate to take place also every four years, two years after the House of Representatives.
3. Curtailment by emergency regulations of the fundamental rights conferred by Chapter III of the Constitution should be restricted, by amendment of the Constitution, to ireasonable and justiciable restrictions as may be necessary in a democratic society.

Devolution proposals designed to streamlines responsibilities and accountability

1. The division of government functions into three clearcut lists, one the responsibility of local government institutions, the second that of the provincial government, the third that of the central government. Broadly speaking administrative responsibilities would devolve to local institutions such as Pradeshiya Sabhas, social and economic policy would be the concern of the provincial government, and the central government would be responsible for security, finance, justice and other fundamental needs and rights. In most instances the government should not have a monopoly as to activity, but rather a mainly regulatory role to ensure that services are available to all sections of the community.
2. Vesting the executive power of a province in a governor to be elected directly by the people. The governor would appoint ministers in a limited number of areas (eg. Social Development, Infrastructural Development, Economic Development). They will hold office subject to ratification by the provincial assembly. This (a clear separation of powers, on the lines of the system practised in the United States) will streamline the administration and allow for coherent and effective policies, subject to monitoring as outlined below.

Economic Policies designed to enhance opportunities and encourage initiatives

1. Repeal of ancient regulations, and the creation in the public sector of a concept of budget holders responsible for formulating and implementing effective work plans. Special units to review progress and monitor finances would be set up, and a system of incentives based on productivity would be introduced.
2. The preparation and implementation of carefully targeted plans for infrastructural development so as to widen the impact of a successful market economy. Sustained investment in highways, and a more productive use and development of the railway network will be particular priorities.
3. The building up, together with the private sector, and in particular in selected rural areas, of tertiary level training and education to broaden skills and competencies in the workforce, and to encourage entrepreneurship.
4. The promulgation of strong anti-Trust legislation to prevent monopolies in the private or public sectors, and the strengthening of a Monopolies commission dedicated to ensuring competitive conditions with regard to all goods and services for the benefit of the public.
5. The establishment of a Constitutional Right to private property as a pre-condition for a market economy.

Educational policies designed to promote excellence as well as equity

1. A restructuring of the school system so as to make educational zones autonomous.
2. Each zone (or group of zones in a district) would be required to establish at least one state run English medium secondary school with admission based on performance at primary school.
3. Measures such as the above will be taken to include students of different races and religions in the same school. Where this is not possible, mechanisms will be developed whereby they can meet at extra classes and extra-curricular activities.
4. Library services would be made a priority, with provincial and local authorities required to provide students with a range of materials to encourage self-study, information gathering and project work.
5. Universities would be granted autonomy, with the University Grants Commission acting purely as a funding body.
6. The present grant received by students at university is woefully inadequate. It should be raised but rationalized to take the form of an interest free loan, repayable on attainment of appropriate employment. Universities will be responsible for such loans and, in order to receive funding for prevalent student numbers or to expand, will be required actively to assist students in finding employment.

Media Policy to encourage responsible and credible journalism

1. The right of information to be included in the Constitution.
2. The right of privacy to be included in the Constitution.
3. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. (Special Provisions) Act shall be repealed and Lake House will be converted into a share company with special rights initially to employees.
4. Rupavahini and SLBC to be vested in an Independent Broadcasting Authority while the Government Owned Business Undertaking of the Independent Television Network (ITN) will be privatized.